Challenge
Write a poem about anger.
Don’t use the word “anger” or any synonyms. Show the reader anger. Make them understand without being told.
Fodder to the Flame
• Whiplashes of singe-ing words, Vermillion.
• Callous remarks shot through sharp, gritted teeth, Broken Eggs.
• Foaming emotions boiling over, Sputtering heat.
(Spoken or unspoken - the air should be buzzing!)
Requires:
An Unleashing Storm
A Crack of Thunder
Two Strikes Of Lightning
- toe stubbing, finger slicing, lego to the heel, wet socks, car towing, melted gum on sidewalk sticking to shoe -
- Veins bulging, eyes rolling, chest huffing, tears streaming, mental clouds of smoke -
- infidelity, mockery, betrayal, assumption, hypocrisy, dishonesty, willful ignorance, false blame, miscommunication, condescension, inequality -
1) attempt to Blatantly Disregard Feelings
1/2 tsp of Careless Implications
An iota of Offense
The recipe for *****.
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