JUST ESCAPED THE SHREDDER

A Collection of Short Poems

No Change

Blue ink, black ink,

neither influences how I think

Burgundy quill might create some thrill,

 or a bright green gel for a serener spell

But I’m not so keen

Obstinate - is how I’ve always been

I write invariably on white

This feels right

Even minor changes don’t appeal

So why change what I feel?

 

Stuff to Trust

Dried leaves, resins, spirits, dust

Lying is a must

Secrets hushed

Clarity crushed

Dried leaves, resins, spirits, dust

 

Master Copy

Changed each caption

Made nine adaptations

Redrafted introduction

Reduced margins by a fraction

Rewrote second half

Edited final draft

 

Guilt with Caution

If guilt can tilt either way

let’s then think about it another day

and perhaps such feelings will dwindle  away

 

 

Reviews

[KAOlmsted]

Oh thank god these escaped the shredder! My favorite is Master Copy, because I sat here, smiling, nodding, I even said "Yup" out loud *laugh* Story of my life...if I spent as much time writing as I do editing what I've already written, I'd have a dozen novels under my belt :-D Thanks so much for sharing these gems.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

Thanks so very much my dear!

[lee von cleef]

Collect, collage, call comrades , red wine, repeat.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

recommence and shoot!

[emmy bon]

wonderful three i must say, well done ma'am.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

much appreciated sir!

[Forest Green]

What a unique approach to the process of writing...:)

And the subject of second guessing, ie. guilt is very nicely done.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

thank you for such generous feedback Steel and I hope that all is well with you.

[Dr. Wood ?]

these are a tad deeper, this is a change for you...

[SHEEMA HUQ]

sacarsm or character interpretation won't get ya anywhere except a puzzled reaction!

[Sirius King]

i love all 4...short and speaks volumes!

[SHEEMA HUQ]

wow Serenus, your encouragement is greatly welcome and appreciated

[SHEEMA HUQ]

Oh I love this, and the set up, and format, wonderfully done.
All 4 poems, reach out with such a sharp message.
Only you have this particular tongue, I adore to be here
And read your stuff!

E.L.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

cool girl! i love the fact that you love...glad you are about, laters.