Writing Poetry posted October 2, 2024

RodG

I taught English for 40 years on the high school and college level. Since retiring, I have written a poetry collection titled "Reflections of a Dog Walker," and five novels, all unpublished. I mostly post poems and short stories.
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When Poets Fade

by RodG

I remember well those blessed days
when bursts of words like wind-tossed waves
sprang and splashed across the page.
But the tide ebbed swiftly
and my once-filled mind
much like the sea
is sadly
very
still.

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Nonet Poetry writing prompt entry

Writing Prompt
Write a nonet poem. It's a simple format. A nonet has nine lines. The first line has nine syllables, the second line eight syllables, the third line seven syllables, etc... until line nine that finishes with just one syllable. It can be on any subject and rhyming is optional.

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When Poets Fade

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