Nonet, my first attempt

November 23, 2007 | Filed Under Poetry 

Michelle Johnson of Poefiti and Poefusion, loves to introduce her readers to different poetry styles. This week it was a Nonet, nine lines: first line has nine syllables, each line then decreasing by one syllable. She will have an example up soon, but I had to try. I can’t wait to try again for something more poetic.

Self Defeatist

His mind sets itself up for a fall:
Go one step forward, two steps back
Take negative as gospel
Close and lock door, toss key
Open mouth to foot
hear only this:
dumb, dumber,
dumbest
me.

MeeAugraphie
11/23/07

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3 Responses to “Nonet, my first attempt”

  1. Rose Dewy Knickers on November 23rd, 2007 10:54

    This is great Marcia. The self can be so cruel at times.

    Rose

    xo

    Thank you so much, Rose. Self is cruel when we let it be - or are too tired to fight it.

  2. Michelle Johnson on November 23rd, 2007 11:59

    One is always cruelest to oneself. Your first attempt at the Nonet was very good. Keep up the good work.

    Have a nice day.

    Thanks, Michelle, it was fun to try.

  3. Scott on November 23rd, 2007 14:43

    The eyes are the windows to our souls, is that why I stare at the mirror so long? Thanks for the self reflection, well done with the Nonet!

    Have a great day!

    Scott


    Scott, I’m glad you have a mirror to stare in so long… It’s wonderful to see our reflections.

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