Break the sky
-Killers of the Flower Moon, Mollie’s open-wide grief
By Melissa IngoldsbyPublished about a year ago • Updated about a year ago • 1 min read
Photo by Mainak Bose on Unsplash
keening through sun’s wake
She broke apart the burnt sky
With her piercing cry.
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Beautiful language! 😔 Yet I’ve still not seen this film. That photo image is also hauntingly paired!
well done
Melissa, your first line has *6 syllables: not sure if this was intended for the Sky-ku challenge!
Oh my, that was so sad yet powerful! Loved it so much!
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Ooooh, love this one Mellissa 😍
Beautiful done.
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This is absolutely fantastic! Why not come along with my friends and check out what I've just put together for you?
Incredibly well written, Melissa!
Amazing from first word to last including that fantastic title!! Loved that second line so much. Brilliant work, Melissa!!
Oh wow. This one. One of the best I've read for this challenge, absolutely
This poem evokes a deep sense of loss and mourning, beautifully encapsulated in the imagery of the sun rising over a burnt sky. The act of "keening" suggests a raw, visceral expression of grief, highlighting the emotional weight of lost connections and open wounds. The juxtaposition of the sun’s wake against the backdrop of destruction conveys a powerful tension between hope and despair. The use of concise, impactful language creates a vivid emotional landscape, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences with loss and the healing journey that follows. It speaks to the universality of grief and the struggle to find light amidst the shadows.