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.
~
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.
About the Creator
Denise E Lindquist
Retired, working part-time as a Native American culture consultant. I have an MSE, and an ABD. I write on Vocal, and Facebook. Poetry, non-fiction mostly, and working on fiction. Wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
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