Clean white blank and empty page,
so many words to sift and gauge.
Let’s pluck some out; it’s all the rage.
A Story makes us each a sage.
A tale that needs a thousand words,
that has to be three hundred -
my mind goes blank; I rue the loss
of all the words I’ve plundered.
so many words to sift and gauge.
Let’s pluck some out; it’s all the rage.
A Story makes us each a sage.
A tale that needs a thousand words,
that has to be three hundred -
my mind goes blank; I rue the loss
of all the words I’ve plundered.
Oh Difficulty, woe on woe,
this story has no where to go.
And, Worse, my words still want to rhyme
because I do it all the time.
this story has no where to go.
And, Worse, my words still want to rhyme
because I do it all the time.
But this prompt has me in its throes.
I stretch my mind with all it knows.
It’s possible my story blows
in prose, in prose, in prose, in prose.
I stretch my mind with all it knows.
It’s possible my story blows
in prose, in prose, in prose, in prose.
Some silliness for Susan's prompt at Midweek Motif: Writing Prose
ha! luv the dilemma it gives me the giggles
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What a fun view of a writer at work! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteOkay, you got my attention. I'm going to check out the prompt. And I enjoyed this piece Sherry and even joined in with the giggles.
ReplyDeleteI was trying to be funny. Glad it worked, lol. I really love writing prose, and the challenge for using fewer words is good practice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight to read!And a Super-duper close!
ReplyDeleteStory telling has plenty of places to go. I even like my poems to go places too just wish I was younger so I could keep on writing! Write your thousand words then precis it but don't throw out the original, is my advice.
ReplyDeleteYou were funny, but reminded me that sometimes a little rhyme gets stuck in my mind, as I go through the chores of the day. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteLove this poem, Sherry, especially that ending!
ReplyDeleteBwahahaha! This is a hoot. The 3rd and 4th stanzas, in particular, had me roaring with cackles.
ReplyDeleteLOL. I had fun writing it......glad you enjoyed it, especially, Magaly....
ReplyDelete"But this prompt has me in its throes.
ReplyDeleteI stretch my mind with all it knows.
It’s possible my story blows
in prose, in prose, in prose, in prose."
Hahaha...Easy to understand the dilemma, Sherry. Fantastic..
Such a clever and wise poem I loved every word 😊
ReplyDeleteJust keep plundering words, and all will be well!
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