"Sunlit Newsflash"
breaking: weekend emancipated
from weekday’s chain-gang
of badprint “Inflation Rises”
we read as “Inflation Rises—
Buy Ice Cream!”
traffic-jam surfer glides
on radio waves, singing “All Clear!”
above headline-rapture.
kids skate on rainbow-broken sidewalks,
transforming potholes into skip-beats.
this bulletin board of sky and breeze
broadcasts only good things: playground treaties,
hammock peaceniks, and umbrella duets in sunshowers.
—press “pause” on the panic channel. weekend’s in session.
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Author:
crypticbard (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: August 3rd, 2025 04:46
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Comments9
As I read this the first thought was the contrast between government statements of all is good and the news that all is bad. One trying to stay in power and sell things to keep the investor happy the other trying to sell news to a public thirsty for hearing of others suffering more than they. Then putting the title with the poem and rereading another meaning that the work week is all bad news and drudgery while the weekend is looked forward to as a place of rest. The lines
kids skate on rainbow-broken sidewalks,
transforming potholes into skip-beats.
Brilliant! the image fits so well with the meaning of the poem. It is how we see things that matters and the news casts these shadows for our mind.
Thanks Soren, a superbly appreciated review 🙏🏻🕊️
Always most welcome Cryptic
I enjoy your read. Your poem emphasizes the importance of taking a break from the chaos of daily life and celebrating moments of joy and peace.
Thank you so much Friendship🙏🏻🕊️
A lovely write to remind people to take time out from the grind of everyday life enjoyed the read
Yes! Before we ourselves are ground into dust 🙏🏻🕊️
Thanks for reading this one. So good to hear about your journey with this poem as well 🙏🏻🕊️
Thanks for the Faves @Friendship & @ CM 🤩
You're very welcome, my pleasure.
Cheers🙏🏻🕊️
This piece of positivity is turning those lemons into lemonade. Another round of happy thoughts for all, beautifully rendered!
Thanks Bella! lemonade is so refreshing 🍋🤩
Thanks for the Fave @Bella Shephard
Turn it off
Enjoy all life arqios.
Andy
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