Day Nineteen
on APRIL 19, 2022
Happy Tuesday, all, and happy nineteenth day of Na/GloPoWriMo.
Our daily (optional) prompt! Today’s challenge is to write a poem that starts with a command. It could be as uncomplicated as “Look,” as plaintive as “Come back,” or as silly as “Don’t you even think about putting that hot sauce in your hair.” Whatever command you choose, I hope you have fun ordering your readers around.
HATCHET THEM OUT! Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will hurt me none, ever. Well, I never! Rhymes for children? become staples, shift behavior sculpt opinion. Hatchet them out! If you have zilch to add to silence, improve or lengthen hush! Treat words with graciousness no frills or shtick; words of compassion Oh, the disdain! Rhymes for children? become staples, shift behavior sculpt opinion. Hatchet them out! Strive to be mindful impart clear points scathing words break bones. Cut! little children turn to adults become parents circle of life *** © 2022 selmamartin.com
Hours tardy on this one but here’s my contribution to the prompt of Day19.
Thanks for reading, and on to Day20.
I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.
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That worked really well Selma, you picked just the right phrase to illustrate your point
So pleased you read, Deb. And that you appreciated that phrase. Thanks my sweet. Again, happy BD 💗
Thanks Selma
Love this, Selma 💕🙂
I thank you so much. Harmony, your site still isn’t responding to me in the Reader. Saddens me.
Loved your Pizza staring poem. You’re a real funny one. 😂
Thanks so much, Selma! 💕🙂😁
Amen and amen! Language changes culture.
Thanks for that. I appreciate the visit. xoxo
Wonderful, Selma. Love it!💕👏👏👏💕
Aww. Thanks my sweet. Glad to know. XoXo
My pleasure, dear Selma.💕
Funny-not really-how words stick with us, leaving scars and trails behind them.
I know, right? Words need to be treated with respect. Thanks for the visit my sweet. xoxo
I am quite fond of nursery rhymes though…😅
Oh. Some are really good. So catchy. They hook us. And we remember them forever.
Great poem, Selma! Words are indeed powerful! 🙂
Thanks so much for your support Yvette. I appreciate every comment. Be well. xoxo