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alycewilson

NaPoWriMo 2012: Day 10

Apr 13, 2012 11:24

Throughout the month of April, in honor of National Poetry Writing Month, I am writing an average of one poem a day. Most of them will be based on prompts I have found on various sites ( Read more... )

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Comments 4

unmowngrass April 13 2012, 18:23:53 UTC

Very expressive! Almost welling up myself.

alycewilson April 13 2012, 18:34:17 UTC

Thanks. I was thinking it was too obvious and overwrought, but I thought I ought to just write what I was thinking. All the phrases in italics come from either Trayvon's parents or other commentators reacting to the arrest.

similiesslip April 13 2012, 18:27:22 UTC

I really like how you related it to your own mothering journey. And I also like how you pointed out, those who march march for all sons, everywhere.

I wrote a poem about this a few weeks back but I really like yours better.

This poem is well-woven and strong. Thanks for sharing!

alycewilson April 13 2012, 18:35:59 UTC

If your poem is available online, please share the link with me. I must have missed it.

Thanks for the positive feedback. I think I could probably do more with this, but I might need a little distance on it. Even though I am not involved in anyway, I feel very emotionally involved in it. I don't think any mother can see something like this happen and not be moved.