POEM STARTER

Write a poem exploring movement.

Exercise, dance, gesturing, reaching – focus on whatever type of movement you like, but consider the language you can use to portray the action.

COVID And Me

I cough Pain splinters my back My abdomen tightens Holding myself together Between breaths I cough Aching bone deep Sleep nestled in my spine Elbows knees Weighing me to sofa in front of Keith Morrison I cough Myself awake My thoughts slurred My movements slush Flames lick my throat Between boosters and antiviral meds I stagger towards wellness

Comments 2

Jovie Layne

3 years ago

This is such an interesting poem based on the prompt. I like that you use coughing and pain as movements. Well done.

DjinniRB

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