Welcome to Verse First, where simple notions prompt amazing poems.
Today's notion?
MOVE
... because after 20 years in the same community, that's exactly what I'm doing; and by next week I hope to be ensconced in a new, albeit temporary, studio space wherein I can resume my writing and painting routines. I can't wait. I miss you people!
Now, consider Khalil Gibran's words of wisdom below, and then write. Only rule ~ no more than 20 lines. After you post your work on your website, use Mr. Linky to share it here. Leave a comment below if you like, and remember to support fellow poets by visiting and commenting on their work.
Now, consider Khalil Gibran's words of wisdom below, and then write. Only rule ~ no more than 20 lines. After you post your work on your website, use Mr. Linky to share it here. Leave a comment below if you like, and remember to support fellow poets by visiting and commenting on their work.
March on. Do not tarry. To go forward is to move toward perfection. March on, and fear not the thorns, or the sharp stones on life's path.
~ Khalil Gibran
I look forward to reading your unflinchingly pared-down poems. ~ Kim
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Just feeling like shouting loud...I am first!...TOP SLOT GIVES GREAT FEELING
ReplyDeleteFeels like shouting aloud...I am..first!
ReplyDeletetop slot gives great feeling!
Can't wait til your settled, Kim... I miss you!
ReplyDeleteYour essay inspired this sonnet. In it, I skim the top of what is simmering below the surface. There will be more, so I Thank you. May your move be smooth and your new home just right.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you, Kim!
ReplyDeleteI found some tanka I wrote when Andrew and I moved house a few years ago, reposted them as a sequence and linked to that
Making advances, one step at a time... in life and in rhyme. What else is there to do? ;)
ReplyDeleteTimely topic, kiddo. I hope your move lifts your heart and energizes you.
ReplyDeleteAck! I only now remembered the 20 line limit. Sorry, Kim. How I do run on!!Hmmm....they're short. I'll go back and buddy them up!
ReplyDeleteWhile reading I wasn't conscious of it being 'too long' or anything, just got swept away by the poem!
DeleteThanks for the opportunity. I am glad I found this website.
ReplyDeleteI have moved my bit a bit! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time, I am attempting a prompt from this blog. Do read and let me know, if it churned out well:)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
Gayu
I am struck by the consistent beauty of responses to this prompt.
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ReplyDeleteYou have given me a perfect prompt since a week back only I have moved to this new place, travelling over 3000 kms. Thank you :) Hope you like what i have pen down.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your move.
All the best with the move and have fun in your new home.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time that I'm attempting a prompt. Hope it clicks with everybody.
ReplyDeleteThank You
Thank you for the prompt and best wishes for your move
ReplyDeleteBeautiful prompt!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting prompt, couldn't help writing. Its past midnight now, shall come back to read others tomorrow. Till then, ciao...
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteI miss you too, but appreciate your time to post these weekly prompts. Good luck with your personal reorganisation:)
I could have written about several facets of 'Move,' but thought back to my old Belfast roots...
Eileen
This prompt is wonderful! Enjoyed it very much :)
ReplyDeleteI'm now moving on with my life, so I thought I'd better come back to a place I call home on the web and revisit some old friends.
ReplyDeleteAll these great prompt responses makes me want to write a poem about my search for moving companies. Good luck in your new studio space!
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