Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #25: Write a piece about cowardice. Minimum 10 words - Maximum 250 words. 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. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #ProseChallenge.
129 reads
Long Way Down
Will you speak?
No, your tongue is lead
And your voice trembles your stomach
Will you perform?
No, your fingers are rubber
And sweat paralyzes your every joint
Will you kiss?
No, because in the bowels of their eyes
You see only pity and disgust
And know that in your heart
The depths of the soul
You are failure
Unless you make the jump
But it's a long way down
A long, long way downÂ