2017 April PAD Challenge: Day 16
If we were running uphill for the first half of the challenge, we’d be running downhill from here on out. I know writing is a different process, but yeah, we’re…
If we were running uphill for the first half of the challenge, we'd be running downhill from here on out. I know writing is a different process, but yeah, we're getting through this month. Let's keep it going!
For today’s prompt, take the phrase “(blank) System,” replace the blank with a word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. Possible titles could include: “Weather System,” “Solar System,” “Writing System,” “Ecological System,” or any number of other takes on systems.
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Here’s my attempt at a Blank System Poem:
“i don't have a system”
i don't have a system that works for me
at least i don't have one that always works
but i don't think you can blame the systems
i try sure but i can't deny that i'm
consistently inconsistent with them
despite my best intentions i'm just not
a person who works well within systems
you can blame it on the rain my lousy
childhood or the ever changing market
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