We’re heading towards the half-way mark both at NaPoWriMo and the AtoZ Challenge. The challenge on Day Fourteen is a fun one: write a poem that takes the form of the opening scene of the movie of your life. Does it open with a car chase? A musical number? A long scene panning across a verdant plain? You’re the director (and also the producer, the actors, the set designer, the cinematographer, and the lowly assistant that buys doughnuts for the crew) – so it’s all up to you!
I didn’t have to think much for this one. Picked up a chapter from my life. Of course, you’ll have to wait for the entire movie to hit the screens. Tentatively titled, The MOVIE
The cameras roll…
On a mean rainy day a pair of feet
run over glassy tracks, stirring
puddles into a vortex
of dance.
***
Their destination, a crumbling theatre
where plays a percussion over the
roof-top, drowning the muffled
notes of a solitary mic.
***
Drums beat by rickety panes, a storm-cloud hangs
by the skylight. I shake my flattened hair
and strain my eager ear,
‘Our next participant is…’
they announce.
***
The title sequence plays
Starring, Yours Truly
****
This post is part of BlogchatterA2Z
Image courtesy: Pixabay
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Your poem “The Movie” is a delightful journey through the world of cinema and storytelling. It beautifully captures the magic of movies, where characters come to life, and emotions are felt deeply. Your words paint vivid scenes, and the references to classic films add a nostalgic touch. It’s a reminder of how movies can transport us to different realms and leave a lasting impact on our hearts. 🎥🍿🌟 #Poetry #Movies
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Lovely descriptions, Sonia. I pictured the shuffle through the rain so distinctly..
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Thank you. 💐
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Ah, begins with rainfall. You have my heart and attention there already 😀
when can we expect this to hit the screens?
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Haha. Will try to come up with a longer version.
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Yes, please do. Looking forward 🙂
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Wow !! Waiting for the release more eagerly than ever!!
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Is it? Thanks. I’m glad.
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If this is going to be the opening scene of the movie, I eagerly await the full version.
Your words did the perfect job of the best cinematographer and sound record artist Sonia.
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How sweet Anagha. Thank you so much💐
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Ah! What a wonderful prompt. Some exciting posts to come off this, I’m sure 🙂
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Yes!
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Yay!! Cheering you on:)
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Ah, would like the catch the whole movie one day!
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Wow u heroine of ur life and that show 🙂 i too sawmany interesting pieces on this prompt
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Yes I am. Thank you!
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Looks like you and I, were both influenced by Bolywood 🙂 Beautiful imagery, Sonia- ‘puddles into a vortex of dance’
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My life is inspired by films I suppose😀😀
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Really…sounds exciting
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That’s a very clever prompt!
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Oh yes. It’s got some awesome responses.
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