The following poem was received as part of Writing's Take Five Contest. Although it did not win, we enjoyed it very much and wanted to share it with you. Check back throughout the rest of April and May to read more excellent poems and stories from Take Five.
UntitledPoem by Alina Ott, Grade 11
Chicken noodle soup on a cloudy April dayWayward leaves are recklessly twisted by gusts Shoving umbrellas and newspapers inside out.
Suddenly on the wind raindrops appearMoodily defying upward glances and muttered prayers Spreading shadows and pinning helpless litter.
Dark figures hurry by, heads down, collars upGrumpy, caught wet and unaware Buffeted by puddles from the street
Wheels creak as a small unlucky manRides precariously by on a red bicycle Weaving through raindrops.
The rain slowls to a constant patterAn orchestra of drumming rooftops Dripping pipes and spattering lakes.
Only I cross the slick pavementEyelashes working like windshield wipers Braving the wind and rain.
The way sparkles with shattering dropletsThough the beauty is lost in the battle Fighting a lock with curses and keys.
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