How Are Men The Same

The Challenge Prompt: Write a poem that presents moments or thoughts out of sequence.

Time doesn’t have to move in a straight line. This challenge invites you to disrupt sequence and reconsider how a poem unfolds.

You might shift between past and present, interrupt a scene with something that hasn’t happened yet, or maybe place cause after effect.

The sequence may be broken, but it should still feel intentional. Focus on how arrangement shapes meaning and emotional impact.

He said, I am the king of this castle

And I gave that to you without a hassle.

He said, Lady of leisure

I multitask, so my pleasure

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He said, let me do that for you

I'm grateful for all you do

He said, I have to go to work

I love how you support teamwork

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She said, I have a honey do list

This has to be done first

She said, my list can wait, I get the gist

Let me get a beer to quench my thirst

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He said, you look so pretty today

I have a meeting to go to, it's Wednesday

He said, I don't remember that

You don't remember that chat?

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She said, please hold the baby

I have no time, later maybe

She said, you are retired, Boo

I have work to do for you

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He said, you feel up to it

I'm tired, too much s-it

He said, let me rub your back

What about my feet and a snack

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He said, will do, I love you

I love you too

He said, that was great

Yes, thank you, first rate

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