| General Poetry posted March 29, 2024 |
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A response to a statue
Eleven O' One
by Mark Jackson
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Short and Colorful writing prompt entry
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Writing Prompt Write a poem which incorporates at least two colors. The idea is to use colors to infer meaning. Poem may be rhyming or not. |
Eleven-O-One aka Tommy is a 9ft 5inch tall sculpture of a soldier from the First World War guarding Seaham, UK seafront. Built with weathering steel, which produces a rust red colour the soldier is captured moments after the cease-fire, taking in the peacefulness and most likely contemplating the previous four years. He is wearing his full equipment including his puttees, belt, pouches and Lee Enfield rifle.
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