11-23-2017, 08:06 AM
1st revision:
Open door, a room crammed with furniture.
People packed in, squirming salmon in a small pond.
Large dogs pacing, panting, sniffing, climbing on and off furniture.
Voices scolding, arms crossed tight.
Scent of turkey and gravy mingle with wet dog and dry dog food.
The oppressor, fear. A life sacrificed, mine.
Open doors, tables spread out in expansive spaces.
Warm smiles, arms spread wide in welcome greetings.
Great windows floor to ceiling let in soft autumn light.
Glasses clinking, cozy fire crackling.
Smells of roast beef and fresh baked bread fuse with apple cider and scrumptious pecan pies.
The choice is made.
Original:
Open the door, room crammed with furniture
People packed in, squirming salmon in a small pond
Large dogs pacing, panting, sniffing, climbing on, off furniture
Scent of turkey and gravy mingle with wet dog and dry dog food.
The oppressor, fear.
The life sacrificed, mine.
Open doors, warm smiles, warm greetings.
Tables spread out in expansive spaces.
Great windows floor to ceiling let in soft autumn light
Glasses clinking, warm fire crackling.
Gentle laughter, soft music, conversation fill the air.
Smells of roast beef and warm bread fuse with apple cider and scrumptious pecan pies.
The choice is mine.
Open door, a room crammed with furniture.
People packed in, squirming salmon in a small pond.
Large dogs pacing, panting, sniffing, climbing on and off furniture.
Voices scolding, arms crossed tight.
Scent of turkey and gravy mingle with wet dog and dry dog food.
The oppressor, fear. A life sacrificed, mine.
Open doors, tables spread out in expansive spaces.
Warm smiles, arms spread wide in welcome greetings.
Great windows floor to ceiling let in soft autumn light.
Glasses clinking, cozy fire crackling.
Smells of roast beef and fresh baked bread fuse with apple cider and scrumptious pecan pies.
The choice is made.
Original:
Open the door, room crammed with furniture
People packed in, squirming salmon in a small pond
Large dogs pacing, panting, sniffing, climbing on, off furniture
Scent of turkey and gravy mingle with wet dog and dry dog food.
The oppressor, fear.
The life sacrificed, mine.
Open doors, warm smiles, warm greetings.
Tables spread out in expansive spaces.
Great windows floor to ceiling let in soft autumn light
Glasses clinking, warm fire crackling.
Gentle laughter, soft music, conversation fill the air.
Smells of roast beef and warm bread fuse with apple cider and scrumptious pecan pies.
The choice is mine.
Everything's a metaphor
"People don't know what to do with you when you are not trying to assimilate" Gabrielle Union
"People don't know what to do with you when you are not trying to assimilate" Gabrielle Union