You've getting the line/syllable count and the content down to a fine art. Great contrast here. And apropos of nothing I think I'll aim for six comment responses today. That's setting a high bar for me, eventually they will descend into off the cuff, trivial rubbish. Ah well, consider yourself lucky, you're the first cab off the rank. Alphie
Northern Hemisphere version...
ReplyDeleteCold January draughts creep
Into warm rooms like
Wintry steel fingers
Ah yes! I like it
DeleteIt is cold here right now so I enjoy the summer verse.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anne
DeleteThat brings back memories.
ReplyDeleteThat evening cool is like magic, isn't it?
DeleteYou've getting the line/syllable count and the content down to a fine art. Great contrast here.
ReplyDeleteAnd apropos of nothing I think I'll aim for six comment responses today. That's setting a high bar for me, eventually they will descend into off the cuff, trivial rubbish.
Ah well, consider yourself lucky, you're the first cab off the rank.
Alphie
off the cuff, trivial rubbish is where the most fun happens!
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