The Mysterious Disappearance of The Palindrome
I’m a person who enjoys writing challenges, trying out new genres and forms of writing. As writers we can all improve by stretching ourselves and reaching beyond self imposed limitations. Therefore, I just had to respond to PHILLY DREAMER’s challenge to write a Palindrome poem.
Like many people, if it wasn’t for Triond member PHILLY DREAMER I would still be blissfully unaware what a Palindrome was. But as he’d laid down a challenge to us all and being a player with words, I just had to accept. This challenge was a double edged one, not only did we have to write a form of poem that was probably unfamiliar to most of us, but the topic itself was a challenge, reflecting upon what we saw when we looked into the mirror of our lives. If you haven’t already read PHILLY DREAMER’s article on Palindrome poetry, click here to find more about what was involved. It’s other name is Mirror Poetry.
Well, I commented at the end of the article that I wouldn’t go to sleep until my poem was written. Write I did, moving words this way and that. He was right, the challenge was a tricky one, especially to get the meaning to flow properly. Having finished my poem, fortunately written on paper, I wrote a short article and submitted it. Unfortunately, I didn’t keep a copy of the article. You see that little Palindrome simply disappeared.
When I woke this morning, it was gone. The title of the page was there, evidence that I hadn’t been dreaming, but when I tried to open it, the page comment up with only the title, no content. There was nothing for it but to start again. After all, my Palindrome has been written. I can’t just let it wither in internet space. So, here is what I wrote.
Mischievous eyes,
camouflage memories of
secretive stories
protected by age
because
protected by age
secretive stories
camouflage memories of
mischievous eyes.
Thank you PHILLY DREAMER for your article, Poetry Challenge: Reflections in the Mirror. It is challenges such as these that not only help us all improve our writing, but also help improve participation on Triond. If you haven’t already had a go at a Palindrome, please do. It’s lots of fun.
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January 28th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Val what a wonderful poem. I had forgotten of the joy in reading a Palindrone poem. Thank you for sharing and for Philly Dreamer’s challenge.
January 28th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
For above, it was the article I didn’t keep a copy of. Fortunately the poem survived. Will try and correct this mistake.
January 28th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
Write and write, like it
January 28th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Like, mysterious
January 28th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
LOL, This sounds like someone has been naughty in their life .
January 28th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Well, it seems like the above really isn’t a palindrome as I havent reversed the order of the words in the second half lines. Bother! Never mind, it was fun writing it
January 28th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Excellent!
January 28th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
Not bad, Val. I like it, and as you say, you had fun:)
January 28th, 2012 at 11:43 pm
nice share
January 29th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Awwwww…You poor thing! Shuffling words to wake to emptiness…SO SAD..the poem is brilliant Val – as is the light in your soul..
January 29th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
I thought Palindrome has something got to do with Sarah Palin syndrome. lol. A very interesting approach to poetry Val. If I try it too hard, it just won’t work.:)
January 29th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
I wrote about Palindromes a while ago too, they are fun. Your poem was clever!
January 29th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
What a great poem. I have not read a palindrome in a while. Thanks for sharing.
January 29th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Val, think I missed it, I must have a look. Yours is well done.
January 29th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
It’s my first time to learn about Palindrome poetry. Your poem is interesting and well-written.
January 30th, 2012 at 2:06 am
great going…going great
January 30th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Extremely thought provoking, thanks for sharing!
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:47 am
excellent! I read quite a few of the poems written in answer to the P..challenge and phillydreamer is going to have a touch time in deciding on the winner, for sure
April 9th, 2012 at 7:01 am
Well done Val cheers I might well try this
April 9th, 2012 at 7:02 am
cheers Val nice challenge