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12/27/2025

Inspired by The Goblet poetry form, created by John Anderson.

Check out John’s description of his new form in his blog, “New Poetry Form- ‘The Goblet’

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry/blogs/a_new_poetry_form_-_the_goblet-43884

Image concept by Poet using DALL-E (2025-12-27)

Close and Yet So Far

In my mind’s eye I picture myself
strapped inside a rocket soaring
just above the edge of space
there is just one problem
not enough money
cash—six figures
in my dreams!
oh my
what 
to
do
Pursue? I can’t—
Raise a glass to those who can

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