General Poetry posted September 15, 2024


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A reverse poem

Turn Around

by Jessica Wheeler

 
Walk away.

For I could never 

Change my ways;

I swear to you, I'll

Let you down, again

And I will never  

Care enough to
turn around
 
Should you choose to leave, but
 
With nothing

More to give


Still, I have so much
 
That’s broken

In my heart

I need to let you

Go.

I beg you, please don't

Stay.
 
( read bottom-up)
 



Reverse Poem writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
Reverse poetry is a unique form where a poem can be read from top to bottom to reveal one meaning, and from bottom to top to reveal a different or even opposite meaning. Write this type of poem for this contest. At the end of your poem, include the note: “Now read bottom-up.” Read the Poem of the Month winner I am fine by Jessica Wheeler for an example.

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