Hello, beautiful readers! Today, Robbie invites us to write a reverse Etheree for her Spin the Bottle syllabic poetry challenge. A reverse Etheree has ten lines with a syllabic pattern of 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. We could choose any topic we wanted.
My first thoughts were of my son. He is taking online classes at his university for this first year as a way to save money by living at home. In August, he will move to campus to get the full college experience. I am beyond proud of the young man he has become, and I am excited for his journey, but I am also going to miss having him around.
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A Mother's Joy
sound of first cry filled my heart with love
his monkey crawl showed innovation
his laughter made sound waves of joy
discipline brought excellence
life's lessons made him strong
now, ready to go
on own journey
leaves nest but
always
son
My other thought went dark. There are many benefits to stronger technology and AI, but when put in the wrong hands, it is destructive. We are living in a time where the powerful and greedy want full control, and their vision of the world only enriches themselves.
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Corrupt Leaders
manipulation controls narrative
deceit, half-truths litter the airwaves
lack of fact-checking hurts nation
greed and need for power reign
civil servants serve selves
chaos, lies resume
trust distinguished
uncertain
future
now
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Best wishes to your son in August as he takes on a new journey. I agree with you about AI. Stay strong and true to yourself. - Eugi
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eugi! I appreciate your words of encouragement. :-)
DeleteHi Yvette, your son is amazing. It is hard to study alone on-line. Greg had to do this during his first year at Uni because of covid. Your poem is delightful. Nothing can replace being a mother. Your second poem is sad. Hugs Robbie
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robbie! It hasn't been easy. He's missing the social aspect, but he wants to be fiscally responsible and doesn't want to graduate with debt. So, he's working and saving up money this year to give him a buffer when he gets up there. Thanks for visiting! :-)
DeleteThe poem for your son is just perfect! Congratulations to him for tackling life in a really good way! The dark poem...WAY too true!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jan! I am really proud of him. I appreciate you stopping by and sharing. :-)
DeleteLove your son's poem, touched my heart. As for the second poem, I could only nod in agreement reading it. Xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise! I appreciate you connecting with my poems. :-)
DeleteLovely heartfelt poem for your son. Feel devastated for what has happened to your country.You don't deserve this.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rall! Half of our country doesn't deserve this. The other half asked for this and will now have to live with the consequences of their actions. The rest of us will suffer with them, unfortunately. Thank you for your kind words. :-)
DeleteBeautiful poem about mothers and sons, Yvi. Your "Felon" poetry is spot on! 💜
ReplyDeleteThank you, Colleen! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteCongratulations to your son . . . change is never easy, even good change. I guess the leaders of our two countries have decided to engage is a no-win trade war instead of mutual co-operation to solve issues. :(
ReplyDeleteIt's stressful and sad, Mark. It's all about a power grab, and no one is winning. Thanks for stopping by and for the congrats to my son. :-)
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