This is a prompting Blog

My intent here is to write a poem from the prompt I give to you , the reader, in hopes that it will inspire something and get others to write with me.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Today's Prompt is FINISH THIS LINE

Today's line is...AS I STARE AT MY REFLECTION
The rules are you must use this as your first line as it is , with no changes. You may use prose or any form of poetry... We liked the Monotetra form a lot, so we are trying it again here... OURS IS ...


GYM TIME FOR ME

As I stare at my reflection
I see all my imperfections
especially my mid-section
no objection, no objection

I thought I still looked twentyish
when young boys liked to watch me swish
I felt like I was a hot dish
well I can wish, well I can wish

I now can see an older me
where young reflections used to be
this reflection's a felony
Gym time for me, gym time for me

 We are sharing this too with the wonderful Thursday Poets Rally Week 40, every poet is invited, welcome joining us,Please submit your entry via the link below…the link is  up at 10am, American Central today!

http://thursdaypoetsrallypoetry.blogspot.com/

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Yet another place to play!!
Monday Memories @
http://memories-on-mondays.blogspot.com/
Link up yours too ....

OURS IS...
TRIXIE

To learn to ride, we had a thirst
a Shetland pony, was our first
falling off was really the worst
her name was Trixie

Roan in color, white mane and tail
we rode her 'round the mountain trail
our love for her would never fail
her name was Trixie

She'd head right for the lowest limb
to get you off her back, and then,
wait 'til you got on again
her name was Trixie

Horse shows, parades, some ribbons won
the trip we took to the beach was fun,
riding our pony under the sun
her name was Trixie

Thinking of her brings back memories
some twenty-odd years in our family
she left us Chiquita, her legacy
her name was Trixie







 
 

YOUR TURN
ENJOY
JL&B

12 comments:

  1. reflections,well we all see ourselfs as young and when we look in the mirror yes we say ,What The Hell. great poem. also like the one about the pony.

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  2. love your words on poets rally piece.
    the imperfect is perfect.

    Welcome and have fun..

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  3. Great writing as always! Loved them both but especially the one about Trixie.. Susie

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  4. I love your 'reflection.'

    I'm going to see if I can come up with anything for the word prompt.

    : )

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  5. Awesome word play! Love the poem's flow. Don't be too hard on yourself though ;)

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  6. Bravo! Your poetry makes it seem easy! I love the tale (tail?) of Trixie, the animals we have grown up with always hold a special place in our hearts! A wonderful contribution to Monday Memories, thanks for sharing! :-)

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  7. Thank you everyone, glad that you all are on this wonderful ride with us !!

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  8. Your Gym Time poem was charming and made me laugh out loud.

    I'm looking forward to spending more time at your blog. Mad Kane

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  9. loved the poems and might come back and try one of the prompts.... could not resist playing with the cat the sound of which had my dog running all over the place both of which were quite entertaining ;D

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  10. Lovely poems... and I spent some time with the cat.. *wink*

    The first one left me with a deep impression.. :)

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  11. WOnderful poems. I too love your refection JL xox

    ♥ ஆεlεɳa

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