Thanks to Imogen and Sophie for leaving a reminder me of Jacob's poetry formula on their feedback sheet: CREATE CRAFT COMMUNICATE.
I've only just rubbed this off the board- also from Jacob:
- Striking First Line
- Cliches (Kill Them!)
- Cut Unnecessary Words
- Striking Resolution
- Form/ Structure
Our Writer's Group really got down to business. We discussed a work entitled 'Love Poem to Fear' by Catherine Pierce. A few simple steps later...
A Love Poem To Recession-Kat Quill
Carbon Monoxide clouds billow
around me. The cold evening
air enhancing the sweet
concoction of nicotine and
coffee.
Coppers rattle on the table top
Measly change from a
magnificent meal. Waitresses
my sole companion while my
coffee
gently steams...
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