pillow blind
an eclipse acrostic
Early morning
Cranes its head over the wall of the world
Looking for me, but
I am still
Pillow blind within the
Soft
Embrace of night
About the Creator
Ward Norcutt
Playwright and poet.
My goal as a writer is to write thoughtful pieces of prose, poetry and stage plays. Hopefully, the end results are entertaining and engaging, with layers of meaning that make sense to the whole or a theme therein.
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Comments (18)
Brilliant! Love the ways you've worked with words in this one. A triumph. Congratulations on Top Story!
Congrats on Top Story!🥳🥳🥳
Perfectly beautful!
Nice and simple, congrats!
Beautiful vignette created within such a short piece. Congrats on top story!
Really liked this acrostic Ward. Nicely done.
Congratulations!!!
Amazing, congratulations!
Beautifully written
What amazing visuals!
Simply lovely portrait of a gentle moment. Has the feel of a haiku.
Congrats on this melancholic moment getting a top story. Another great piece whopper
I love the visual of morning craving its head over the wall. Simply wonderful. Congrats on the TS.
I wish I was pillow blind most days, instead I think I'm the one peeking over the edge anymore. Wonderful word choices :)
I like the way you've personified early morning, like a friend coming to see if you can play. Or a nosey neighbour.
Beautiful! 😍
The poem captures the serene moment of morning beautifully. It's a reflection on the stillness before embracing the day.
You've nailed the brief and conjured a sympathetic persona at once. Nice work!