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Writing Prompt Entries 2014
: Extinguished by Debra White
Six Word Poetry Contest writing prompt entry


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Recognition flickers...

Confusion snuffs her out.


~~o~~

 


Writing Prompt
The topic for this poetry contest is: Write a poem using six words about any subject, but be creative and original.

Author Notes
My Grandfather is in the later stages of dementia and very rarely recognises me anymore. For the briefest of moments we occasionally 'connect'. Then he is gone again.

Personification of recognition and confusion intentional.

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