arrested

A Poem by Renee

a street scene in 20 words.

hanging out
sirens caused us to freeze
the scent of brick pressed our noses
held our hands up and prayed

© 2011 Renee

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the less said, the more...

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SkinlessFrank

This captures the fear one hears when the police sirens wail. The "scent of brick" like the scent of fear itself. And the helplessness we feel when the law is on the prowl to meet their quota for the day. I like the feeling of being "victim" that it brings to mind. Excellent scene you have craft with so few words.

Posted 13 Years Ago

...	Simply Amazing, I love this write. Posted 13 Years Ago Simply Amazing, I love this write. Rating /100

NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..

this is a fantastic play on imagery in short form that crescendos into a full blown scene creating its own story inside the reader's mind!~powerful visual poem!~

Posted 13 Years Ago

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Added on October 5, 2011
Last Updated on October 5, 2011

Author

Renee

Cleveland, OH

About

The late, great Langston Hughes inspired my first influence in the literary arts. As a child, I would listen on Saturday afternoons to "The Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee Hour". I heard the poem, Motto by.. more..