We would indeed be in a sad state of affairs w/o the luxury of air conditioning. I'm looking forward to the time of year when it isn't necessary (although in Texas, that window is short).
Don't get me started on the difference between the lyricism of Ryan Tedder and that of Dan Reynolds Dan is a poet; I can point out at least one of ID's songs that has a perfectly symmetrical syllable count. Ryan leaves more up to the skill of his voice...
Thank you for that, Kiya - it's not many brave the wilds of my portfolio to discover my little 8-line poems, so it's wonderful to have some feedback on them. Much appreciated!
Wonderful poem that links footprints to bits and pieces of our memories over the years.
As we get older, we do leave a mark behind - footprints if you will - and even as they fade away, they'll always linger and be a reminder of what we once were.
Thanks for sharing this poignant piece with us, and keep on writing!
The Illustrious and Universal Order of Vegans United
Cabbage and Cauliflower
High up they tower
Emblems of Greenery
Above the scenery
Veggie power unleashed
The house of the priest
In proud display
But answers? No way!
Line count: 8
Rhymed aabb
For Small Talk, 09.07.25
Prompt: Picture of large vegetables on the roof of a house.
In stone enshrined
my captured mind
to chip away
free hands today.
The past released
my fortunes eased
freedom foretold
escape I hold.
Line count: 8
Rhymed aabb, four syllables per line
For Get The Picture? 09.07.25
Prompt: As per illustration (figure in concrete, only head and hands free).
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