Rhoda Tripp Poet Fibonacci

Penned Behind Bars

Thoughts
Trapped
Inside
Behind bars
Scales tipped unbalanced
Lack of harmony breeds this chord
Caged word's rhythmic pounding amplifies a deep, dark funk
Deliverance awaits, the blues scribbled into wall graffiti, notes penned behind bars

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Andrea Dietrich January 25, 2018 at 12:34 AM This one even better. VERY good writing and so cool with that prison blues funk vibe!! Rhoda Tripp January 25, 2018 at 5:58 PM Thank you, Andrea. It was my first attempt at a fibonacci form. Not easy. Especially that darn last line. Thanks for stopping in and for your wonderful comments of encouragement.

Edward Mccall December 21, 2017 at 3:02 PM I really like this poem Rhoda a great write to be sure Rhoda Tripp December 21, 2017 at 6:12 PM Thank you, Edward. Much appreciated.

FJ Thomas December 15, 2017 at 8:45 AM Rhoda I love how you've done this; sometimes not being able to write is the only thing we can write about. Great write! Rhoda Tripp December 16, 2017 at 6:16 AM Thank you, Dear. Much appreciated that you took the time to read. I will stop by your account as well.

Paul Callus December 12, 2017 at 8:58 AM Well done with this very well delivered Fibonacci, Rhoda. This could be metaphorical; no need to be behind bars to write these words...some people could feel confined in the life they're living...but a positive outlook could soon lead to deliverance. ~ Warm regards // paul Rhoda Tripp December 12, 2017 at 12:19 PM Thank you so much, Paul. I appreciate you helping me to remember the name of this poetry form. We reap what we sow, so a positive attitude reaps positive results. In due time, I'm sure. Thank you for your words of encouragement.

Kim Rodrigues December 11, 2017 at 3:38 PM Love it! No need to explain! Whatever the reader sees I go with. <3 Rhoda Tripp December 11, 2017 at 10:39 PM Thanks, Kim! You're a Dear

John Gondolf December 11, 2017 at 12:52 PM Rhoda, sometimes my thoughts are locked inside as well and I go for days without writing anything, then some trigger magically release them and they spew forth. John Rhoda Tripp December 11, 2017 at 10:38 PM While it's not nice to wish it on another, it's good to hear others suffer this malady. Lol. Thanks, John

Eve Roper December 10, 2017 at 9:39 PM nicely done, Rhoda, how I've been feeling here lately hugs Rhoda Tripp December 10, 2017 at 11:55 PM Thank you, Eve. It's a tad frustrating, no?

James Swartz December 10, 2017 at 5:54 PM You nailed the feeling of being penned in. I feel this way at times as well. A prison in my mind. Good thing you write to escape! Rhoda Tripp December 10, 2017 at 11:47 PM Yessss. Sometimes the thoughts are trapped inside and I can't find the proper words to release them. You interpreted it spot on. Thank you, James.

Vijay Pandit December 10, 2017 at 2:52 PM Perhaps you are thinking of others, Rhoda--who may be less fortunate. Rhoda Tripp December 10, 2017 at 2:55 PM Perhaps. I do feel sorry for those incarcerated during the holidays. Not sure exactly why my muse went in this direction.