The challenge? Write a story in exactly 6 sentences based on Denise’s one word prompt: WOUND. Visit, comment, and write & post your own on SIX SENTENCE STORIES. The Café is open. Come as you are!
Wouldn’t you just like to turn back the hands?
Our palms spilling over with bounty and love only dreamt of
Unlimited care, health, comfort, inspiration for all, not some
Not what the masses have embraced:
Divisiveness, threats, ignorance
Slow violence through privation
© Liz Husebye Hartmann (2025)
(Sorry for the somber mood, but that’s all I’ve got right now)
Valley of the Trolls 
I will simply give you a hug, as words fail me.
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Hugs appreciated very much! Thank you! 🐧
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Never apologize for your feelings! And this poem was beautiful!
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Thank you, Ann!
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An excellent poem. There’s no reason not to feel anxious and worried, and it continues to bother almost everyone in the world.
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Thanks, Chris.
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as the famous student of human behavior is reputed to have said, “What the $^(&@*^$* is wrong with people?”
thought-provoking Six.
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Thanks, Clark. What, indeed?!
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A very touching poem
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Thanks, Sadje. As always, you are so kind! 🦋
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You’re most welcome
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May tomorrow be a day of rejoicing. Nice somber poem with the prompt word part of each line.
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Your mood is an accurate reflection of the times. Don’t apologize I think we all get it.
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Benefit of writing – catharsis. No apologies necessary, Liz.
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