~ NAPOWRIMO ~ Day 5 ~ A 'Golden Shovel' ~ Can Oceans Suffice ? ~

Today I challenge you to write a “golden shovel.” This form was invented by Terrance Hayes in his poem, The Golden Shovel.

Inspired by poem 'Fire and Ice' by Robert Frost

                                  Can Oceans Suffice?
                                     

 vast fluid expanses filled against fire

touching at the poles masses of ice

ascension to purity blocked by desire

 hopes are for heaven away from hell fire

spite kills the spirit each day

not once but twice

greed anger sloth pride hate

avoid these spread love

it is not too late

why did the Lord create oceans

more than lands

because He knew a loving human heart

would like the deep oceans suffice.