The killer is an orca –
her beauty is more than he can bear,
the strength in her body breaching
the ocean, puncturing the air in a smooth
ballet. How the water glistens
on the day and night of her skin, winking
at his weakness, ploughing his place
to the stars.
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Prompt: “Today, we challenge you to honor this idea with a poem based in sound. The poem, for example, could incorporate overheard language.”
Last night I was reading with the tv on in the background when the phrase which is the first line of this poem penetrated my reading mind. I wrote it down as I often do with words or phrases that strike me. Then I googled “Orca” and found out it’s considered sacred in some Native American tribes, a special protector of humankind. This morning I was surprised to find this prompt posted for today’s poem. Maybe there’s a meaning behind all this. I’m going with it. 🌞
Art by NamineEveningLight.
Charlotte Hamrick 
another great poem after the arrival of a first line. Such energy and love the history lesson around Orcas. Definitely a poem of sounds – lovely in the mouth as you say them out loud.
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Thanks, Tammy. I think the Orca will be special to me from now on. 🌞
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“the day and night of her skin” makes this so vivid.
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I’m glad! Thanks!
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This is so very beautiful. It’s definitely one of my favourites. Truly stunning imagery.
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So sweet of you to say, Robin. Thank you!
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Beautiful poem. I really like: “How the water glistens
on the day and night of her skin,”
And yes, I think you should go with meaning in all this. 🙂
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