POEM STARTER
Create a narrative poem telling the story of a family heirloom, passed down through generations. Consider how its meaning and value change over time with the course of the narrative.
Rocking horse.
Flaming hair
Pounding hooves
Legs flayed
Eyes white rolling
Always winning
The main event.
The starred stallion.
Ridden, cheered and triumphant
as gleeful children holler.
All smiles.
…
Falling mane
Chipped nails
A knocked knee
Flaky cornea
Always dusty
The biggest problem.
That bloody horse.
Hidden, derided and side-eyed
as adults wonder when
It’s time.
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