Rabu, 6 Mac 2013

Verse First ~ The Cure


Welcome to Verse First, where simple notions prompt amazing poems.

Today's notion?


THE CURE
I initially chose this topic after reading this NY Times article detailing the case of a child born HIV positive who's been declared cured. Not in remission. CURED! He is healthy. He is well. He is whole.

After reading the article, these words sang through mind: I Am Whole Again.

And here's the irony: These are lyrics from Lovesong, which was written, performed and released back in 1989 by (are you ready for this?) The Cure!

Then I really let my mind rock and roll and wondered what I would, if I could, cure. What would you put your energy into? For now, how about a poem? THE CURE. Ponder it. Work it. Write it.

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Although I will be on airplanes for the bulk of the day, I look forward to reading some amazing poems as soon as I settle in and find an internet connection! ~ Kim



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23 ulasan:

  1. ninotaziz6 Mac 2013 pada 2:45 PG

    The Cure is L O V E. Thank you Kim!

    BalasPadam
  2. Laurie Kolp6 Mac 2013 pada 7:34 PG

    Kim- The Cure was my favorite back in the day, although my poem's not about the band. Thanks for another great prompt.

    BalasPadam
  3. Lisa A. Williams6 Mac 2013 pada 10:21 PG

    Hope everyone enjoys their day, can't wait to read the poems today's prompt has inspired.

    BalasPadam
  4. Mary6 Mac 2013 pada 10:32 PG

    The first thing I thought of was Leonard Cohen's song "Ain't No Cure." And I went from there. I'm on my way to read those who have shared before me.

    BalasPadam
  5. aelfbee6 Mac 2013 pada 2:49 PTG

    San Diego 1986 The Cure in concert - my poem's not about the band either, but maybe it should have been.

    BalasPadam
  6. alan17046 Mac 2013 pada 3:18 PTG

    Great prompt, i have had a bit of a virus today, so my poem reflects this and the cure. I hate viruses.

    BalasPadam
  7. Tanpa Nama6 Mac 2013 pada 4:07 PTG

    a great way to celebrate good news!

    BalasPadam
  8. LLM Calling6 Mac 2013 pada 6:27 PTG

    it's taken me longer than usual to make this poem right but I'm.pleased I persevered. it does mean it's well past bed time though so I'll visit you all tomorrow xxx

    BalasPadam
  9. Sarav6 Mac 2013 pada 10:20 PTG

    Kim, enjoyed your story so much, I read it to my husband! I love serendipity like that :-)

    BalasPadam
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    1. Unknown7 Mac 2013 pada 9:24 PG

      I tell you, Sara, when I pay attention, synchronicity and serendipity occur quite often.

      Padam
  10. Mario7 Mac 2013 pada 3:11 PG

    Hi guys... This is my first time to join the Verse First.. Hope it's not too late... Please check it out... Thanks!!! ;)

    BalasPadam
  11. Mario7 Mac 2013 pada 3:16 PG

    Kim's The Cure is truly amazing... Like it so much... ;)

    BalasPadam
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    1. Unknown7 Mac 2013 pada 9:25 PG

      Thrilled that you like it. Happy you've come to join the party!

      Padam
  12. Unknown7 Mac 2013 pada 4:33 PG

    It's been a long time.

    BalasPadam
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    1. Unknown7 Mac 2013 pada 9:21 PG

      Thrilled to see you here, Simon! I'll head over to your post right now!

      Padam
  13. Sabio Lantz7 Mac 2013 pada 6:48 PTG

    I did a silly little bit on some news my daughter and I heard today. The news story discussed something I wish I could cure before my daughter is too deeply affected by it.

    BalasPadam
  14. PT8 Mac 2013 pada 6:39 PG

    this blog is really a great cure to the expressing hearts

    BalasPadam
  15. TCPC9 Mac 2013 pada 7:25 PG

    well, this time too, my words flew in the same direction about a girl child. Sorry, for having repeated the theme but the more I think the more it pains.

    Akila

    BalasPadam
  16. Rosemary Nissen-Wade9 Mac 2013 pada 9:34 PTG

    Oh, nearly forgot to comment, after being lateish - but thankfully not too late - getting a poem written for this. It's good to have these prompts, to find out what I'm thinking, lol.

    BalasPadam
  17. Tanpa Nama10 Mac 2013 pada 11:54 PTG

    Am very late here, been a busy day. Another older poem that never saw much daylight.

    Elizabeth

    BalasPadam

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