Tag: Micropoetry

“Write Your Own Story”

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Lune, 3 Parts

Someone placed a label with the phrase, “Write Your Own Story” on one of our elevator doors, tucked neatly in the corner. Had I not been paying attention, I would have missed this message. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

write your own story
the message
could save my scared soul

change is a constant
that’s a truth
no one can deny

I’m ready to move
ahead now
time waits for no man

tortoise tableau

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a tableau poem

Zumi Tye Walking Around Its Terrarium. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

red-speckled tortoise
moves around s l o w l y
takes sips of water
and is greedy, too–
cozies up to me
when I tap the glass.

I learned about this form recently while reading an example at The Skeptic’s Kaddish, and I instantly fell in love with the tableau.

rainbow tableau

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a tableau poem

Two Rainbows. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

two loud thunderclaps
s p a n k e d the Friday sky
distracted from work
I looked up to see
a blend of colors
had birthed two rainbows

I learned about this form recently while reading an example at The Skeptic’s Kaddish, and I instantly fell in love with the tableau.