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Black Ivy

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I tried this form where the first word of each line rhymes with the last word of the same line, all lines having same number of syllables, in this case, 6 syllables. And I like the end result :)

Cancer has no answer Death leaves a shaky breath Left feeling so bereft Dark thoughts create a mark Spent in life's wary dent Saddened, feeling maddened Cries of pain pierce the eyes Languish in deep anguish Seeping blackness creeping Cancer, gloom enhancer Prowls as pained patient yowls Tears cut short hurtful years 06.04.2021 For Chantelle Anne Cooke's "Cancer Ivy" contest

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/1/2021 7:35:00 PM

Cries of pain pierce the eyes Beautiful. Congratulations!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/4/2021 5:56:00 PM

Clever use of a new form you devised to discuss cancer, Jo. Love the title for this one too.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/4/2021 5:55:00 PM

It can indeed cause so much pain to the human heart. Love the skillful way you put it all together, thank you for sharing dear heart :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/4/2021 2:03:00 PM

I've never tried this type of poem. Very well done. The subject matter is sad. There's so much sadness these days. I know it's for a contest. Good luck. Thanks for the visit to my page.