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The second of my collections of poems written for "Express It In Eight."

As usual these days, I choose blog format because it offers more space for the work.
February 23, 2026 at 10:11am
February 23, 2026 at 10:11am
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A Crumpled Poem

Naughty little poem,
won’t do as it’s told;
don’t look, don’t show ‘em,
it’s really too bold.

Crumple it and throw it
as far as it will go;
even you should know it,
don’t ask - it’ll say no.


Line count: 8
Rhymed abab
For Express It In Eight, 02.23.26
Prompt: Write a crumpled poem.
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