General Poetry posted February 28, 2024


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The beauty, courage and unfulfilled potential of a woodlouse

Slater Sublime

by Terry Reilly

All hail, brave woodlouse

On my pillow. Shoulda been

An Armadillo!



Ode 5-7-5 writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
Write a an ode poem using the 5-7-5 syllable count.


Try finding an artwork to match this theme. A friend used to call woodlice - aka slaters - armoured battleships hence the picture of the plates - (plates of armour). Yes. OK. I know. But poetry is all about imagination, is it not.
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