Mad
For Ellie Hoovs' Unofficial Wonderland Poetry Prompts Challenge
By Rachel DeemingPublished 8 months ago • 1 min read
Mind is in turmoil.
Am I sane? Is this real life?
Don't know this madhouse.
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An acrostic and a senryu. I have Susan Fourtané to thank for the inspiration. You should check her out here:
Read about Ellie's challenge here:
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Ha! I also totally missed the acrostic aspect… top marks. I’m definitely not the one to ask if you’re sane!😵💫
That's strange, I find this madhouse oddly familiar. Nicely done, Rachel.
Never heard of senryu poem so I will check it out.
This applies to my current work experience/environment way too well! Great combination of forms!
A question to ask every day. Well done!
A brilliant, relatable madness!
Brilliance in a concise package! And quite relatable, much of the time these days...
Well done Rachel. Looks like you've had a camera on in my house :)
Well-wrought!
Brilliant! Great acrostic and Senryū. 😁
I didn't pick up on the acrostic until you said it. Duh! Very clever 👏
Good
Oh wow, I wouldn't have realised it was an Acrostic if you didn't mention it. You're so brilliant!