Category: Ars Poetica

Words That Touch The Soul 

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Find the words

That will touch the world

Making it better.

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Search your feelings 

And write them all down

You’ll touch others.

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Edit then refine

Your work until it’s perfect

Then unleash it.

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Others will relate

Trust in that every time

You create something…

-AAA 12/26/2024

The Writer’s Mind

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My 

Mind 

Is filled

With deep thoughts

Craftily delving 

Into bright words that all just fit 

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Far 

From

normal

Different

My mold was broken

Revel in nonconformity.

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So 

If 

You see 

Me walk by

You needn’t worry

I’m just buried in my writing…

-AAA 12/25/2024

Ant’s Poetic Form Toolshed

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A tanka here and a haiku there

Clogyrnachs and quadrilles everywhere.

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Quantrains, palindromes a plenty

A-to-Zed and a limerick if any.

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Acrostic and diminishing are other forms

Ars Poetica and cinquain, far from norms

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Abstract, sound, anagram, and The Blitz

Add to this poet’s toolshed kits.

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There are other styles I rehearse

Straight up AB rhymes and Free verse.

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Magic 9 and dizain complete my list

Of poetic forms plus adding my own twist.

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I sometimes rhyme tankas or haikus

Just to give myself more to do….

-aaa

Originally Published 06/06/2024

Writing Poetry

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Whimsical, witty, and poignant

Reaching in deep from the inside

Impacting as many as I can

True to myself and emotions

Including everyone in my audience

Never compromising on my artistry

Gratitude for my readers and their feedback

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Plenty of poetic forms to choose from

Originality is critical

Empathy builds up my imagery

Time spent creating it all

Realizing I’m doing this

Yet I have much more I want to create…

-aaa

Originally Published 06/05/2024

A Quadrille More

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Quadrilles are tricky to write 

No matter if it is day or night. 

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Words fit neatly together all in place

Keep the numbers or fall on your face. 

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Two to four stanzas will get you there

All the writer needs to know is where.

-AAA 12/19/2024

Write By Feel

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Share your lessons

Tell your story

All of it’s pain 

and its glory.

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Write a sonnet 

Compose some prose

With emotion 

I would suppose.

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Unleash demons 

Buried inside

Vent and create

Rather than hide.

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Feelings aren’t your

finality

Just a crux of 

Reality.

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First heal yourself

Then heal the world

Share lessons that

Your life has hurled.

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When you look back 

Words on paper

Marvel in those 

Recent capers…

-AAA 12/06/2024

The Pressures of the Writer

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If My works, do not emote emotion in detail

Then I consider each an epic fail.

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If readers don’t think when they read my words

Then they’re all just: gibberish, trite, obtuse absurd.

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If what I write all sounds the same

Then it’s solely the author to blame.

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So as I write my newest work

I feel my creativity tense, and jerk.

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Because I do not want to come across a phony

Or just another one trick pony.

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I try new styles, tempos, and beats

Iambic pentameters and challenging feats.

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To wow the readers as I heal

Sharing the words that make them feel.

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That is why I write, my friend

Alas, this poem is at an end…

-aaa

Originally Published 05/25/2024

Can I Write an A-to-Z Poem?

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A challenging task is at hand.

Being that I’m writing an A-to-Z Poem.

Clearly this will be no small task.

Definitely a new poetic form I’m trying out.

Elaborate writing will be my only defense.

For this is no ordinary poetic type.

Gee, I’m off to a good start so far.

How can I give up the quest now?

I simply must continue working at it.

Jumping at the chance, I use my creativity.

Killing the time with my ramblings, a I go.

Looking to find something unique to say.

Milling about on my phone, aimlessly.

Now is the time to put forth my best effort.

Onward and upward as the cliche dictates.

Placement and pace are critical to this art.

Quietly and thoughtfully, I compose.

Rolling my fat digits on my phone.

Skillfully trying to make this work, amusing.

