#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day – Day 8
Hi everyone! Today is day eight of the national poetry month competition.
Here’s my offering >>>
DAY EIGHT:
[Instructions:] Name your alter-ego, and then describe him/her in detail. Then write in your alter-ego’s voice. Maybe your alter-ego is a streetwise detective, or a superhero, or a very small goldfinch. Whoever or whatever your alternate self may be, I hope this prompt lets you stretch both your writing skills and your self-knowledge.
all week my husband
has told me I’m hot
I was so very pleased
turns out I’ve been running
a fever!
Mmm, this is my week. I’m on steroid therapy and have developed a minor infection … this little ditty of mine has amused me no end (can you tell I’m in a bit of a cheeky mood today?), and in response to today’s NaPoWriMo prompt, I have to ask, what would my alter ego say to this? … [clears throat and dives right in …]
born from the foam of severed genitals
I wear many faces
I am the goddess of sea, of war, of love
come hither oh ardent suitor
let my waves of passion rock you
Today’s poetic form is a Japanese form called the Gogyohka, which translates as ‘five-line poem.’ A Gogyohka is stanzaic, is written in one quintain or five-lined stanza, and each line is one phrase. It is without limits on theme or meter or length of each line/phrase, and is untitled and unrhymed.
It seems dear Aphrodite gave me a helping hand this morning … and how fitting that she went on to have a daughter called Harmonia? *wink, wink*
Have a wonderful day, everyone, and I’ll see you tomorrow with Day Nine on the NaPoWriMo 30 Day Poetry Challenge 🙂
© Harmony Kent 2022
I hope you feel better soon! I love “cheeky.”
Thanks, Ruth. I’m doing better today. 💕🙂
I just love the way your poetry makes me think and smile. This post is no exception!! <3
Aww, thanks so much, Annette! Hugs 💕🙂
Hey Harmony,
Your ‘cheeky’ ditty and the 5 lines that followed were very entertaining. Hope you’re feeling better.
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Thanks so much, Arti! I am doing better today. Hugs 💕🙂
You really made me smile, Harmony! I love your cheeky verses.😊❤️
I’m so happy you enjoyed them! Thanks so much, Paeansunplugged 💕🙂
Two great poems, Harmony, and a lot of fun. I love the idea of writing in an alter ego! 🙂
It’s not something I’ve done before, and I did enjoy it. One to revisit, I think! Thanks, Mae 💕🙂
Wow…great poems, Harmony. Smiles for the first and as for the second — BRAVO! 🤩
Fantastic! Thanks so much, Gwen 💕🙂
The first made me laugh the second made me cross my legs. Both well done, Harmony
Teehehee! 😂 Thanks so much, John 💕🙂
Both of these were fantastic, Harmony! I love your alter-ego. 😉
Awesome! Thanks, Yvi 💕🙂
I love these short poems. He should have told you were hot even if you had a fever. i hope you get well soon.
Thanks, Molly! 💕🙂
Love them both. The alter ego was fun.
Awesome! Thanks so much, Denise 💕🙂
Lol, Harmony! The first poem brought a chuckle. The second one is exquisite! What a powerful alter-ego!
Yay! Thanks so much, Jan 💕🙂
Two for the price of one. Great job, Harmony!
Thanks,Staci! 💕🙂
Your poems are so great. The first one made me giggle. 😀
That’s fantastic! Thanks so much, Kymber 💕🙂
Oh, wow, powerful.
Thanks so much, Alexandra 💕🙂
The alter ego certainly has a different view of things! 🙂 Good work, Harmony.
Teehehee! Thanks, Joan 💕🙂
Two clever poems, Harmony, one to make us laugh at life and one to make us lust at lovers.
So glad you enjoyed them. Thanks, Priscilla 💕🙂
Lol..i love the first one..it made me smile…laugh actually 😊 nice one Hamony…😊😊
Fantastic! Thanks, Mich 💕🙂