POPO 2025 — Day 23 — How to Poem

How to Poem

How does one write a poem
without sounding like a poet?

I prefer in your face forms
and rules; no hiding or trickery;
to present itself as it is
where liminal space need
not puzzle it out.

There’s a-muse-ment though
in free versing it, like
pouring a few drops of honey
into a cup of hot mint tea.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thanks, Tina :)

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  1. rothpoetry's avatar rothpoetry says:

    It just happens naturally! I like the short forms.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thanks, Dwight.

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  2. bruce@ssa's avatar bruce@ssa says:

    Well said, Lisa. Redefining what writing a poem is about…through a poem.

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  3. memadtwo's avatar memadtwo says:

    That’s a great question Jade. I’m thinking about it…(K)

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