Remembrance

The day after Christmas ... (Form: Pensee)

Remembrance


Needles,
dry and brittle,
fall like jostled ornaments.
Scattered under the Christmas tree,
only the scent lingers.



Notes:
An entry for December 26 of "A Poem A Day Contest "  [E]
Prompts used: Prompt 1 and 3
Prompt 1:Write a poem with the words “Christmas tree” and “ornament” or “ornaments”.
Prompt 3: Write a Pensee Poem. The Pensee is a 5 line poem with a syllabic structure of subject – 2 syllables/description – 4 syllables/action – 7 syllables/setting – 8 syllables/final thought – 6 syllables.

Line Limit: 40
Line count: 5

Thank you for taking the time to read my humble words. Please, as long as you’re here, take a moment and leave a comment. Reactions, critiques, yes – even encouragement and/or praise – all are equally welcome.

Ken