Shadows of my bones linger
Along the walls of the lab.
The green blood of the tree
Consumes the counter top and drips
On to the floor where lies
The body below.
Eyes wide open as the man slowly
Dies in the puddle.
He struggles for air but the wind
Is the only bystander.
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Poem inspired by Margaret Atwood
PoetryWe had to write a poem from the inspiration of Margaret Atwood using 10-15 words from her originals. The words I used were: shadows, bones, green, blood, tree, consume, body, eyes, death, man and air. Use these words (or variations of them ex. Death...
