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Printed from https://www.writing.com/main/books/item_id/2316158-Eight-line-Poems-2/day/7-31-2024
Rated: 13+ · Book · Writing · #2316158
The second of my collections of poems written for "Express It In Eight."
As usual these days, I choose blog format because it offers more space for the work.
July 31, 2024 at 7:13am
July 31, 2024 at 7:13am
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A figure waves at a farmer silhouetted on the horizon.


Replacement

Bill Brown grew tired of his old scarecrow,
broomstick leg and extended arms,
tattered coat and straw-filled head,
and crows attracted by his perching charms.

Built him a new one from his wife's old frock,
gave her a bag and a bonnet atop,
threw up an arm as if hurling a stone,
and the crows flew away with never a stop.



Line count: 8
Rhymed abcb
For Express It In Eight, 07.31.24
Prompt: As per illustration.


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