To get this close to the final letters is great.

Until I get the final letter will never be done.

Very carefully, I craft the final four lines.

With great precision and care.

Xanax will not be needed at this point.

Yet I feel urgency to get to the final letter.

Zen, is what completing an A-Z poem is…

-aaa

Originally Published 05/25/2024

I Can’t Stop Writing

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I’m not going to write now I refuse

But then the words come that I must use

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My creativity is taking abuse

Yet my compulsion writes as I choose

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If you were in my shoes

You’d understand my views

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So my brain without relief, stews

I’d rather be restful on a cruise

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Alas, here I again sharing my truths

Another example which poetry proves…

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One final thought as I complete these grooves

Is my art imitating life or life imitating art, it behooves…

-aaa

Originally Published 05/16/2024

Lune Series 101

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Creating good lunes 

takes some practice, but soon 

you’re a pro.

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Just remember this:

Three words in the first line

Five words next.

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The third line 

Again has only three words

It isn’t complicated.

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Just takes focus 

Remembrance of the rules, then 

You’ve got it.

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You can create 

several lunes together in series 

Like I do…

-AAA 11/10/2024

Wake-up And Write

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Just awake 

Crumbs in eyes 

Vision’s blur

Then blue skies.

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Nothing wrote 

After nine 

Get in gear 

I’ll be fine.

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Saturday 

Sleeping in

Much to write 

Sure I’ll win!

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Picking forms 

For today

This one now

Hard to say.

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Three count syls

Just a sneeze 

These quatrains

Are a breeze.

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Rhymes four 

After two 

Created

When I’m through. 

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Next stanza

Keep going 

Ideas 

Are flowing.

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Where they lead

I don’t know

As I write

Poem grows.

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Mind to phone

Then it’s blogged

Much work left

Brain not fogged.

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Nice going 

Nearly through 

Words escape

What I do.

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iPhone notes 

Quickly write

Finish line 

Is in sight.

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So read up 

Nearly done 

Wake poems

Are much fun…

-AAA 11/09/2024

Writing Magic Nines

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Writing a poem that’s Magic Nine 

Does not take a sleight of hand

One might think the skill divine 

Another tool in your poetic work shed

It’s not like walking a fine line

Quite liberating, a fun exercise

This poetic form is mighty fine

The finished product will be quite grand

If done well enough the readers will be kind.

-AAA 11/07/2024

Time To Say Goodnight

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Time to say goodnight 

It’s a privilege to write

Either day or night 

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Inspired by twilight

Or the silent moon so bright

I must be polite.

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So I say goodnight 

I have nothing left to write

Now it’s past midnight…

-AAA 11/01/2024

My Last Poem, Or Is It?

Anthony3 Comments

My last poem 

For this warm October Friday 

My day complete.

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Just until Saturday

Then I’ll write some more

So don’t worry.

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I’ll be back 

With many more creative ideas

On Sunday too.

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On that note 

Have a wonderful weekend everyone 

Live it up.

-AAA 10/11/2024

Saturday’s All Write

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Saturday morning 

And it’s time to hustle 

Without warning 

Must use my creative muscle.

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Placing some prose 

From mind to phone 

Plenty of those 

Quiet, here, alone.

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Coining a phrase 

Or three or four 

Whatever the case

I must write more.

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My Friday views 

Are often low 

Why all readers less choose

I guess I’ll never know 

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All the while

I’ll get it straight

Write and file 

Until I’ve done eight.

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Micro poems 

A haiku or two 

A Clogyrnach gem

Or Dizain in view.

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Then I can relax 

Free of sorrow

Have a few snacks 

Or write for tomorrow…

-AAA 10/05/2024

Terza Rima Friday Night 

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It’s Friday Night

After a crazy week

All is in sight.

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As I try not to freak

It’s all under control

As long as I don’t speak.

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Digging myself out of this hole

Is never very easy

Trying my best to go with the flow.

