voting limerick In the summer of two aught two sixWe the People say no more sick griftsAs we take to the pollsVote against foul red trollsSetting course for November’s bright day (written before Aug primaries)
POPO 2026 Day 8
Fish inhabit levelsin aquariums. Tetrascruise mid-level in groups.Loaches navigate the floor,solo, sifting gravel for snails.Zones are crossed whenflakes are sprinkledon the surface.
#FF — The Sinner
The Sinner I know perps always return to the scene of the crime. So why am I going back, knowing I could be seen? The anniversary is approaching. It’s busy with gill nets in certain seasons; this isn’t one of them. Only drunk and homeless frequent its cold shelter now, and they never talk. I…
POPO 2026 Day 7
Have you heard IDLES?British band screaminghard truth. Some can’thear past the screams.Google, “I’m Scum” lyrics.See the connection betweentheir name and song title?These guys are anythingbut idle!
Ai Weiwei (first posted 6 years ago)
The misconception of totalitarianism isthat freedom can be imprisoned.This is not the case.When you constrain freedom,freedom will take flightand land on a windowsill.— Ai Weiwei
POPO 2026 Day 6
Puff is model moniker for spelled things.Magic dragons.Kittens in early readers.Dandelion farewells.Puffy is another story.Morning after eyes.Arrogant sex offenders.Orange purpled cankles.Unanswerable whysmake such a difference.
One, Invitation to — Q257
Q257 One, Invitation to pockets call handshands beg glovesgloves mime furfur walls weatherweather interests allall overwhelms usus comforts lonelylonely prefers otherother grows framesframes enclose artart lubricates soulsoul marries heartheart shelters lovelove invites us toO ………..N………….E De (aka whimzygizmo)is today’s host for dVerse’ Quadrille Monday. De wants us to write a 44-word poem using the word…
