POEM STARTER
Inspired by Robin Marlowe
Write a poem that contains a volta before the final line.
A volta is a twist, normally at the end of a sonnet. Rather than a plot twist, this is normally a change of ideas, an inversion of the main theme, or a change of heart about an opinion.
Mixed Signals
How could you do that
Even when you don’t know my feelings for you.
How could you play with my heart
Then say it was a silly little joke
How _dare_ you say ‘aren’t friends supposed to flirt with each other?’
When I am confused and broken and tired
How dare you say we’re just friends
After dancing with me like that?!
How fucking dare you!
I’m still thinking about it.
Your smile, your beautiful eyes
Yet every time you say to others that we are just friends
My whole face is a disguise.
Do you like me-
Like me not?
Why can’t you decide?!
I’m sorry
I’m not actually angry
Just sad
I love you, and maybe someday…
Well,
Nevermind.
