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The White Lion
Started 15 hours ago 0 Replies 0 Likes
From the corners of my eyes, I see himThe White Lion.On his hinds, he sits in waitexhaling hot puffscold as Kilimanjaro peak.My fear unsurpassedimmobilized, I sitfrozen in timewhile he waits stirring…Continue
Baneful Foreboding or Another Title?
Started Mar 9 0 Replies 1 Like
Dreams are, sometimes, a warning of some sort or our fears being revealed to us. Hence, the title for this poem. However, I do not think this is the right title. Can anyone help with a more…Continue
Masked
Started this discussion. Last reply by Birgitta Abimbola Heikka 15 hours ago. 2 Replies 3 Likes
When the layers are taken off, we become ourselves, good or bad. A bird who has been caged does not lose its ability to fly. When the cage is opened, it stumbles a little bit, but then soars back…Continue
Hard Times (A Borrowed Title from Charles Dickens)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Birgitta Abimbola Heikka Feb 7. 2 Replies 0 Likes
In rememberance of Charles Dickens' upcoming anniversary. His golden yearsspent on a bench at the station.Tattered coatwrapped tightly against the chilly wind.The homeless shelter is full…Continue
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The White Lion
From the corners of my eyes, I see himThe White Lion.On his hinds, he sits in waitexhaling hot puffscold as Kilimanjaro peak.My fear unsurpassedimmobilized, I sitfrozen in timewhile he waits stirring not.The White Lion, as a childI rememberscratching the door.In my sleep, I see him trying to get inbut open the door, I would not.The years have rolled bylike distant drums of wars gone by.The door, he has forced openedand now in wait, he lays;his appetite, time has not waned.The White Lion wants…See More
Kylie Ferrell replied to Birgitta Abimbola Heikka's discussion 'Masked'"Birgitta~
I love the imagery painted by your words that expose a sad truth. People unfortunately allow others to change and mold them into something they are not, but there are also those individuals in our lives that encourage us to be who…"
"Hi Sean, don't think I've really met you in the virtual world of writing. Are you a member of the poetry group? Well, looking forward to making your acquaintance."
"Jonathon, I like this poem about "Think Bigger." Beginning line is a grabber: "Surrounded by vultures, death resonantes ..." (Think you mispell words on purpose, for a reason.) Giggled reading about the judges…"
"Simple and nice. To the point."
This Fear …
An Acrostic poem about “Fear filled with Despair” This Fear … That won’t disappear Heightening my despair Illumining phantoms in the midnight air Scorching flame in the atmosphere Frightening, engulfing fear Erupting, corrosive in the air Attacking, inflaming fear Reminiscing of dark-age despair.See More
"Nice to meet you, Sean, in the world of virtual reality. Hope to read more of your writings."
"Sean, I like the beginning of your story in Chapter One: "Her world was frozen," I think is the grabber. Story reads like a true life woven in an intricate way. You might want to change the 1st sentence in the hook:…"
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- The Mayor of Casterbridge
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- Thomas Hardy
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 10:28pm on June 14, 2011,
scribbler said… - Nice to meet you Birgitta. Welcome aboard. :) I hope you enjoy being amongst us and I’ll look forward to hearing more about your writing.
- At 8:22am on June 22, 2011,
Kay said… Welcome to Authors.com Birgitta! It’s great to meet you. :) Would you mind dropping by this thread please and sharing how you found your way to us? It helps us all get to know each other better. :)
- At 1:15pm on July 7, 2011,
Cleveland W. Gibson said… - Hi Abimbola
I received your message.
No problem as we are all busy these days.
I've sent you a friend request. When you've activated it you'll be able to post directly to me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Cleveland
- At 1:27pm on July 13, 2011,
C. A. Lofton said…
- At 6:44pm on January 7, 2012,
Tabitha R. Pike said… Thank you Birgitta, I would send them to you by email if you would write a review for both of them. Absolutely free. You can email me at tabithapike@att.net
- At 8:00am on January 20, 2012,
Ademola Balogun said… Hello!
Nice hearing from you. How are doing over there? I can see is great. Have a wonderful weekend.
Ademola
- At 8:57pm on January 20, 2012,
Birgitta Abimbola Heikka said…
Hi Ademola,
It's nice to hear from someone from home. Guess we'll be in contact. Hope things have quieted down somewhat in Lagos and I wish you a nice weekend too.
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