Lost
The quick pick ticket
Selected lotto numbers and
Waited for drawing
Ticket
Won.
$ $ $ $ $ $
Author's notes: Had fun writing my second reverse poem. Winning and losing, it's a gambler's risk.
The Prompt
Write a poem that takes on a different meaning when you read the lines from bottom to top.
Your task is to create a reverse poem—an enchanting composition that unfolds with one meaning when reading the lines from top to bottom, and an entirely different meaning when reading the lines in reverse from bottom to top. Carefully choose words to construct lines that reveal hidden depths and unexpected twists in both directions. Your poem does not need to start and end with repeated lines.
This challenge invites you to explore the creative boundaries of expression, playing with the reader's expectations and delivering a unique linguistic experience. Craft a poem that seamlessly transitions between two distinct perspectives, offering a literary dance where the verses gracefully pivot to convey contrasting meanings. This dual-layered exploration in form can be tricky, but when it works, it's magical.
Mahalo!
About the Creator
Babs Iverson
Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.
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Comments (18)
Your content and execution: 5 Stars!!! Great job, Babs!
A great poem!!
Oh, clever one, Babs!!
Nicely done Babs! And works wonderfully both ways!
Great inverse Babs!😊💕
What a great topic for this form!
This is really well done, Babs 💜
I love how it gives two very distinct meanings when read forwards and in reverse! Well done!
Love this as it’s all too relatable Babs 😊
Brilliant!!! Topsy-turvy, just like gambling, too!
I loved the idea for this piece. It’s very relatable and a fun to read! Nice work, Babs! ❤️
Ouuu, very nicely done, Babs. 💓💓
Nicely done, Babs.
Nice! Keep playing and writing!
Good luck in the challenge Babs! I still haven't finished one of these!
Nice take on the challenge
nice
Very clever. Well done, my friend.