I almost didn't do this because Bonnie did a "use these words" prompt last week. But I've been waiting since my last prompt to do this, so I said, "What the hell." This screenshot if from a game Bonnie and I play called Puzzly Words. You get 16 letters and have to make 3 words. You compete against other people online. Sometimes I get the urge to rearrange my words because they sound more like a poem. So I thought I'd screenshot one that worked and use it as a prompt.
So for this week, choose at least THREE words from among the 11 here (because of one duplicate) in your poem. Here's the list in case you can't see the picture:
- reality
- salon
- sale
- solitary
- lean
- trolley
- saline
- aas
- lastly
- raise
- alone
REALITY SALON SALE
ReplyDelete--Going out of business
A special here on climate change--
Now, granted, you may think it strange,
If you're a polar bear, or folks
At sea level, that it's a hoax.
We're moving out these voting rights
(But hey, they're still OK for whites).
We're clearing shelves so we can usher
Our new fall line, marked Made in Russia.
Yeah really!!! Good poem and good comentary, well said. Thanks!
Deletelove the rhythm of the lines.
DeleteWow! This is awesome! And hits the mark! And I'm giggling that you actually used my three words as your title!
Deleteyep. we had to go and fiddle around with the planet, till we broke it didn't we? like the little kids that we are - love and peace - paul.
ReplyDeleteIf captured, eat this poem,
ReplyDeletetorn into word-sized bites.
Secret information,
it could condemn you. If
torn into word-sized bites,
Eat all the words alone.
It could condemn you if
found in your possession.
Eat all the words alone,
but memorize them first.
Found in your possession,
words can be dangerous.
But memorize them first.
Democracy. Freedom.
Words can be dangerous
when used to declare war.
Democracy. Freedom.
What do words mean? Nothing
when used to declare war.
Dead soldiers are not free.
What do words mean? Nothing
for the dead civilians.
Dead soldiers are not free.
No more words for them, nor
for the dead civilians.
Life. Liberty. Pursuit.
No more words for them, nor
love. Peace on earth. Good will.
Life. Liberty. Pursuit
of Happiness. Free speech.
Love. Peace on Earth. Good will
To All People. But what
of happiness? Free speech,
now a thing of the past
to all people. But what
is there? A word to speak?
Now a thing of the past,
the new reality.
Is there a word to speak?
Cannot raise our voices.
The new reality:
we cannot speak our minds,
cannot raise our voices.
Must be passed ear to ear.
We cannot speak our minds.
Secret information
must be passed ear to ear.
If captured, eat this poem.
well written and expressed. the words flow nicely.
DeleteOh you are so good! You'd always win any competition you entered. (Shakes head in admiration)
Deletefree speech is fine in principle, until you actually try and use it. then the cops turn up ten minutes later. they had great fun breaking up our political meetings - life, liraries and the persuit of something or other - love and peace - paul.
ReplyDeleteeerrr slightly misunderstood and used all the words except aas. i'll behave next time.....probably ha ha.
ReplyDeleteTICK TOCK ( part 11 )
what is reality anyway?
i raise in a glass house
but can't help in solitary throwing the odd stone
maybe why i live alone
the salon of bitter saline solitude is where i live
hmmmm how do i sneak out a rat that obviously isn't a mouse?
lastly remember that love isn't for sale
stay hungry. stay lean
i'm a little weak and pale
but jacqui my ex trolley dolly knows what i mean.
" you say to me " good luck " but you don't mean it " - bob dylan.
this made me smile.... hope ms ratty finds a place in your new flat where she is at home again. hope she doesn't pee on your clothes :-)
DeleteThe prompt was to use AT LEAST 3 words so you followed it beautifully. I usually try to use all the words but didn't this time. Fun poem too.
Deletegetting ms ratty out might be the trickiest bit. she can pee on my clothes, but a suitcase that goes " eeeek! " is a little suspicious. think i could dress her up as a hamster ha ha - love and peace - paul.
Deletethanks victoria. geez, you mean i actually followed the rules by accident......story of my life ha ha - love and peace - paul.
DeleteI like this one a lot!!! Good job.
Deletethanks tash. the clock is ticking - love and peace - paul.
DeleteThe solitary man stands alone
ReplyDeletewatches as crowds push and shove
enter and leave the trolley car
before it continues on it's route
always the same track heading nowhere.
Bored faces all the same
whether decked out in fancy suits
or torn jeans and t-shirts
they all hang on for dear life
always the same track heading nowhere.
At the end of the day they return
to sad humdrum lives
eat dinner, watch tv, go to bed
get up next day to catch the trolley
always the same track heading nowhere.
The solitary man stands alone...
I love this! Is it a particular form? And I love the way the last line stands alone, just like the solitary man.
Deleteno I wanted the last line to imply the circle of sameness going around and around day after day
DeleteDuh... I don't know how I missed that. Rereading the poem, it's obvious. It just felt so solitary all on its own I missed the bigger picture.
DeleteThere is a lot of alone and solitary in that list, I found myself playing with the same but you did such a good job I'll ditch mine and come up with something new. Good Job!
Deletehave you been keeping me under surveillance bonita? this could be a day in the life for me. well observed - don't let them pussy cats boss you around - love - paul.
DeleteLastly I hover
ReplyDeletesolitary in my dream
reality bites.
Check at the salon
reality is for sale
a two for one deal.
But wait, the trolley
serves another dimension
escape while you can.
Nonsense or non sense? You choose!
ReplyDeleteI love nonsense poems because they actually make so much sense while making the reader smile. I especially like the second verse.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. I am so happy you liked it, and grateful you read it. Yours was really good. On another note, wonder what the prompt will be? It's Linda's turn.
ReplyDeleteaaahhh reality is terribly overrated tash. welcome to the land of dreams - love and peace - paul.
Deletewhat? no promt this week. come on wolfie. one word will do - paul.
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