April poetry challenge #2
The photograph above is one of five that will be posted, one each Wednesday during April 2014, in commatology’s April poetry challenge as part of National Poetry Month.
The challenge: Write a poem about (or inspired by) the photograph above and submit it using the comment box at the bottom of the page. You may use your own name or make one up. Don’t worry if you’re “not a poet.” The idea is to have fun.
All entries must be submitted before midnight Pacific time on April 30, 2014.
At 8 a.m. on May 1, 2014, I’ll randomly select one entry. The lucky poet will win a $25 gift package (your choice of five packages) from Brick Books.
Enter as many poems as you like, but make each one original.
Photo credit: Ladyheart, MorgueFile
5 Responses to “April poetry challenge #2”
Western Hospitality
I kind of knew the visitors that I expected
to come and stay with me out west
Would likely wear their western gear
to fit in and be suitably well dressed.
I wasn’t disappointed to see when they arrived
That their luggage was the trendy kind,
Matching well with the theme they choose:
“Olden Times” was what they had in mind.
I enjoyed the week of company.
We were all excited to visit and chat,
But I was glad when at last they left
Saying “What’s your hurry? Here’s your hat!”
I get some amazing spam comments. Some of them are almost poetic. See what you think:
A fantastic quantity of
even if ladies
absolutely need
loads of even more
than a single
carrier
pertaining to nighttime
never to point out day placed on.
Hi Judy, I really enjoyed reading your poem (Western Hospitality)! It has a charming, tongue-in-cheek quality to it that I could really relate to. I love the way the poem builds to the last line (my favorite), and the subtle contradiction in “What’s your hurry? Here’s your hat!” Thank you for sharing.
Well said, Anne! Thank you!
What’s your hurry? Here’s your hat. – love it!! The conflicting emotions of visitors!