solutions found
considered that
when whole
variables separated and
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Author notes: This is my first attempt at writing a reverse poem. From top to bottom is negative, and the read from bottom to top is positive. My inspiration came from the saying,
You can't see the forest for the trees.
About this challenge
The Prompt
Write a poem that takes on a different meaning when you read the lines from bottom to top.
Your task is to create a reverse poem—an enchanting composition that unfolds with one meaning when reading the lines from top to bottom, and an entirely different meaning when reading the lines in reverse from bottom to top. Carefully choose words to construct lines that reveal hidden depths and unexpected twists in both directions. Your poem does not need to start and end with repeated lines.
This challenge invites you to explore the creative boundaries of expression, playing with the reader's expectations and delivering a unique linguistic experience. Craft a poem that seamlessly transitions between two distinct perspectives, offering a literary dance where the verses gracefully pivot to convey contrasting meanings. This dual-layered exploration in form can be tricky, but when it works, it's magical.
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About the Creator
Babs Iverson
Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.
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Comments (17)
I like the difference between parts of something, and a something being parts put together😊
a wonderful piece of writing.
Ou, this is wonderful, Babs!! You nailed this!
I say glorious first attempt Triple S! I have yet to try and am shaking in my boots just a little bit 😜
This is Brilliant Babs ❤️❤️❤️
Nicely done!
Oooo, I love how that saying inspired you! Your poem was so brilliantly executed and I loved reading it both ways!
Nice! Well done Babs!😊💕
Well done, Babs.
This is great, so much said in so few words, and then you read it the other way and it's totally different again!
This is lovely, Babs. I like shorter inverse poems. They hit the mark with little said, yet it feels all the more fulfilling <3
Babs, this is so cool!
Great work, Babs!!
Very clever Babs!
nice concept. Loved it
Well done!
Well done Babs!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