Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted September 10, 2022


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The curse of humanity.

Withered

by Douglas Goff

5-7-5 Contest Winner 

 

 cradle my soul’s rage

my life is lived in a cage

withered from old age



Writing Prompt
Create a 5-7-5 poem. That's a poem that has 17 syllables total. The first line has five syllables. Second line has seven. Final line has five again. Write about anything.

5-7-5
Contest Winner


Is there really such a thing as growing old gracefully?
(You can run, but you can't hide.)
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