General Poetry posted February 23, 2023

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Debi Pick Marquette

FanStory Recognized writer for July 2022.

I started writing poetry when I was 8 years old. In third grade I was inspired by Joyce Kilmer's poem called, "Trees."

Then when I married & started my family, I still loved to write, - more...

She is a top ranked author and is currently holding the #25 position.

She is an accomplished poet and is currently at the #3 spot on the rankings.

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Shrewd to Cooled

A chapter in the book Children young and old

Hey Jude

by Debi Pick Marquette

Even the Odds Contest Winner

So Rude

Kids teased, “Hey Jude"

Mocked, laughed and ridiculed

On playground they would not include

Poor Jude, who felt his shyness misconstrued

His friendly mood changed their fortitude

Then with them, he shared his food

Showed him gratitude

No more 'tude!

Crude

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Writing Prompt
Former FanStory member, Y.M. Roger, originally created this form.

It requires a syllable count of 2-4-6-8-10-9-7-5-3-1. The first line is two syllables; the second line is four syllables, and so on until the last line is one syllable.

The first line and last line MUST be SYNONYMS.

There is no rhyme requirement, although it isn't discouraged. You are encouraged to center your poem, but it isn?t required.