Category: Words
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Twisted Claptrap (hmmm)

I was recently introduced to a new form of poem called a clerical –nope – clarion – not that – cladogram – nah – clavicorn – claptrap – ah, a clerihew! A whimsical four-line biograph where the first line features the subject’s name. I wanted to do something slightly different with this form, and tell…
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Wordle: Spectre

The air is still, the sky is clear The breeze is keeping the mist from here The view from the bridge obscured tonight A light trail leads to an eerie sight A floating figure fills the space Long trim cloak obscures the face Fingers like needles pointing forth Words trip when it tries to talk…
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Hurried Hallowe’en Haiku: Subtle

Spirits in the room Make their presence known at times In some subtle ways
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Wordle: Concoction

To pot add lock of hair and quart of grain Stir and watch the blue steam billow Then after a period of ten minutes lain Blend in the blade of grass and sprig of willow Vigorously boil for ten minutes more Then filter out the nasties Into tiny vials the liquid pour To the shoulder…
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Wordle: A Nice Cup of Tea?

Screams and wails Knocks and taps Heart pounding in my chest Heavy rain hits the windows Free will prevents me from heading upstairs The noises are coming from there I check the date once more It’s not Halloween yet A pot of tea to clear the fear A burst teabag doesn’t help Tea floats like…
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