Jinxed

He swallowed vanity whole, spit up rhododendrons, gasped at greasepaint fingerprints— his own— finally saw himself: Clown.

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/8/2025 1:33:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great micro poem : Jinxed :) - hugs

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/28/2025 5:54:00 PM

Dear Jaymee, your poem for the prompt is ingenious! So creative, so clever. Great use of language, melancholy mood and a fantastic finale. Best wishes for the contest and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan

Jaymee Thomas
Date: 4/30/2025 4:25:00 AM

Oh, Susan. You are too kind. This was a great prompt, and I had a lot of fun coming up with different versions of it, although most of them ended up in the bin lol. I hope all is well with you <3