Rotten Poetry. This is poetry that still uses vivid images, strong feelings, and interesting language, but basically makes you want to groan. The format is:
1st line: In the ____________ of my mind,
2nd line: two or more senses in conflict
3rd line: a matter-of-fact, simple statement
4th line: an optimistic, future-oriented statement of hope
In the valleys of my mind,
light waves ripple
I have never felt like this
dreaming of a leaky waterbed.
In the rotunda of my mind,
scents gasp knowingly
my shoes are on the wrong feet
when will the bluebirds sing?
In the toe jam of my mind,
aromas scrape
the Ides come in the middle of the month
that is tomorrow.
In the baseball diamond of my mind,
falling leaves brighten the evening glory
the season seems never ending.
When will it all end?
In the egg of my mind,
bulbous light drips
my bones ache,
though I will feel better tomorrow
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