Iambic Quatrains
Morning
A fog was drawn across the earth
between all things and me,
but I did not see less of life—
I peered more carefully.
Sometimes I give myself exercises to do. I think of them like push-ups or sit-ups. Lately I’ve been feeling my meter needs more work, so this week I did some extra iambic quatrains. Of course I read some Emily Dickinson to get in the mood.
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Nice! I thought of Dickinson right away when I read your words. 🙂
Such wisdom. Beautiful.
That is such a lovely poem. I thought it was Dickinson when I read it.
Your exercises are working, Liz. This poem is lovely, especially because the message is to look more carefully. Always look more carefully. =)
I Love the pic and your poem
I thought it was Dickinson, Liz. Lovely to see what is done “carefully”.
Yes, you were definitely channeling Emily when you wrote this, Liz! Lovely.
Thanks, Everyone! I’ll have to think of some new exercises for this week!