Reverse poems are written to be read top to bottom, and conversely, to be read bottom to top. When read in reverse, the poem should elicit a reversal of the tone and sentiment that is given reading it forward. Some incorrectly refer to this as “mirror” poetry, but that is an entirely different form, which we will address at some point in this series, hopefully. https://commonsensiblyspeaking.wordpress.com/2020/05/15/whittled-words-reverse-poem/comment-page-1/?unapproved=4605&moderation-hash=380f46b74fafb8f2f74d22b65f51c0c2#comment-4605
Ode to mourning
All your days can still shine bright
Despite the showers that rage
And the storm that you feel is real
Your loss is forever.
Give in to your feelings
Mourn the dead as you have praised the living.
Light may shine another day.
Gray clouds will cover you
Let yourself feel the pain
Grief will eat you
Tend to your inner self
Do not pretend it hurts no more
This feeling is incomprehensible
It buries you.
It clouds the sun.
©2020 CBialczak Poetry
This is great !! 🙂
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Thank you Nima. It was tricky
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And you did well 😊
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Great post 😁
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Thank you for mentioning my blog and the Whittled Words series. I love the tone of your poem and the intense emotions it evokes. The flow is smooth and it fits the form well. THis is a tricky form and you have handled it well.
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Thanks Brad!
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