The night was alive with the fury of us.
Our wild eyes — always hungry
for something more, never pretended
to be anything other than real —
told the stories no one else ever wanted to hear.
© Sarah Doughty
Originally part of a collaboration with @footsteps.of.my.namesake
For the ‘Support Insta Writers’ August Prompts
(based on books written by authors in the IG community)
hosted by Tracy and Journee.
Chasing Eve by @tina_m_courtney
Nice but too short
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That’s actually a little long in terms of my poetry. Thank you!
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just love the opening line “The night was alive with the fury of us.” good to see fury can be positive – good to know us woke up night.
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I’m very happy to hear you liked it!
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that’s a powerful line
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“…told the stories no one else ever wanted to hear.” Such an intriguing line. 🙂
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Thank you so much! 😊 😊
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Beautiful write!
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Thank you so much! 😊 😊
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Spectacular, though I’d expect nothing less from you.
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I’m honored. Thanks, love.
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I propose you, candidate for that price:
https://paintdigi.wordpress.com/2016/08/03/the-black-cat-blue-sea-title/
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I’m honored for the nomination. I’m a little behind in accepting awards, but I’ll be sure to do this one soon! 😊
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I love that line, “the fury of us”.
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Oh thank you so much! 😊 😊
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Good one
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Thanks! 😊 😊
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Good posts, beautiful blog
Congratulations.
Welcome to see my creations:
http://paintdigi.wordpress.com
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Thank you! 😊 I’ll check it out!
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Welcome
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I love that opening line!! Great and powerful writing.
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Thank you! 😊 😊
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Oh, fierce… and sensual! ❤
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Thank you! 😊 😊 😊
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I love this!!! Such great passion portrayed.
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Aw thanks so much, love! 😊 😊
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This is wonderful–I love it.
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Thanks so much! 😊 😊
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Most welcome 🙂
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I’ve never been much for poetry, but I really like your style. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks so much. I have heard my style is quite different than most. I’m happy you enjoyed it! 😊
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intense and passionate, love!
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Thank you so much!
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it is always my pleasure!
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Beautiful as always!
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Thanks so much! 😊
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Love love love… But I feel redundant 😉
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Redundancy can be a good thing! 😊 😊 thank you! 😊
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