Fogged over mirror
Obscures the vanity and
unveils character
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And now a challenge!
One of my favorite writing exercises is picking a random, mundane object and writing a poem about it in the 5-7-5 format. I've found it is a fantastic way to get the creative juices flowing. Now, I challenge you to do the same!
Rules are simple:
1. Write a poem about a mundane object in the 5-7-5 format.
2. Once published, drop the link into the comments below. This is the space from where I will draw the winner. It's not required to link back to this post, but it is appreciated. There is no limit to how many you can submit.
3. One week from now, I'll tip my three favorites $1.
Happy writing friends!
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Comments (41)
Stopping back by to enter another Haiku. Hope you enjoy it. https://vocal.media/poets/beyond-the-pale-9f1s0alz
Hope I didn't miss the deadline with this one: https://vocal.media/poets/taking-over-367a0pkb
Am I too late? Here's mine: https://vocal.media/poets/senescence-vu160hgx
Got one in https://vocal.media/poets/woes-of-blushing-bras
"1. Write a poem about a mundane object in the 5-7-5 format." - I'm focused on that singular "a poem" Cause I know I could easily overdo it and flood Your comments section with a plethora of haikus.
I'm down with it. Thinking cap on.
Feeling crappy - so here's a boundlessly cheerful one. https://vocal.media/poets/waxy-magic-sticks
Here's my silly take!! What great fun, Matthew!! https://vocal.media/poets/stealing
I'm interested...
Aaanddd the second one: https://vocal.media/poets/fire-z32f04lm
Here's my first entry: https://vocal.media/poets/heritage-dvsi0ide
I just caught this so here is mine https://vocal.media/poets/bookmark-touc0iov
There you go, have another one - https://vocal.media/poets/shame-won-t-wash-away
https://vocal.media/poets/to-your-taste
Another: https://vocal.media/poets/coaster-under-glass
My second go... great challenge! https://vocal.media/poets/rake-xejx0is6
Wow, I wanna try it!!😊
Fun idea! Enjoyed writing this one. https://vocal.media/poets/power-of-the-gods
Thanks for the fun diversion from what I was SUPPOSED to be writing! https://vocal.media/poets/tic-tac-tick-tock
My entry, Matthew. https://vocal.media/poets/flushed-out
Oh, I'm always such a fan of the 5-7-5 structure!! Love this!!
My humble offering: https://vocal.media/poets/ignis
Cool challenge, Matt. Might have time for another. https://vocal.media/poets/elastic-souls
Here is another thought https://vocal.media/poets/wired-6iws0cke
https://vocal.media/poets/keeper-of-secrets-and-linen