Friday, May 22, 2009
Poem for a Friday
I don't usually write poetry. But I read "Because I Am Furniture" last week (amazing book!) and then Laura Salas sent out this 15 word poetry challenge. I thought about the amazing circumhorizontal arc I saw on Monday (thanks for the name, Maggie!) and this just came to me.
Now be gentle. I don't claim to be a great poet. But sometimes it's fun to try something different, to challenge yourself to write in a way you're not used to. This is posted on Laura's site along with a lot of other (better!) poems.
Rainbow
Wisps of color
Trick of light
Something so simple, so ordinary
Brings hope and smiles
What can YOU say in 15 words or less?
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8 comments:
Er, do Twitter-length horror stories count? O:) I don't do poetry. But 140 character length horror I can do... in theory. ;)
~Merc
I saw your poem there this week! Aren't Laura's 15-word poems a great way to dip in?
Merc - Horror in 140 characters? That's impressive!
Becky - I saw your poem, too! Yeah, I figured 15 words wouldn't kill me. It's a good way to ease in :^)
How about - wonderful. Loved this. Well done!
OH, so sweet :)
I'll have to give one a try.
Very nice!
Sarah, Cory, Rena - Thanks! You should give it a try :^)
I love Laura Purdie Salas's photo poetry. I participate when I have the time!
Wonderful job, Sherrie!!
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