POEM STARTER
Write a 'golden shovel' using a line from an existing poem that you enjoy.
A golden shovel is a poetic form in which the last word of each of your lines is taken, in order, from a line of another poem. Look at some examples and then have a go!
At such a time as this
First, we must turn away
We need not engage
Don't imitate their poisoned gossip
Answer trouble with tact
Credit: Professional Spanish Knocks on the Door by Elisabet Velasquez
“Answer trouble with tact” I feel like I need that plastered on my wall in massive 1000pt font lol. Fantastic!!
I agree with Jawafra here on the depth of the verse. Certainly one to make you think!
Always wonderful to find deep wisdom in just a few lines! I still have lines in my head from a Spanish poem that I memorized for class when I was 11 years old, I’ve always loved the opening line: I open my wings before they begin to cry…I don’t know if you like ‘Magical Realism’, often used in Latin literature…if so I just read a book of short stories that is really good: The Rock Eaters by Brenda Peynado. Have a day filled with all things good!🙂
