General Poetry posted March 16, 2025


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Wishing warmth from within.

Yearning for Warmth.

by Peter Jarvis

Cold hands
Touching the glass
Wishing warmth from within




2-4-6 double meaning writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt


Write a 3-line poem with a double meaning using the following syllable restrictions:

line 1 (2 syllables)
line 2 (4 syllables)
line 3 (6 syllables)


Surface meaning
Someone with cold hands touching a window or glass surface, longing for warmth.

Deeper meaning:
A metaphor for emotional distance or isolation someone yearning for connection or inner warmth (e.g., love, comfort, or hope).
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