Eight-line Poems

Arc Me Another

Arc Me Another

“Turning and turning in the widening gyre”
the circle chases itself, unconcerned
about slowing to make it easier,
like the dog circling before lying down,
like the snake swallowing its tail,
the earth swinging upon its gravitational
orbit. Round and round the mulberry bush,
the monkey chasing the weasel.


Line count: 8
Free verse
For Express It In Eight, 11.12.21
Prompt: Write a circle/round poem.
Note: There is something called a round or circle poem but, since its first requirement is that it have nine lines, I must presume that is not what is meant here.