Senryu
Everything Changes
Time changes all things And changes come in all shapes— Does nothing stay? Author’s Note: Today is day sixteen of my path on the fifty-day song/lyric-inspired senryū challenge. The poem today is inspired by “Changes” from Shrek 2, written by David Bowie and performed by Butterfly Boucher. You can listen to the song below.
By Stephanie Hoogstad4 days ago in Poets
High Heel Boots
Your boots trampled me But my boots have sharp high heels Made for destruction Author’s Note: Welcome to day fifteen on my path along the fifty-day song/lyric-based senryū challenge! Today’s poem is based on “These Boots are Made for Walking” by Nancy Sinatra, which you can listen to below. Even though the original song is about kicking a cheating guy to the curb, I feel that it can also be uplifting when the world in general has you down. I hope you enjoy it and my poem!
By Stephanie Hoogstad5 days ago in Poets
Easy
Introduction This week I took delivery of the fourth Curved Air album, "Air Cut", which I don't think I have ever owned or heard. I played it all, and it seemed very familiar and rather excellent, especially the closing song, which forms the basis for these words.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 6 days ago in Poets
As Hell Burns Around Us
Hell burns around us Tearing down our hope and luck But I’ll stand by you Author’s Note: Today marks the fourteenth day of my path on the fifty-day song/lyric-inspired senryū challenge. Today’s poem was inspired by “Stand By You” by Rachel Platten, which you can listen to below. I’ve written a poem partially inspired by this song before, but this is the first one that I’ve done for this senryū challenge. I’ve found this song to be very uplifting during challenging times, so I thought it appropriate to share. I hope you enjoy it and my poem.
By Stephanie Hoogstad6 days ago in Poets
