Fogged over mirror
Obscures the vanity and
unveils character
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And now a challenge!
One of my favorite writing exercises is picking a random, mundane object and writing a poem about it in the 5-7-5 format. I've found it is a fantastic way to get the creative juices flowing. Now, I challenge you to do the same!
Rules are simple:
1. Write a poem about a mundane object in the 5-7-5 format.
2. Once published, drop the link into the comments below. This is the space from where I will draw the winner. It's not required to link back to this post, but it is appreciated. There is no limit to how many you can submit.
3. One week from now, I'll tip my three favorites $1.
Happy writing friends!
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About the Creator
Matthew J. Fromm
Full-time nerd, history enthusiast, and proprietor of arcane knowledge.
Here there be dragons, knights, castles, and quests (plus the occasional dose of absurdity).
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Comments (41)
Stopping back by to enter another Haiku. Hope you enjoy it. https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/beyond-the-pale-9f1s0alz%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cstyle data-emotion-css="w4qknv-Replies">.css-w4qknv-Replies{display:grid;gap:1.5rem;}
Hope I didn't miss the deadline with this one: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/taking-over-367a0pkb%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Am I too late? Here's mine: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/senescence-vu160hgx%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Got one in https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/woes-of-blushing-bras%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
"1. Write a poem about a mundane object in the 5-7-5 format." - I'm focused on that singular "a poem" Cause I know I could easily overdo it and flood Your comments section with a plethora of haikus.
I'm down with it. Thinking cap on.
Feeling crappy - so here's a boundlessly cheerful one. https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/waxy-magic-sticks%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Here's my silly take!! What great fun, Matthew!! https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/stealing%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
I'm interested...
Aaanddd the second one: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/fire-z32f04lm%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Here's my first entry: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/heritage-dvsi0ide%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
I just caught this so here is mine https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/bookmark-touc0iov%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
There you go, have another one - https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/shame-won-t-wash-away%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/to-your-taste%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Another: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/coaster-under-glass%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
My second go... great challenge! https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/rake-xejx0is6%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Wow, I wanna try it!!😊
Fun idea! Enjoyed writing this one. https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/power-of-the-gods%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Thanks for the fun diversion from what I was SUPPOSED to be writing! https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/tic-tac-tick-tock%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
My entry, Matthew. https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/flushed-out%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Oh, I'm always such a fan of the 5-7-5 structure!! Love this!!
My humble offering: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/ignis%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Cool challenge, Matt. Might have time for another. https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/elastic-souls%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Here is another thought https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/wired-6iws0cke%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/keeper-of-secrets-and-linen%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">