In Case of Fire
I will not save this poem.
I’ll leave it to burn.
Maybe there’ll be some sparks then.
Maybe we’ll see some passion.
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If only
Express it with clarity,
if I was better
at metaphors and such things
maybe I would be great, then.
Two tankas for Day 11 of NaPoWriMo (hopefully I have got the form right). The first poem also follows the Day 11 PAD Challenge prompt.
These are great. I especially love the first one - can appreciate the feeling...
ReplyDeleteI like In Case of Fire, too. Can easily relate to it.
ReplyDeleteLove these!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think that we can all share the feeling of frustration when the poem refuses to behave and to go where we want it to go. After 11 days of constant search for inspiration, I am so tired.
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