Exceptional Reverse Poem To Mother by Shirley Ann Bunyan      Reverse Poem Contest Winner

I didn’t reach the top by listening to pretentious voices right or wrong I made my decisions, my choices A step at a time One foot in front of the other An achiever A resolver I wanted you to be proud, Mother. I didn’t have anyone covering my back when things were rough I brazened it out pretending, mostly, I was tough. I never sought to give in I never wanted to derail I never wanted to say these words ‘I failed’. (Now read from bottom up) Writing Prompt Reverse poetry is a unique form where a poem can be read from top to bottom to reveal one meaning, and from bottom to top to reveal a different or even opposite meaning. Write this type of poem for this contest. At the end of your poem, include the note: ?Now read bottom-up.? Read the Poem of the Month winner I am fine by Jessica Wheeler for an example. Reverse Poem Contest Winner

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