Icy Wastes
Antarctica is breaking up. Written for Vocal's "Breakup Nonet" Challenge
Antarctica, where are you going?
I thought we were good together.
You're so chill and I'm so hot,
but now you want to split?
I know I was dumb,
but, man, that's cold...
A total
frozen
waste.
Written for Vocal's "Nonet Poem" Challenge
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Addison Alder
Writer of Wrongs. Discontent Creator. Editor of The Gristle.
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Comments (4)
wow, that was powerful. You said so much with so few words.
Ha I like the alternative approach
That is a very clever take on the Challenge, Addison. Well done!! Your Nonet really stands out.
Oooo, I love the concept you went with here! Awesome take on the challenge!