I originally showed interest in this challenge. Until I read the details. I erroneously thought we were to read a prompt and go take a picture to satisfy the prompt. Later I discovered the rules to play along are to look at the prompt picture and respond in either a caption, title, short story or poem in 40 words or less. Most players seem to choose poetry. So then I had no intention of playing along. Poetry? ME??? Ha ha. But after a personal group email urging participation, I said what the heck. I went out to the garage and found my old teacher supplement books (which will come in handy next year-that story will follow soon). I dug out my Poetry Party book that I used to use to teach my third and fourth grade students. After thumbing through the descriptions of each type of poem, I decided on a limerick. In case I actually butchered it, maybe I shouldn't have told you that. So, here it goes: (Disclaimer: None of the preceding words count toward my 40 or less!)
***UPDATE: The picture below belongs to the hostess, Robin, at Pensieve.***
I see a big hole in the sky
For my stature it's way too high
The defenders prepare
To lay out their snare
It's now that I wish I could fly
For my stature it's way too high
The defenders prepare
To lay out their snare
It's now that I wish I could fly
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19 comments:
Cool! Just what Robin intended! I think you may just be this weeks winner! Congrats.
Very Good! I enjoyed the pre-40 Words or Less commentary a lot too! Toooo funny.. well said!
Good job! Very creative.
FUNFUNFUN!! I love it!
That's great, very creative!
Ooooo, Robert--BRAVO & BONUS POINTS for your first Friday's 40! A limerick??? Wahoooo~~~ :).
You did great, friend...glad to see my favorite poetic genre is teachable to third & fourth graders, lol. And grown-ups ;).
Thanks for joining in and I'm glad you stepped outta your comfort zone!
Okay. So you are a photographer AND a poet? Julianne is one blessed woman! :)
Great job, Robert!
wow! this is just perfect, the photo and verse :)
Okay, this is way cool. Good job! Now I want to navigate your site, see what you're all about. Thanks for playing. Congrats on your first time!
Robert, you set me to chuckling this morning.
There once was a photographer guy,
Who penned a poem of the sky,
He thought the task daring,
But he still tried sharing,
And proved one should always try!
Just goes to show, you don't know what you can do until you do it!
Nice poem....would have never known you were a bit "rusty"!
Now that is a good poem or limerick or whatever.
Great job! I knew I should have skipped this week....with such new, competition. I feel like a Pool player in one of those old movies like The Color of Money...."Oh, you're new at this! Sure, I'll bet 50 bucks!"
Excellent job!
Very Very nice Robert! :) Love the shot...no pun intended!
Applause, applause ! to your poeme creation ! I love your picture I never thought I would find a basket net romantic, lol !
I never tried to do a poeme in English, it's not my mother tongue and
I think that would be
too difficult for me
Will your talents never cease!
Love the poem - Robin had a great idea and you followed through extremely well!
So glad that you jumped in! I too did a limerick. Don't remember ever writing one before but I'm sure I did in school at some point in time.
Love what you came up with. So completely different from mine.
Again, glad you're here!
WOW! Not bad! Not sure I could do it on such short notice!
Very cool response this week. I love your limerick! Seems like Robin said she liked to write them too … so maybe I’ll give one a go on a future 40PC challenge … though I do love writing Haiku, especially on Fridays ;---)
Thanks for your visit to and comment on mine at Small Reflections.
Hugs and blessings,
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