John Anderson Poet Free verse

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This is an example of a new poetry form called TREE. The counterpoints are arrayed as branches separated by the '<>' which symbolises the trunk. The lines (pairs pf branches) concern the same theme or topic. The first line in bold is the heading. The lines increase in length forming a triangular 'tree' shape.

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The Wordsmiths Muse a Craft

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dour, drab <> embellished
don't recite <> read out loud
stop for a pause <> never stop writing
be difficult, obscure <> be clear express self
ignore other poets <> read many good poems
procrastinate, delay <> expedite, keep on track
wait till words come <> search for words till done
writing is a task, adopted <> writing is a pleasure, a calling
never be intiminated by editors <> believe in yourself and your abilities
write when you have  opportunity <> write to a schedule in planned sessions

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Kim Rodrigues June 9, 2023 at 12:40 PM Love the difference in your two trees! Yay! John Anderson June 9, 2023 at 1:03 PM thanks very much, cheers

Phil Salmon August 16, 2017 at 8:07 AM Nice Truth in the tension between opposites Fuzzy logic Le plus ca change, le plus ca la meme chose John Anderson August 16, 2017 at 12:20 PM Thanks for your comments. Best Wishes

Heidi Sands July 26, 2017 at 7:35 AM John, this is so creative and such good messages in it too! I love it . Saving as a favorite. Thank you :)