Pulling:
Outside agents
Like centripetal force
Threatening to separate us
Thus we must hold fast to one another
Or else our nuclear family
Will be blown apart by
Outside agents
Pulling
Outside agents
Like centripetal force
Threatening to separate us
Thus we must hold fast to one another
Or else our nuclear family
Will be blown apart by
Outside agents
Pulling
Beautiful take on the prompt.
ReplyDeleteHold fast! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI honestly love the form of this poem.
ReplyDeleteOpening and closing the same way. Really really works well. Thank you.
Whatever you do, don't let go! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteThank you all!
ReplyDeleteNinotaziz, the form is called Rictameter. I saw it on someone else's blog. It's sort of fun to do.
And so every end is a beginning...
ReplyDeleteOh yes - very profound Cad.
ReplyDeleteA splendid endorsement of family in the midst of forces trying to pull it apart.
ReplyDeleteWow! I also saw The Family.
ReplyDeleteNicely done!
ReplyDeleteThat was a good interpretation in a shape poem. Sends a good message too!!
ReplyDeleteOh...this was really good, Mary!! The form, essence, meaning, structure, and words -- everything was simply perfect for the image!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely poem Mary ..you have played with the words carefully
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone. I appreciate your kind words.
ReplyDeleteLike you said... X
ReplyDeleteIs that a hug or a kiss? I could never remember which one was "X" and which one was "O" - not that it matters to me. ;)
X = kiss, like the band...that's why I put it on there, just being a smart alec :o)
ReplyDeleteClever response. I enjoyed that.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dave!
ReplyDeleteyour wit is impressive.
ReplyDeletelovely job..
Wow! Thanks Jingle!!!
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