W J Clarke Poet Verse

The Stable of Hope

No abode,
Told to move on, 
Where to? 
No offerings, 
Blankets worn and frayed, 
Cold stiff joints, 
Frostbite? 
Shoes threadbare, 
Chilblains? 
I gaze high, 
The star glows, 
My stomach groans hard, 
I pack my meagre bag, 
Then, 
head for the stable

15/12/22

Writing challenge – Yalto Form Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Constance La France

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Valsa George January 3, 2023 at 8:01 PM Concise, but bearing the entire agony, Mary and Joseph had ! The tedium of long miles of travel, their abject poverty, the lack of a place to rest and the birth pangs.... all summed up in utmost brevity in Yalto form. Great effort W.J. Into my FAVE W J Clarke January 4, 2023 at 4:39 PM Thank you very much Valsa. It means a lot to me receiving such feedback from one of my most inspiring poets on PS. I am so happy that you were able to interpret my meaning.

Constance La France January 2, 2023 at 1:45 PM WJ, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - Yalto Form, well done, Constance W J Clarke January 3, 2023 at 2:54 PM Thank you Constance. I really enjoyed the challenge. Happy New year!

Anne-Lise Andresen December 20, 2022 at 11:12 AM - Congratulations on your great win :) - I wish you a Merry Christmas :) - W J Clarke December 20, 2022 at 4:03 PM Thank you. Congratulations on your first place win. Merry Christmas to you as well.

Sara Kendrick December 20, 2022 at 4:55 AM Congratulations on this winner. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara W J Clarke December 20, 2022 at 4:02 PM Thank you Sara. Congratulations on your win as well.

Edward Ibeh December 19, 2022 at 5:11 PM Nicely composed Yalto verse, W.J.:-) I hope you write more. Congratulations on your win! W J Clarke December 20, 2022 at 2:40 AM Thank you for your encouraging comments Edward. Much appreciated.