There are more formal interpretations of how to write a pantoum, but I’ve decided to try this one, mainly because it’s easier.
Write 8 lines of poetry
Then put them together using this basic structure: Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, Line 2, 5, 4, 6, Lines 5, 7, 6, 8, Lines 7, 3, 8, 1 Tree Langdon
I remain conflicted
even knowing he is addicted
Do I want him away from me
someone else can’t make this decision you see.
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Even knowing he is addicted
he and his girlfriend have separated
someone else can’t make this decision you see
it was taken away, yet it still has to be you and me.
~
He and his girlfriend have separated
does this require the addiction to be treated
It was taken away, yet it still has to be you and me
it won’t hurt anything, and it may help you see.
~
Does this require the addiction to be treated
do I want him away from me
it won’t hurt anything, and it may help you see
I remain conflicted!
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It was first published by Write Under the Moon on medium.com for a challenge.
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Denise E Lindquist
I am married with 7 children, 27 grands, and 12 great-grandchildren. I am a culture consultant part-time. I write A Poem a Day in February for 8 years now. I wrote 4 - 50,000 word stories in NaNoWriMo. I write on Vocal/Medium weekly.
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This was so poignant. Loved your Pantoum!
very nice
Impressive!!! Love it!!!❤️❤️💕
Good work. Actually all these stanzas could be separate poems and a way to cope with an addiction.
I haven't tried this form yet. Very intrigued...