It’s time to leave the stormy month of April behind and move into the warmth of May. That also means I will experiment with one or more poetic styles that begin with the letter E. I did some research and decided that Echo Poems might be fun to write. They seem so simple that I am sure they will be challenging to write. The pattern used in creating this verse is a type of call and response. It is fun to read them out loud. I call this poem Bad Advice.
Creating an Echo Poem and Bad Advice
- The simple rule for creating an Echo Poem for the writer to repeat each line’s end syllable(s).
- The repeated syllable(s) must have its own line.
- These poems are short and to the point.
- There are no meter or rhyming rules.
- Repetition can take many creative forms.
I am excited about playing with this style of poetry. I worry that the repetition used to create this style might be boring. The only thing left for me to do is pick a theme and start writing. May could be a long month. It is always a bad idea to take bad advice, especially if sounded good at the time given.
Bad Advice Listening to bad advice Ice Running through the vein Drain On a weary mind Find The empty pocket It Is hard to resist Kissed By the lips of fate Late.
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The few times I’ve been worn down enough to follow someone else’s advice over my own usual procedure, I’ve been sorry for it later.
I know what you mean.
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I’m really digging your echoes❣️
Thank you.
Really like the echo poems and hate bad advice.
Thank you.