Sunday Wordle #68: port, anchor, pitch, rail, stern, sink, deck, store, wake, marrow, link, navigate

Posted on August 6, 2012 by purplepeninportland

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 Stomach sinking as a heavy stone
pitched over the steel rail of a bridge,
the morning news anchor–still plastered
from a special port stored away
for bad news or glad tidings–wondered
how he could navigate to his desk
in the wake of the late night news
bulletin flashing across his screen
last night.  Someone had murdered
his mentor, marrow of all journalists
and reporters, past and present.
What was the link?  Who would want
to kill this noble newsman?  Stern-
faced, focused, the very tenor
of his voice transmitted truth
to the ears of his listeners.
Sorry end to a grand era.

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About purplepeninportland

I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York. My goal is to create and share poetry with others who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve in you, and feel your sparks as well.
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5 Responses to Sunday Wordle #68: port, anchor, pitch, rail, stern, sink, deck, store, wake, marrow, link, navigate

  1. Subhan Zein says:
    August 6, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Thank you for following my blog, my friend! I hope your visits in my blog have been and will always be an enjoyable experience!

    I’ve been enjoying yours so please keep sharing and keep inspiring! 🙂

    Subhan Zein

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  2. whimsygizmo says:
    August 6, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Nice work. There is an urgency to this, Sara. Well wordled. 🙂

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  3. JulesPaige says:
    August 8, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    I think you have a story you can continue! Intrigue, murder, what was the reason for drinking the port in the first place… had me on the edge of my seat!

    Thanks for your visit.

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