Eight-line Poems

A Solitary Thought

A Solitary Thought

If we should get our just deserts
for dryness to the rafter,
rather it should be desserts
as punishment comes after.

And if dessert is sweet reward
for eating all our greens,
we’re all agreed and of accord
with justice done and seen.


Line count: 8
Rhymed abab
For Express IT In Eight, 12.27.23
Prompt: Take time to be alone.
Note: The thought came to me when I was alone.