Today, I challenge you to use the wondrous powers of the Internet to help you write, and I have a particular method in mind. Think of a common proverb or phrase — something like “All that glitters is not gold,” or “If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.” Then plug the first three words of the phrase into a search engine. Skim through the first few pages of results, collecting (rather like a poetic magpie) words and phrases that interest you. Then use those words and phrases as the inspirations (and some of the source material) for a new poem. Happy writing!
Proverb Chosen ~
A Stitch in Time saves Nine
A shiver runs down the spine
royal dress showing the slash
time short, problem benign
how to define, fracture hairline
rip in the fabric,tear in the piece
neat pleat folded fine by the crease
no knitting needles need no thread
for the garment is silky not a pelisse;
hoofs trot horses snort bell rings
check to see if ready are all things
O’ Dear I fear I fear the tear ! the tear!
How on earth will her Highness wear?
all are worried fixed all wear a frown
what can be done to save the crown
Think Think Move Move Do Do Sew
All crowded in, pins threads needles
pushed pulled pleated threaded too
pricked raced hemmed stitches flew
at last a dozen doing their best
won the race , time and test
at last jig jumps on was the dance
smiles spread as saved was the gown
Princess ready as Prince Royal fine
stepped in elegant graceful and fine
fallen maids exhausted on the floor
fingers sore ‘with stitches galore
it really is true as the sages opine
‘a stitch in time saves nine’
POETIC OCEANS 