Au Naturel
For The Vocal "Inverse Challenge"
Introduction
This is essentially an observation of how we see things from different viewpoints. Do we look at the shed and dead leaves or the magnificent growing tree?
I find this poetry concept difficult to approach which is why my poems are so short but can find great examples here.
The music is "Chasing Daylight" by Scott Buckley"
The Prompt
Write a poem that takes on a different meaning when you read the lines from bottom to top.
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Leaves On The Ground
Broken Branches
Is All That Is Left
What You See At First
But Look
And You See
Strong And Tall
A Magnificent Tree
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Mike Singleton π Mikeydred
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I Give
Introduction I found this definition of this sort of poem on the internet What do you call a poem that can be read backwards? Extending that idea then of forward and backward are palindrome poems. You might also know them as reverse poems or mirror poems. These are poems that you can read for meaning in two waysβfrom top to bottom and then bottom to top.
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Comments (8)
Nicely done, Mike.
Mike, this is so gorgeous!! Oh my goodness, I just want to keep reading more of these from you, lol. Well done! These have been a treat to read.
You're really good at this Mike! I loved this!
Awesome nature poem!!! Loved it!!!πβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Another beautiful piece, Mike!
Short but powerful. I felt the difference when I read it in reverse. Excellent work! I loved the illustration as well.
I love a good tree, and this was a lovely tree-bute (not even sorry)
This took some thought out effort! I wanted to read a few before attempting one. You taught me well! Lead the way π