261st Virtual Poetry Circle
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Welcome to the 261st Virtual Poetry Circle!
Remember, this is just for fun and is not meant to be stressful.
Keep in mind what Molly Peacock’s book suggested.
Look at a line, a stanza, sentences, and images; describe what you like or don’t like; and offer an opinion. If you missed my review of her book, check it out here.
Today’s poem is from Hoa Nguyen's As Long as Trees Last:
Independence Day 2010
Can be cracked or am that you didn't consider me or I thought so recovering in a nap You took the 4th of July beers
In the movie she was Asian and playing an Asian part singing white on white in the white room
I want to strum or mask this day
Ask a question of the large “picture” window like why and why and also why to think of the napalmed girl in the picture
What do you think?