Independence

[little_grey_owl]

Written for brigits_flame, mini contest June/July 2010
Prompt: Independence
Words: 45
Author's note: Just some thoughts on different countries gaining independence, no offence meant.

Independence

For heritage stolen
or Oedipus‘ gain
the cloud‘s silver lining
becomes a vast sky.
Ink in ornate letters
dries like grudges
into the bloodied fields
to gather dust and habitude.

Comments

[pipisafoat]

Oh, I love this! I can't even quote you my favorite line, because you'll just get the whole thing in a comment. Really well done; thanks for sharing, and best of luck in the poll!

[darlinleo]

wow!
Raise the relic
of ancient progress:
we are the promise
of times gone by