I saw something bizarre in the newspaper today!
It struck a strange reverberating chord…
A sweet young girl, who looks the spitting image of…
Me!
No way!
Wait!
How can that be?
A sneaking serpent of suspicion rears its despicable head…
My vision blurs
My head spins like a coastal whirlpool
I stiffen my limp spine instead
This is no story of mine! What a fool!
Snatching deep gulps of breath… my sight clears a touch
As if gazing in a golden mirror
My very image stares out of the newspaper photo
Except…
I’ve never visited the Eiffel Tower!
Never worn a tartan skirt nor…
Met the dashing heartthrob clasping me in a tight embrace… what a flirt!
I sure look like I’ve taken quite the fall
Squinting for a better look
I spy my strawberry birthmark, subtly gracing my slightly turned cheek
The air shimmers, ripples, rips with a sigh
Oh my!
I gasp!
I really am leaning into his tender clasp
I give a surprised squeak
A chill wind whips my hair over my shoulder
My heart skips a peculiar little tap dance
I wonder…
Is it possible to step into a parallel universe?
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Inspired by Poppy’s July Prompts!
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I like how the end is left open, and for the reader to decide what is going on. “As if gazing in a golden mirror”- something about alliteration when describing always seems to catch my eye. Nice Angie!
Oh this was fun!! I love the voice you chose for this one and the way you told such a fun little story here!! Great work Angie!!
I love your humorous writer's voice. It's so distintive and engaging
Feels like the beginning of a narrative poem series, ready to take us further into her new world
Oooo! This one is fun! Love the possibilities!
What an intriguing narrative poem, Angie! I loved this wholeheartedly from start to finish!! And great use of Poppy’s words!
Excellent entry! Loved the suspense.
Whoaaaa whoaaaa whoaaaa!! You did this so fast! And it was sooooo suspenseful, kept me wondering! And the idea of a parallel universe, loved that concept! You executed this so brilliantly!
Wow! Quick on the draw with this one. It's a clear example of the muse hard at work to inspire this wonderful poem. 💖
The concluding lines leave us with a sense of anticipation, as the air shimmers and ripples with an enigmatic sigh, great work!