Happy poetry month! Throughout April, I’ll be crafting poetry every day. There may be days I’m inspired to do something beautiful, brilliant, sparkling in its craft.
There may be other days I’m writing to keep my wheels moving. Today is such a day.
For today, an Etheree: a poem that works from one to ten syllables (and, sometimes, back again):
on
the first
of April,
I stand, looking
at the rest of the
month, wondering if I
have it within myself to
keep writing, this time all in verse
(after all…I always say it’s my
preferred method of expression), so one
would think I’d leap right in, ready to
take the world on, line after line
but there are times (more often
than not) where I’d like a
moment of silence,
a retreat from
the need for
any
words.
Soapbox: The Way I see Things 
You kicked off the month with a beauty of a poem. Thanks for teaching me a new poetic form. The introvert in me especially loves the conclusion.
Thanks, Stephanie! I like the comfort that a structured poem provides. Call it linguistic swaddling =)
…of course, ask me to write a sonnet and I will probably hide under the bed.
The format and organization of this poem is indeed a strength. I also enjoyed its concluding lines and could relate. Best wishes for meeting your April goal.
Thanks, Nancy. I’m looking forward to April, as poetry is probably my favorite. It has me wondering what sorts of fun I’ll be brewing up!
Great way to start the month. I agree that at times, silence is needed. Have a good month.
Ahhh SILENCE. It’s its own poem, I think.
Come to think of it, I think I did write either a post or a poem about the different types of silence. Maybe I’ll dig that up somewhere.
love the flow of this form! And some of the best days leave us speechless. Thanks for sharing. Happy April!
Happy April to you! Yes, the etheree is one of my favorites, and there’s always a surprise waiting for me some time around line 7 or 8, when I’m trying to express what I want (and keep track of syllables).
This form meets function. I feel the ebb and flow of your poetic voice. Happy Poetry Month!
Thanks. Happy poetry month to you, too!