"Island"--4-line Challenge

She precariously parked the supermarket cart,
watching its worn wheels
jump the concrete curb; it teetered dubiously
as if to remark–this prison is temporary.

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This poem is in response to an exercise/ challenge posted on Arcanum Cafe, at http://www.arcanumcafe.com Participants compose a four-line poem in response to a one-word prompt. In this case, the prompt was "ISLAND."

What sort of poetry magic can you create using the prompt "island" to create your own four-liner? Try NOT to use the word "Island" in your poetry--let the imagery speak for itself.

Post your poems in the comment section or in your own article. I can't wait to read your work!

Comments: 10

Bijou *~MotherGrizzly~* M. Aug 5, 2007, 7:11pm EDT

Thanks Angela! Want to give the prompt a try?

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Carolyn K. Aug 5, 2007, 10:37pm EDT

You're so amazing!

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Bijou *~MotherGrizzly~* M. Aug 6, 2007, 9:24am EDT

<3 to you Miss BFF!

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Sheri Fresonke H. Aug 6, 2007, 8:10pm EDT

Wow, been there. Good example of urban poetry. :-) Sheri

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Lacey K. Aug 10, 2007, 3:54pm EDT

Very good! I may have to try that challenge. An idea just sort of popped out when I read it.

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Susan A. Aug 10, 2007, 6:07pm EDT

I love to read your stuff

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Carolyn K. Aug 11, 2007, 6:33pm EDT

You're so amazingly talented. You tell me to write a 4 line poem using the word ISLAND and here's what I come up with:
Roses are red
Violets are blue
If stuck on and island
I'd be there with you.

See why YOU are the writer and I am not????
LOL

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