The trapeze above the bed was just a tease for Jim Shepherd. He could do a backflip, grab the cheese prize and be fast asleep, prone on the pillows in two seconds flat. The hotel staff had timed him 41 times.
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Another day in paradise, Joe said to himself reaching for the handle on the garage door. Because it was still dark out he didn’t notice grease on the handle and it transferred over to his shirt. That’s okay, I’ll just roll up my sleeves. He had to use both hands. When did this get to be so heavy he wondered, now I’ll have to stop and get some WD-40 on the way home. The garage door and Joe both groaned at the same time. Joe slid into the ripped car seat and got in line at the main highway’s entrance.
Hold me close.Squeeze me tight. Tell me it will be all right. With hope for new future plans.Promise me what you will. I can’t hear your voice so still.
On Saturday, I met a woman whose family fled Bosnia to the USA when she was young. A name change and a Valley Girl accent mean people don’t think of her as a refugee. She finds this very funny.
This week, I’d like you to write a poem about a specific person, real or imaginary, who has had to leave home.
Your poem could tell a fairy tale, offer a confession, or recount the experience of someone you know, admire, or have just met in passing. These stories can also be uplifting, joyful, or funny.
Focus on one person’s experience. Tell us why they left and what happened to them. Describe their journey, both physical and personal.
Please include the word “home” in your poem.
Write in a known poetic form of your choice and tell us which form you are using. You could share your favorite form or try something new.
III. Submit: Click on ‘Mister Linky’ below
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