This poem is not concrete. It’s not set in stone nor cement. It’s sedentary. Neither resilient nor reliable, stable nor sturdy; this poem is untrustworthy. Deliberately flammable, fearless, flirty. While it changes shape, misbehaves, it’s worthy. Trim the wick. Watch it glow, but don’t blow it. This flame is my poem.
Artwork: “Candle Flame” Michael Creese
NaPoWriMo#28~Create a concrete poem. I dreaded this assignment as a child. I loved the leak of the words and then trying to mold them into a shape, I couldn’t even. But here, I’ve created my anti-concrete, concrete poem. “They tell me to stop, but I keep on going.” The finish line is a few days away. Then, my lovely muse rests.
Yard Sale of Thoughts 
Loved this, as usual.
By the way, “concrete” also has a double meaning that pairs well with stone and cement.
And the artwork is absolutely stunning.
Thank you for posting!
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I’m glad you picked up on that. I was hoping to play with the word concrete and then the lovely fluidity of flame. Cheers. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.💜
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wow, hot poem 🔥🔥🚒🚒
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Thank you.💜 It was burning in me during my commute. But, I’m glad it took shape this afternoon.
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creativity is fun…at least to start with 😁😁
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Cool! ❤️☺️
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Thank you. 💜
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Stunning depictions with such a great contrast between flowing prose and rigid structure. Beautifully penned, K! ❤
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Thank you kindly, Tom. Burnt out a bit from this week Only one more day to blaze though. 💜
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You’ve got this! ❤ Hope you get time to relax this May Day weekend 🙂
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Thank you, Tom. I appreciate the support. I have a wedding that first May weekend, though. But, there should be a far amount of relaxing involved.
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a flibbertigibbet of a poem 🙂
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Thank you. 🤭
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H.O.T. Indeed!
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🔥 Thanks, Ron.
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I really liked this. Great word choice
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Thanks, Ali. I appreciate your kind comment. 😁
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Love what you’ve expressed here. I feel this way about a lot of my poems. That, they are in some ways ever evolving, burning, and bright. Wonderful poem, K.
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How wonderful. To feel blaze with each verse. I get a bubbly sensation sometimes when the meant-to-be words arrive, and there is a flush as well. 💜🔥
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I love a rebel! I like that you wrote an anti-concrete poem and a well-composed one at that. I am glad we only have one day to go! I have stuck to prompts throughout this year, let’s see what tomorrow brings! ❤🙂❤
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Yes, it has been a challenge. I almost turned my back on a few of them, but I’ve been able to plow through these prompts. Today’s is well, not a favorite of mine, but the fairytales sound fun. I’ve been enjoying your responses, Carolyn. Best of luck finishing the final few. 💜
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I think it’s best it’s not concrete – it makes it fluid and alive
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Thank you very much, Simon. I’m not good with rules, as this poem illustrates perfectly.
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Rules are definitely a 2 edged sword… no one like them but in some way we need them I think lol
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Yes, If we didn’t have rules, how could we enjoy breaking them. 😂 No, I get it. Rules serve a purpose.
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Yeah… Breaking them 😂
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Love your un-concretey poem – words that need air to breathe…
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Thank you. It’s true; I’m anti-smothering.
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Truly beautiful, thank you for coming out with this insightful poem.
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Thank you for reading it and leaving me this warm encouragement. It is much appreciated. 😊
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