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Style

noun noun: style; plural noun: styles; ?a particular procedure by which something is done; a manner or way. Example; “different styles of management” Style? Do I have a style? Quite partial to lists They’re easy to nail Once you find the rhythm of the thing Occasionally delve into Japanese Keeps the words fresh Cuts out the excess Challenges sometimes too Just let it flow mostly See what comes, occurs Start with a line That may or may not launch it Be informed, to an extent To an ongoing current event Annoyingly start rhyming midway Then come to an abrupt halt (I’m on a bit of a bracket fascination If you hadn’t noticed) (Apologies, if you’ve not actually seen My most recent stuff, my list) Be inspired, classic literature My choice, not consensus Find a quote or Latin phrase That a few strokes later send us On another verse drive Another poem-mobile An odd Dylan lyric Like “how does it feel?” So do I have a style Can I copyright my way Instantly recognisable No, they don’t come that way I’ll plow the lonely furrow Doubting anyone will read them Keep creating shapes on the page After I’m gone, will you feed them? 14.5.2022 1:00am (26 minutes)

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