John Lawless Poet Free verse

Suddenly Swans

Suddenly Swans

ZITS….that plague
eradicated
soft stubbly itch
faint beard
announcing itself.

They were…..once
my sister’s
pig-tailed, bratty friends
now gliding past
in nuanced elegance
			…..suddenly swans


©4/5/2019

Suddenly Swans Poetry Contest
Maureen McGreavy - sponsor

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Connie Marcum Wong April 28, 2019 at 9:46 PM I always think of being an ugly duckling when I think of swans myself John. Now that I'm much older I realize somewhere along the way I became a swan. A great win you can be proud of John. Kudos on your win! : )

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 26, 2019 at 10:17 PM Just love this. Word perfect. Congratulations on your win John! & thank you :) xomo Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 27, 2019 at 9:32 PM ? John Lawless April 27, 2019 at 7:46 AM Thanks Mo, it was an intriguing list of themes. I always remember the line from the poem "In Flanders fields where poppies grow"......

Connie Marcum Wong April 5, 2019 at 12:13 PM A sweet interpretation of the Swans for the contest John. Have a lovely Easter. : ) John Lawless April 27, 2019 at 7:49 AM Well, hey, I married one.....

Barbara Gorelick April 5, 2019 at 10:56 AM I like your take on Swans. Ill bet it does great in the contest. BG John Lawless April 27, 2019 at 7:49 AM Thanks Barbara, always good to hear from you.

Charlie Smith April 5, 2019 at 9:38 AM Absolutely love this one John, best wishes... John Lawless April 27, 2019 at 7:44 AM Thanks Charlie, from puling pigtails to panting.....