Terry Flood Poet Terza Rima

Unwritten

‘Of Gods And Policemen’, my title of note
My novel the third in a trilogy
A novel however, that I never wrote

From books one and two I sought synergy
And jotted some notes and rough pages
While some remained muttered soliloquy 

I worked on the premise for, seemingly, ages
My character profile in place
Of a copper so calm but with unrestrained rages

I gave him his name and imagined his face
But I doubt I shall write him down ever
Perhaps he will vanish without any trace

Perhaps I should never say never



16 July 2022
Contest: Terza Rima
Sponsor: L Milton Hankins

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Beryl Edmonds July 20, 2022 at 6:10 PM Never say never, you will write that third book someday. A great Terza Rima you’ve written. All the best… Belle Terry Flood July 21, 2022 at 5:47 AM Thanks, Belle. Unfortunately, the plot was so complex I’d probably struggle to remember where I was planning to take it. Maybe if I completely lose my muse again. Terry

Joseph May July 19, 2022 at 10:55 AM From a thought to chapter in an unwritten book, Very nicely penned Terry, Terry Flood July 19, 2022 at 11:50 AM Thanks, Joseph. I tend to stick to rhyme and Limerick, but I was tempted to have a dabble. Glad you enjoyed.

Gershon Wolf July 17, 2022 at 6:14 PM This is write up Milton's alley, methinks. ~ Holmes and Watson Terry Flood July 18, 2022 at 12:39 PM ‘Write up’… clever. Thanks, Gershon

Tom Cunningham July 17, 2022 at 12:19 AM Perhaps one day Terry, who knows. Hope you're keeping cool. Tom Terry Flood July 17, 2022 at 1:36 AM Hi, Tom. About a year ago I scribbled about a hundred pages, plot, histories, who was where and when and started drafting the actual story. Not strictly a trilogy, but one of three books that shared some in-depth links. Trouble is, with no plans to do so, my pen suddenly killed my most pivotal witness, the one who could shed much light at the end. I should have back-tracked and un-killed her, but I can’t help thinking that if my subconscious thought is was right, it probably is. Maybe one day. Cheers.

Jeff Kyser July 16, 2022 at 6:24 PM Reads really well, Terry. And like you say, who knows? Hope you get to finish it. Terry Flood July 17, 2022 at 1:37 AM Never tried a Terza Rima before. Glad you enjoyed, Jeff.