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Eight-line Poems 2

by Beholden

Rated: 13+ · Book · Writing · #2316158

The second of my collections of poems written for "Express It In Eight."

As usual these days, I choose blog format because it offers more space for the work.

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8 Most Recent Blog Comments:

TeeGateM

Jan 7, 2026 at 9:03am
In response to "Relax"

That is adorable.

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AmyJo-me, myself, and I

Aug 11, 2025 at 1:37pm
In response to "Hum"

We would indeed be in a sad state of affairs w/o the luxury of air conditioning. I'm looking forward to the time of year when it isn't necessary (although in Texas, that window is short).

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Amethyst Agape Angel ♡

Jun 15, 2025 at 10:43am
In response to "A Petty Poetic Point"

Don't get me started on the difference between the lyricism of Ryan Tedder and that of Dan Reynolds

Dan is a poet; I can point out at least one of ID's songs that has a perfectly symmetrical syllable count. Ryan leaves more up to the skill of his voice...

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Beholden

Jun 15, 2025 at 7:46am
In response to "A Petty Poetic Point"

Don't get me started on syllable counts!

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Cubby~On the road again!

Jun 15, 2025 at 7:21am
In response to "A Petty Poetic Point"

And this is SO true! I've noticed it myself. And the meter of the words isn't always perfect, either, because the notes can fill in.

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TJ says, "keep on keeping on!"

Apr 1, 2025 at 4:12pm
In response to "Muted"

Add in a little (or a lot) of snow and that's our day. Seems your muse is right there.

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Beholden

Apr 25, 2024 at 7:37pm
In response to "Footprints"

Thank you for that, Kiya - it's not many brave the wilds of my portfolio to discover my little 8-line poems, so it's wonderful to have some feedback on them. Much appreciated!

iKïyå§ama

Apr 25, 2024 at 7:28pm
In response to "Footprints"

Wonderful poem that links footprints to bits and pieces of our memories over the years.

As we get older, we do leave a mark behind - footprints if you will - and even as they fade away, they'll always linger and be a reminder of what we once were.

Thanks for sharing this poignant piece with us, and keep on writing!

February 8, 2026 at 9:32am

#1107859

Turning

Turning

It’s how you make a pot
of clay - turn it on a wheel
then fire it in a place so hot
it really seals the deal.

Or decorate with lacquer bright
a pattern on the side
to make the thing a cheerful sight
do not your talent hide.

Line countL 8
Rhymed abab
For Express It In Eight, 02.08.26
Prompt: Write a poem about turning.

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