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naturae contrariis prospectus
April 18, 2016
i.
the cacophony
of capitalism mutes
the euphony of birds
ii.
you can still hear it
the harmonizing of birds against
the white noise of construction
© Jacqueline T., Flowermound, TX
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This article has 2 comments.
TheSkyOwesMeRain GOLD said...
on Aug. 4 2016 at 1:29 pm
This is amazing! I love the diction choices, particularly cacophony, and the contrast between the two sections :)
LexusMarie PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 7 2016 at 12:40 am
Your writing is the same as always, huh? Haven't been on here since early 2014 and your writing is still as eloquent as always.
“In order to see birds it is necessary to become a part of the silence.”
? Robert Lynd