Finding a Signal
A poem created for the "Static Challenge"
The turn of the dial,
A screen comes to life
bringing forth a loud intruding hum
The frantic adjustment of the antenna
looking for a signal
Turn to channel 3
channel 4
no clear picture
turn back to channel 2
now try channel 1
With each click and squelch of the dial
broken lines jolt and jump
blurs of grays and specks of blacks
the colors of a picture breaking through
all dance upon the screen
fighting for interference
face inches near screen as I search for a signal
I can feel the broken dance between them
blurs of grays, specks of blacks
pieces of a picture breaking through
soft, gentle, yet electrifying
Another careful click and squelch of the dial,
a clear image finally comes to life
I relax though short lived
as the broken lines
blurs of grays
specks of blacks break through
and dance upon the screen fighting for interference
About the Creator
Jasmine Aguilar
Fascinated by pop culture and its effect on society... movies, music, books.. and pretty much anything.
I love writing and write a little bit of everything including a science fiction WIP!
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/J.A.Rose
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