Notes About The Poem

24 March 2026,
for TRAPPED IN A TABLEAU Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud

tableau

Cropped Tableau

Bound to notepad page
Mind locked in a cage
Margins rule insight
Cropping left and right
Bias frames the view
Cutting truth askew
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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La France Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 2:21 PM
John, wonderfully written and congratulations on your placement in the contest ~
Anderson Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Thanks very much. Great to hear from you. Cheers
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Wow. Profound and clever. Congrats
Anderson Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Thanks very much. All the Best to You. Cheers
Rodgers Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Hello John Powerful imagery, John. You’ve captured that struggle between the expansive mind and the restrictive page beautifully. A lean, muscular piece of writing. Spring Blessings, Daniel
Anderson Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Thanks very much, Glad you liked it. I appreciate the feedback.
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