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Prose Challenge of the Week #5 In no more than 500 words, continue this sentence: The land was barren, the sky was black… The winner will be chosen by Prose based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Bookmarks and shares will be taken into consideration, but won’t decide the winner solely. Winner will receive $100.
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Almost

The land was barren, the sky was black,

Something humanity shall never lack

To toss and turn and toss at night

Preyed upon by Sadness and Fright

Fearing all; no one is dear

Only to rules of isolation you adhere

Push family, friends away

Then blame them when they don't stay

To Regret is only to dwell in the past,

Shivering and weeping, aghast

Envious of those who had a better chance

And succeeded without a single unhappy glance

Jealously pounces without further ado

The moment someone does better than you

Believe in sportsmanship all you like

But deep down, anger strikes

Inflicting Pain can relieve some Stress

But then turns the world into a horrifying mess

Just search up any, every war

All have left a terrible scar

And so it goes full circle,

Adding details here and there

An awful tale to tell and hear

But together we can change our fate

For us, for them, for everyone's sake...