My poem today is inspired by Emily Yamasaki’s post Core Memories on Ethical ELA’s #verselove April poetry writing challenge.
the exact spot you turn, turn, and plop into the crook of my legs in bed the sound of Bubba's horn from across the lake the time needed to boil the sugar, cocoa, milk and butter to the perfect consistency the exact location where scar tissue replaces a lump the eight digits pressed in order to reach you the feel of the worn three panel leather ball resting in my hand the sound of my father's whistle in a crowd the boards that creak as I sneak out of your room the woody scent of your cologne the place between your ear and nose where I nuzzle you for a furry kiss the blended sequence of breath and movement in a chaturanga the harsh words spoken to me 40 years ago, 28 years ago, 3 years ago
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I love this prompt. I dabble in that write-up but all of those comments overwhelm me sometimes. Your list of memories has such imagery and has me wanting to know more of the stories behind them. Nicely done.
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Thanks for reading! I need to slice about all of the lines.
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Your poem
Explored conflicting and
Varied emotions.
Your first line resonated with me and brought forgotten memories rushing back. Thank you for sharing both your inspiration and your response.
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Thank you for reading and responding, Dawn!
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Jill, I love your poem from the day of Emily’s prompt! What a beautiful list you have created here. I especially love the sound of Bubba’s horn from across the lake. You know when he’s approaching, and that is a welcome sound.
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Thank you for reading, Kim. I so enjoyed the prompt and think it would be a great poem to do with students, too.
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Hi, Jill. You’ve chocked so much into this poem and, like Leigh Ann, I’m thirsty for me. This format is new to me and I hope to try it. I check out verselove last week, but haven’t returned. You’ve persuaded me to do so. Thanks.
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Thank you for reading, Rita. I really enjoyed the format. It had me thinking for several days of things I have distinct memories of.
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Jill, I have been lurking there too. Your list is so descriptive and leaves me wanting to know more. Each of these lines could be a poem/story of its own.
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Thank you for reading, Rita. I loved the model prompt that day, and it had me thinking for several days. I should keep adding to the list as I think of other things.
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