Pain that is hard to express –
Distress! I cannot measure
This constant dull ache and itch;
It’s a bitch, not a pleasure.
After I came down with this —
Yes, I was remiss, and more,
I pooh-poohed getting this shot!
I know it now — not before
This is in response to the W3 prompt this week:
Compose two verses according to the following specifications:
- “Opposites”:The first and last word of each stanza must be opposites of one another;
- The two stanzas must use different opposites.
- No restrictions on form, length, meter, or rhyme;
- Thematic: Write about emotions, attitudes, and/or moods;
I chose to try again at a Welsh form: Awdl Gywydd
- Four lines
- Seven syllables per line
- The final syllable of the first and third lines rhyme with the 3rd-5th syllable of the following lines
- The second and fourth lines rhyme.
This is also in response to having Shingles — which aren’t an emotion, attitude or mood, but they sure do provoke a lot of those.
Hot Dogs and Marmalade 
I love poems that combine the Serious with a bit of the Silly.
A timely reminder that we are not out of the danger yet! I think it fits the mood criteria quite well. A very serious mood! 🙂
I like the Awdl Gywydd form.
I like the form too because of the internal rhymes
Brilliant use of the prompt! I love that you are taking your pain and providing some pleasure with this poem!!
I’m so sorry Sally. I hope you get better soon. Hugs
I love these rhymes. The poetry form is interesting.
Very impressive internal rhyme, Sally… That is no mean feat! (and I’m sorry you’re suffering from shingles – such a bummer!)
❤
David
Great take on opposites 🙌
Well done! Sorry about the shingles.
Hi, Sally 👋🏻
This week’s W3, hosted by the wonderful and talented Reena Saxena, is now live:
Enjoy!
Much love,
David