A 'Septolet' Unarmed Ukrainian drones fly in broad daylight over Moscow's richest neighborhood. Poorer Russians celebrate. Septolet? The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words with a break anywhere in between the two parts. Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.
A 'Septolet' Anti-Putin Russian paramilitary groups Attack Belgorod, Russia. Kyiv insists these Russian forces acted independently. Septolet? The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words with a break anywhere in between the two parts. Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.
Far too many did I poo-poo In the past, for their sheer fear Of disaster, dawning faster When they'd been caught unawares When they questioned fair elections Fingers wringing, furrowed brows I would smile ever politely-- There shall come again a now Now I wonder, faith asunder As every channel tells of hell Discord 'round… Continue reading 2020, or: 20/20
A Choka better we grow through evolution I'd long thought but recent events led me to reconsider both perspective and beliefs as I zoomed out to forever rendering rev- olutions blips on eternity's calendar marked with appointments disappointments and healing prayers hanging by ever patient history's electrocardiogram Choka? The most intricate Japanese Poetry form is… Continue reading Evolution, or: Revolution
A Shadorma yesterday most of Israel was on strike; leaving work, I passed parents and little children protesting this morning, despite warm sunshine and soft breeze wafting through my window, I feel worried, wary and worn out #TankaTuesday For Tanka Tuesday, Colleen has prompted us to write syllabic poems inspired by the view outside our… Continue reading Tomorrow, or: Never say never
A limerick Though the news burned Vaughan's eyes, he read on Of strict red lines... transgressed, once drawn; He was consumed for days, Mind and soul ablaze, As raised awareness new anxieties spawned. Image credit:The Ian (Unsplash) What do you see prompt? (#WDYS) This limerick is my response to Sadje’s WDYS prompt this week, which is to… Continue reading Transgressions, or: Overload
A 'Septolet' "Invincibility points" provide Ukrainians shelter; warmth; electricity. Kyiv Zoo's gorilla receives a wood-burning stove. Septolet? The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words with a break anywhere in between the two parts. Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.
A 'Septolet' Smoke billows over a Russian airfield. America doesn't "enable" or "encourage" strikes on Russia. Septolet? The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words with a break anywhere in between the two parts. Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.
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