Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #52: Pick a classic poem and re-write it, modernize it, and share your poetic interpretation of the piece. The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100 and will be placed first on our Spotlight page and the runner-up will receive 1000 coins. When sharing to social media, please use the hashtag #itslit
Dream (Inspired by Dream Deferred by Langston Hughes)
What happens to a dream explored?
Does it fill your soul
Like a perfect song?
Or rattle your thoughts--
And then linger?
Does it spread a smile?
like jam on bread--
just thinking of its sweetness?
What if your dream is lost
like so many are?
Will it leave behind a bitter taste?
Will it calm your mind?
Will it take the lot when it goes and empty your soul completely?
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