42 Day Eighteen

Jane Dougherty has come up with a theme for May . It is 42, now Jane describes it thus: “42 after Douglas Adams’ answer to the question of life, the universe and everything. The form is like the Cherita in its structure with a bit of added interest. The first line/stanza asks a question or makes a statement that begs a question, the second stanza/two lines sets the scene or the background, the last stanza/three lines answers the question or resolves it in some way.

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Why can’t I sleep

These secrets I keep

Swept to the corner in a heap

I could apologize but words are cheap.

So on my knees I shall creep

To forgiveness I take a leap.