writing community
Sign In Here | Lost Password | FREE Sign Up
E-mail: Password:
Remember login  
The place for writers:
Upload your writing in minutes, receive peer feedback from other writers, poets, authors, then get your work published out there in the real world.       Learn how other writers are doing it.

 
sudipal
Chana Lapidus
United States

Words: 21
Access: Public
Comments: 8

Forward to a friend
Print Version
E-mail this writer E-mail this user 
View Author profile
Add to Readers  




Alien Challenge #10: cinquain

HIS BOOTS

His boots,
Worn at the toes,
Escort him towards home;
And I listen for the sound of
His steps.

Want to comment on this Poetry?
Sign up to Edit Red and you will be able to comment on Poetry and get access to: Upload your own stories and poems, get readers and their feedback, promote your work...
Sign up






[Back to top]
Comments  
sudipal Comment by: sudipal - 2008-02-29 09:51
Add to Readers
      
thanks. when I was writing this, I went through so many different words before settling on the words "listen" and "sound" to fit the syllable criteria; I would actually really appreciate it if anyone could think of better words to still fit the format and my original intentions
KennethWelling Comment by: KennethWelling - 2008-02-29 09:03
Add to Readers
      
Yeah, "steps" is better. I imagine an escort as being outside of the subject rather than part of (or worn by) the subject. Maybe a different verb?
Is there a verb other than "listen" which might give the reader more insight into the emotional state of the narrator?
Cherley Comment by: Cherley - 2008-02-25 18:27
Add to Readers
      
This is a nice little poem. I haven't done that challenge yet. I still may, I believe I have a day or two to go. Boots or shoes are an important part of a person.
Rosie Sandler Comment by: Rosie Sandler - 2008-02-25 14:42
Add to Readers
      
I really like this one, Chana. It has a great rhythm, which makes me think of the boots stomping. Great detail in the 'Worn at the toes', too.
alien Comment by: alien - 2008-02-22 04:41
Add to Readers
      
Oh. Give it a title, as well :)
1 2 Next

Sponsored Ads


By sudipal

Featured Writers

Advertising - Terms & Conditions - Short Story Submissions - Contact - Writing Competitions - Writing Links - Book Promotion - Sky-Tribe.com - alanemmins.com
  Member short stories, poems, comments and other contributions are owned by the poster.
Copyright 2003 - 2007 Edit Red I/S