Petite Pen~3/14/2024

brevity, love, petite pen, relationships

When I hear sirens on the road, it always catches my breath. If you’re inspired by the image, please join me in penning some brevity, 40 words or less. Something high impact, please.

Dem. Fatale

She’s nothing but a car crash––
sticky asphalt lips ready for impact.

A wink of black tarmac eyelash,
the wheel slips;
her windshield skin cracks.

Buckle in for a dangerous bend.

In disability or death,
she repeals before she attracts.

Cover Art: Pixabay

Dave Matthews Band “Crash Into Me”

5 responses to “Petite Pen~3/14/2024”

Michele Lee

You’ve turned a compelling photo into a most intriguing character! Excellent song pairing. 🎶

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1. K.F. Hartless
  
  Thank you, Michele, and thanks for commenting on this one.
  
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  1. Michele Lee
    
    You are very welcome, K. An honor to do so. 😊
    
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johnlmalone

powerful stuff in so few words: love ‘the black tarmac eyelash’

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