Paper Stars In A Heavy Metal Sky


Paper stars in a heavy metal sky
hang from electric umbilical chords
threaded through neon comets.

In a universe of wood and brick
they collect penny wishes
until pockets are emptied.

As real as pretense they fall
into hands willingly raised to claim
starlight is formed from a light switch.

©Susie Clevenger 2017

 #NaPoWriMo2017
Word List: paper, stars, electric, wishes
Real Toads ~ Poem Sketching

Comments

✿ said…
I especially like the first two lines and the last stanza. Excellent piece.
April 10, 2017 at 10:34 PM
Anonymous said…
I take it as a start. (especially when one considers the wonder of your words)
April 11, 2017 at 5:49 PM
De Jackson said…
Oh, my. That first stanza is just gorgeous, especially.
April 11, 2017 at 8:50 PM
Dr. Vijita Pillai said…
simple, yet different. I do not write about an object; so I liked the way you thought of it :)
April 13, 2017 at 8:41 AM
Margaret said…
The umbilical reference is wonderful and ... the ending a jolt of reality. I want to believe in the magic, not the electrical switch :)
April 14, 2017 at 11:36 PM
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