the shades of August

silhouette the horizon

panoramic view

“This morning, the sun endures past dawn. I realise that it is August: the summer’s last stand.” ― Sara Baume, A Line Made by Walking

August’s birth flowers are the gladiolus and the poppy

Presenting the week’s challenge – You may use the word and/or the image for this week’s prompt.

Word of the week –  silhouette

(noun) – the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background, especially in dim light. Synonyms – profile, form, shape, figure, shadow

(verb) – cast or show (someone or something) as a dark shape and outline against a lighter background. Synonyms – outline, etch, delineate, define, delimit, demarcate, trace

prompt image – August 5, 2019

silhouette, a saboteur of my spirit as

I reminisce with a sad and heavy heart

looking at your profile, stern and angular,

hunting for signs of gentleness and goodwill

original feelings blurred and reckless

unto to myself lies the energy of blame

eternal love rewards those who seek it

tears of joy or tears of sadness, no matter

truth is the fortunate stroke of serendipity

embarking on my quest for happiness

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-Eugenia

prompt image- lovethispic.com

featured image – Pexels

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Tags: acrostic, chatting, Creative Writing, prompt - silhouette, writing