I had EXACTLY the same reaction to the firefly poem and if you hadn't mentioned it, I was ready to send the link. What a surprise.
Golden shovels and acrostics most often surprise me because I'm starting off with a concept (acrostic) or idea (golden shovel) that I need to elaborate or explain, but no narrative or description in mind until I get started. The beginning letters/end words act as the throwing of the reins.
Honestly, as I read this section I thought of all the poems you write which seem to always have a way to pop a little surprise in a line and/or ending. It's really not a "little surprise" but instead often a profound meaning tucked inside.
I had EXACTLY the same reaction to the firefly poem and if you hadn't mentioned it, I was ready to send the link. What a surprise.
Golden shovels and acrostics most often surprise me because I'm starting off with a concept (acrostic) or idea (golden shovel) that I need to elaborate or explain, but no narrative or description in mind until I get started. The beginning letters/end words act as the throwing of the reins.
Mary Lee,
Honestly, as I read this section I thought of all the poems you write which seem to always have a way to pop a little surprise in a line and/or ending. It's really not a "little surprise" but instead often a profound meaning tucked inside.
Cathy
You're too kind. Thank you. 😘