A woozy drunk DUI He lost control because he was DUI Police officer arrest drunk for DUI What was thought a bender-fender was deeper He got a ticket for DUI The victim pressed charges for DUI The drunk pleaded guilty for DUI What was…
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Hour Thirteen – The Guilt
Hour Thirteen – Write a poem about a time when something really bad happened…that later turned out to be a good thing. The Guilt I broke two promises that year Both, unintentional, of course But the guilt, it overtakes the grief The…
Congratulations Half Marathoners
Congratulations Half Marathoners! I am so happy that you have completed 12 poems in 12 hours! That is wonderful. Thank you for joining us in this madness. In the past I have personally verified that everyone who applied for a certificate was eligible and then…
Hour 12 – Gatherings
Hour 12 – Gatherings Its normally takes place on a Saturday usually bright and early, A skirl of the pipe chanter, the hum of the drones, the crisp sound of the drums. If you look around you’ll find a sea of different tartan kilts….
The Unconcerned Lion
“Past the river, and through the jungle, There lives a lion, In its den, It prowls around at the mouth of its cave, Circling the air as if it’s trying to catch invisible prey. It never hunts nor leaves it cave, But sits around lazily,…
Hour Twelve – The Joy of Human Interaction
Hour Twelve – Write about gathering with others. The specifics are up to you. The Joy of Human Interaction Lockdown – I thought I had been fine Complacent in a cosy home all mine Wandering all day from room to room Meeting friends…
Fear left without a backward glance (hour 12)
Black, white, and brown skin colours lost meaning when we gathered to celebrate the One who had so much done in need and in deed the worship was electric the mood ecstatic the environment terrific Time lost its meaning as no one was…
Poetry Marathon Hour 12:
Well, if I complete this poem, I’m half way there – I can do this – I can get this out and successfully. There is no real and actual prompt here – but at the same time – I’ve been doing these cute collages between…
Shadow Mine (Hour 13)
It Always Follows Reminder of truest self Forever with me
Poetry Marathon Hour 11:
I love the blog, www.iwrotethisforyou.me and it’s fancy randomizer feature over on the right hand side of the page. And so that is how I landed on the inspiration for this – poem 11 – because progress is indeed being made even if it does…