Lonely Old Bridge
A lonely old bridge stood outside an empty town.
What was once a bustling populace had no one around.
The bridge groaned and swung day and night.
As if calling out for the days of old.
When humans walked across to and fro.
The rare traveler now always turned away.
One look at this lonely bridge, humans went where they came.
Before you feel pity though, the travelers did the right thing.
Crossing a bridge made of zombies is not a wise feat.
Word Count: 85 words (including the title)
Thanks for stopping by. WEP challenges entrants to come with all kinds of stories and that's what I love. Hope you enjoyed my poem.
Hi Sheena - loved this ... and evokes an old bridge in an abandoned town ... the zombies I'm not so sure about! But great WEP entry ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeletedid not expect that twist :)
ReplyDeleteYou caught me at the end! Loved the image of the bridge swinging away, lonely. Then the understanding why. Zombies away! An enjoyable take on the challenge. Thanks Sheena kay.
ReplyDeleteDenise:-)
Hi,
ReplyDeleteVery short poem with imagery that hides a truth.
Shalom aleichem,
Pat
Totally did not expect the twist at the end. Great poem.
ReplyDeleteGreat twist! Went from wistful to sinister.
ReplyDeleteAw, poor lonely bridge. Not! HA!
ReplyDeleteI'll say!! Yikes.
ReplyDeleteWould definitely turn around with that fate waiting!
ReplyDeleteGreat twist!
Very unexpected twist. Evokes wonderful emotion...
ReplyDeleteGreat imagery and rather romantic, lulled me into a different direction and then the totally unexpected ending! Very clever twist. In such small word count too. Fab job all around.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun. And how surprising that people were smart enough to turn back...
ReplyDeleteA rarity that.
Didn't expect the zombies at the end! Not surprised people didn't want to cross it...
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun poem. From sweet to sinister and very few, but well chosen, words.
ReplyDeleteWonderful poem with a creepy twist in the end.
ReplyDeletelol. No, I guess its not the right decision. Way cool.
ReplyDeleteZombies, did not see that coming. Definitely a bridge to far-out.
ReplyDeleteA bridge made of zombies would be daunting to be sure. Rather take an alternate route. :)
ReplyDeleteLOL. Loved how you ended that! Nom nom brains. ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat job.