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Title taken from a compelling anti-war song.
When Will We Ever Learn? by HarryT
3-6-9 Music Poem writing prompt entry

I cried when
Peter, Paul and Mary
Sang on the stage at the Gate of Horn

About the
Young men gone for soldiers
and ending in graveyards every one

Even now
when hearing this sad song...
Teardrops begin welling in my heart


Writing Prompt
Write a 3-6-9 poem about music. It can be about your favorite song, lyrics, an artist, an instrument. Anything to do with music. A 3-6-9 poem consists of three stanzas. Each stanza follows the 3-6-9 format. First line is 3 syllables, second is 6 syllables, and third is 9 syllables.

Author Notes
The Gate of Horn was a folk song club that was located in Chicago. The title of the poem is taken from the words in the song, "Where Have All the Flowers Gone."

     

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