poetry 2017 / 03

For today’s prompt, pick an object (any object), make it the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. Possible titles could include: “Toothbrush,” “Rake,” “Pilot G2 Premium Gel Roller Pen,” or any number of other objective titles. Have fun with it.

Kimono

Pure white

the purity of thought

cleanliness of mind,

of body.

Grip, flow

use his momentum against him

let his strength move through you

and around you

when he is gone only you will remain.

The correct lever can move a mountain.

Be the lever.