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Printed from https://www.writing.com/main/books/item_id/2316158-Eight-line-Poems-2/month/7-1-2025
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.
July 5, 2025 at 8:33am
July 5, 2025 at 8:33am
#1092854
Apropos of Nothing

Reasons to be cheerful,
I’d rather not be fearful,
so let me have an earful,
and never be so tearful.

These poems can be silly,
landscapes might be hilly,
a horse is oft a filly,
and no, my name’s not Billy.



Line count: 8
Rhymed aaaa bbbb
For Express It In Eight, 07.05.25
Prompt: None.
July 3, 2025 at 9:45am
July 3, 2025 at 9:45am
#1092723
Rat Race

I must be up and gone by eight
the rules require I not be late
these timely deadlines are my fate
the sprouts upon my daily plate.

My life is measured out in bits
no wonder that my brow is knit
I serve the timepiece on the wall
and heed its ev’ry beck and call.



Line count: 8
Rhymed aaaa bbcc
For Express It In Eight, 07.03.25
Prompt: None.
July 1, 2025 at 10:48am
July 1, 2025 at 10:48am
#1092602
Roses

Eighteen yellow roses came today
but I seem to miss the things they say
tomorrow they will die and fade away
and you and I will find another way.

I don’t know why they should be yellow
the question is more thought than bellow
but I retreat and let it mellow
that’s me you see, a laid back fellow.



Line count: 8
Rhymed aaaa bbbb
For Express It In Eight, 07.01.25
No prompt.


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