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Sometimes my words are cheesy

Other times they have their charm

Be it tranquil or somewhat breezy.

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Never want to cause alarm

Or even a scare

I haven’t checked out of the farm

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I know you would care

Because you’ve shown it

And that you’re aware.

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That I’ve grown from it

And I’ve matured too

I can silently sit.

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Contemplate a memory or two

My life has been so long

I don’t always know what to do.

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So I put on a favorite song

As music soothes my troubled mind

And I play it all day and night long.

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Always gets me out of a bind

Or a writer’s block case 

Often words, I’ll suddenly find.

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Right in front of my face

Obvious and my choice 

It’s a shock I ever misplaced.

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I’ve definitely found my voice

Using words instead of screams

Now I truly can rejoice.

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Relaxing as it seems

Until the next challenges arise

Using all within my means.

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It’s no surprise

To live in an ideal

As I now surmise.

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Laying back after a meal

Dabbling in my poetry

Writing tercets by feel…

-AAA 09/27/2024

Stories Of Old 

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Tell me your secrets of old

Of magic times in distant lands

Before my heart grows cold 

Tell me while I understand.

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Tales of the valiant and brave

Princesses and castles long gone

Plenty of heroes and occasional knave

Sit with me quietly and I’ll go on.

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Magicians and jesters 

And all in between

Evil princes that pester

Great kings that might have been.

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Sorcery and witchcraft ate afoot

Watch out where you move and see

One bad step and your journeys’s moot

You be all trapped instead of free.

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Not all witches are evil or bad

Some cast nice magic spells 

While others may drive you mad

With only time can you tell.

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Swordsman and maidens everywhere

Countless battles and wars fought

Treasure and riches beyond compare 

Life and death as destiny’s wrought.

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Persons poor, humble, and proud 

Beginnings so harsh they’re barely alive

Triumphant trumpet fanfares aloud 

Just open your ears and close your eyes.

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Maidens sporting ethereal gowns 

Knights in armor non-discreet

Dressed for battle, many pounds  

A battle ax, now they’re complete.

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The stories are long and vivid too 

Written over hundreds of years 

Knowing them all are a privileged few

Most have gone on to eternity I fear.

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Giants, goblins, elves, and dwarfs

Have their part in the stories as well

Mystical creatures of every sort

Some heavenly, while others from hell.

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Amulets, necklaces, and rings 

There value one cannot comprehend

Golden bobbles and other things

All these treasures make your mind bend.

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Pay a tribute to the oracles for truth

Only in the currency of gold 

Lacking this wisdom denies you, soothe

Or any other answer they could tell.

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Find a place comfortable and soft

Enjoying all tales and their spin

In a warm bedroom or a cozy loft 

Open the pages, and let’s begin…

-AAA 09/27/2024

Back to Front Front to Back

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This is something new I’m attempting to try

Tis a challenge it may make my brain fry.

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While rhyming the beginning and the end

I’ll be trying to start some new trend.

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Words that rhyme in the front and back

Absurd this effort to keep on track.

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I fear my content might suffer

Sigh, this poetry has little buffer.

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Hoping my subscribers won’t mind

Coping with odd writings of this kind.

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Wondering what comments I might get

Pondering this work, I might regret

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Bold as it may be the only time will tell

Cold as a reception would be hell.

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So, I think I’ll end this right here

Though, this output is overtly clear…

-aaa

Originally Published 05/04/2024

I’m Me, I’m Free

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I am the music to your ears

Note by note I’ll always be there 

As my hands wipe away tears

Consistency beyond compare.

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I am creative, occasionally aloof

I am king of my own castle

My life and sign are definite proof

Being another way is such a hassle.

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I am me and it’s taken a time

To best figure who I am

Loving yourself is not a crime

So don’t expect to get a sham.

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I am the song in your heart

A pleasant melody to hear 

Only pure love will I impart 

So you have, nothing to fear.

