It is August and so Jane is doing : a chain of images each one suggested by the last word in the preceding poem. They’ll be short, a single image of just a few lines. It will be interesting to see where it ends up by the end of the month.
Kat will be doing short 3,4, or 5 line poems no syllable counts of rhymes, starting with the word ‘August’ on the first day. The last word of the poem will be the first word of day two’s poem, and so on until the end of the month.
Finally I shall be doing all types of poetry but each poem will start with the last word in the preceding poem.
Today’s poem is a rant from the heart.
Not.
Not for want of trying, I
Have spread my wings,to learn to fly.
Not for want of doing right
I’ve raged and screamed against the night
Not only for myself
I’ve questioned the distribution of wealth .
Not for my grandchildren but also me
I tried to set the opposed free
And scrape the plastic from the sea.
Not just on a whim
I’ve pointed out our leaders sins.
Not for want of trying and I am not alone.
I’ve wept for the tired planet we call home.
Not to any avail.
Aug 12, 2018 @ 09:28:50
Poignant, Willow! 🙏💞
Aug 12, 2018 @ 09:54:58
Thank you Jordy 💜
Aug 12, 2018 @ 09:36:19
Filled with failed hope… Keep hoping 💜🙏🏼
Aug 12, 2018 @ 09:55:49
Yes sis 💜 never stop hoping 💜
Aug 12, 2018 @ 10:48:41
Thoughtful poem Willow. It is an unjust world and you captured that feeling so well.
Aug 12, 2018 @ 11:10:38
It is a sad and harsh world 💜
Aug 12, 2018 @ 12:00:06
I LOVE this Willow!!! ❤️💜❤️
Aug 12, 2018 @ 12:06:12
Thank you Kay 💜💜
Aug 12, 2018 @ 13:02:35
Not for want of trying, Willow.
Aug 12, 2018 @ 13:03:22
Indeed, not for want of trying 💜
Aug 12, 2018 @ 15:05:55
🙂
Aug 12, 2018 @ 16:58:49
So very well done, Willow..
Aug 12, 2018 @ 19:38:39
Thank you so much Dale 💜
Aug 12, 2018 @ 20:56:33
Willow, I’m with you…. Sometimes I feel such despair over this world of ours. 😢 Must maintain hope though, and keep on trying. We must! 🌸 ❤️❤️❤️
Aug 12, 2018 @ 21:25:42
Yes if we all give up the evil will win and the dark will descend 💜💜💜
Aug 12, 2018 @ 23:23:39
Indeed! 💙🌸
Aug 13, 2018 @ 05:41:48
😊💜
Aug 13, 2018 @ 18:17:10
Wow amazing sister 😃
Aug 13, 2018 @ 19:18:55
Thank you Lynn so very much 💜 💜