4 line stanzas, as few as one stanza and up to as many as you like. 8 syllables or less per line. Rhyming is AAAb. The second stanza would be CCCd. The third, EEEf. And so on. Meaning nothing in one stanza must rhyme with anything in the previous stanza. The fourth line does not rhyme.
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Rescue me from predictable
Explain the inexplicable
Please make it irresistible
And I will follow.
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Ovi Poetry Challenge 31: RESCUE is your inspiration.
Young ambition shown in the face of
determination to achieve
while the same effort for perfection is seen
in teenage years
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The motto seen here
Is practice, practice
W3 Prompt #90: Wea’ve Written Weekly
“write a poem showing the beauty of your city or why you love the city you live in presently”
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Houston
never thinking I would look back to love this city
first impressions—hot, humid, crowded and too “Texan”
a New England naive bride stepped out to wet blanket odorous air
attitudes I could not understand yet found interesting
mind expanding to see and hear wonderful diversity
busy, loud, exciting and new cultures to explore
thankful now for the experience I had and now sometimes miss.
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***interesting to note and sad that Houston being an open minded diverse atmosphere is something that my current Wyoming city will never be
Poetics: City love
Your three words today are:
SULTRY FATAL FLAT
Helen wanted to be a femme fatale…her sister remarked, “dream on”. Nevertheless Helen pulled the sultry gown over her head, admiring her now flat stomach and ample breasts. “Who says money can’t buy everything,” laughing vampishly.
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Three Things challenge #M575
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hawks soaring above
skirt evening thunderstorms
wind chimes sound warnings
the predator loops meadows
creatures scurry to burrows
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24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 17, 1/16/24, Part III: Early Cold (January 5 – 20) Shokan 小寒 – Poet’s Choice
According to my grandkids the word is “fit” not “outfit” so below is my selfie for today. I snap my grands every day and we usually have something fun on them. I put this on since we’re all under cold snow and staying warm as possible this week. Then there’s this from my daughter—mother of four daughters!
And who wouldn’t want to be a super cool teenage girl?😂
So be cool but stay warm☺️
Hey! It’s time for your sixteenth prompt for Just Jot it January 2024. Today’s prompt comes to us courtesy of John Holton. Many thanks, John! Please be sure to visit John’s blog to read his posts and say hello. And follow him while you’re there if you’re not already. Your prompt for JusJoJan January 16th, 2024 is “variety.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!
Daily Prompt – JusJoJan the 16th, 2024
Sadness overtook her again as she stepped out of the cemetery area and into the waiting taxi. She knew the deceased was only one of the new men who joined protests against racism. They were all eager and brave, ready to right wrongs with the hope to be heard. At the meetings, energy surged and many talked of what might be accomplished if they stood strong together. She maintained the positive attitude while speaking of future plans to meet at the park and conduct a peaceful gathering. She smiled, surprised but pleased to see many young people in attendance. But that smile was the last smile to come upon her face. Shots rang out and members of the group suddenly fell down to the grass.
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dVerse — Prosery — January 15
The height of fashion and decadent design
Trying always to shock with her presence divine
Never just a black hat, dress, or cloak
Or accessory deep in bosoms to evoke
It was a dance like in an old movie
Class and style creating new groovy
Mentions with the latest news
Advertising her latest moves.
MLMM Wordle #356
The Bag Lady 
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