Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted October 27, 2009


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Before I Cross the Door

by adewpearl

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Before
I cross the door
in order to explore
a boundless world that beckons me,
I first must break the latch locked so secure
against all fear that threatens me.
I'll breach this barricade
with steps not made
before.



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Write a poem with a strict syllable count. Starting your first line with a two syllable word, you then consecutively increase the number of syllables per line by two. i.e. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 Then down again, 8, 6, 4, 2 Making the final line the same two syllable word you began with. See examples in the announcement.

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