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I am writing as we speak

Kind words are coming fourth

Many lovers search and seek

All to find the purest source.

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So if you see me I won’t be loud

As I’m constantly writing prose

My determination make me proud

Of such many things I suppose…

-AAA 09/19/2024

New Poetic Forms, My Norm

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New poem style mastery

Is challenging when your done

New tools in your battery 

Makes writing quite fun.

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First, study the history

And learn all the rules

Remove all the mystery

Then obtain new tools.

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The process is enchanting

Twists and turns are there

Not a careless smattering 

Of words without care.

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So hang up the telephone

Distractions be gone

All noise must be overthrown

Then and there you’re on.

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So practice, be consistent

This is something new 

So keep at it, persistent

The best you can do…

-AAA 09/19/2024

When Inspiration Starved, Try a New Form 

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How many poetic forms can one use?

There are hundreds out there to be tried 

More than twenty- five, I choose

As writing makes me feel alive.

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Quatrains are common for many to use 

Just like this one I’m writing right now

The words come together just like a cruise

Completing the work, a solemn vow.

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When do you choose to try a new form?

When the words will not come out 

As you weather a writers block storm 

Then inspiration will scream and shout.

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Words now come quickly, too fast type

As many new ideas fills your mind

Such a rush of creativity, ideas are ripe

No longer in your artistic bind.

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So never worry when the words won’t come 

When you can try new exciting poetic forms 

Fresh inspiration, where once, mere crumbs

Challenging, refreshing, is your new norm…

-AAA 09/15/2024

Missy’s MAD Challenge # 006

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Welcome to Missy’s MAD Challenge!

Welcome to Missy’s MAD Challenge!

Every week, a creative prompt will be offered for you to unleash your imagination and artistic skills.

You can share your response in the form of art or any creative expression that the prompt inspires.

There are no restrictions no deadline, so feel free to take your time and enjoy the creative process.

Remember to label your response with #missysmadchallenge.

Your Prompt for the week

  • Out of the blue

OUT OF THE BLUE

Out of the blue

I did find you.

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Didn’t look hard 

In that regard.

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And they you were

And now I’m sure.

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That I am blessed

And less depressed.

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So I contend 

You’re a great friend.

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Very aware 

Full of such care.

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Creative too 

In all you do.

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Syllable lines

Just might confine.

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Challenge is more

Limiting four.

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But I just might

Finish tonight.

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Feeling so bright

These words, are right.

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To my delight,

Adieu, Goodnight…

-AAA 09/09/2024

Haters 

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Don’t believe the hype 

And the bs that they type

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Mean words and strife 

Since haters have no life.

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They have no love, just hate and frustration

Spending their time alone, in mental masturbation.

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They won’t comment on your work 

As they’d rather act like a jerk.

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They’re among the rare elite 

Whose comments I block and delete.

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It’s been four months the since I found one

Rather than react, I’ve moved on and done.

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So remember each of you as hard as you try 

The world is full of idiots who perpetuate lies.

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I wish they’d get a life but instead they scoff 

But to be honest it’s the only way they get off…

-AAA 09/06/2024

Writing in the Darkness

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Laying in bed, it’s dark and day 

The blackout curtains gently sway.

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Writing many works to blog one day soon

It’s dark and quite cool in my hotel room.

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Beside me she sleeps and gently snores 

As poetry floods my mind more and more. 

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I can’t type fast enough my fat finger foes 

Clunking on my iPhone as I write my prose.

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Saturday morning, nearly afternoon

Vacation nearly over, homeward bound soon.

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Gentle sighs as she happily dreams 

Of times that are as blissful, like now as it seems.

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Temperature, the story of old 

Pulling up the covers as I get cold.

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Nearly finished now, nine poems in two hours

They’re flowing sweetly like fresh cut flowers. 

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Feeling I know myself much more

Gazing at beauty, as she softly snores. 

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I won’t wake her as I write 

Letting her rest on this day of night…

-AAA 08/31/2024