Seventy-one words…

for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt where the given word is Key.

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The poets sat in a circle.  Sebastian stood up.

 

I gave you the key 

You opened the door

And scattered my feelings

All over the floor

 

But don’t think I’m beaten

You’ve not reached your goal

Twas the key to my heart

Not the lock on my soul

 

He turned around and walked away.

Belinda blushed, Charlotte shuffled, Cilla stared skyward.

 

I think we’d better end it there!

…said Chairman Charles.

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29 thoughts on “Seventy-one words…

  1. Shashi's avatar Shashi February 4, 2023 / 14:38

    Good one. Great form and style.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings February 4, 2023 / 16:41

      Poetry is not my thing, so your comment is much appreciated, Suzette!

  2. poetisatinta's avatar poetisatinta February 4, 2023 / 15:14

    Ha naughty old Sebastian and I loved the alliteration

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings February 4, 2023 / 16:40

      Being a two-timer’s naughty enough, but a three-timer? Thanks, Angela.

  3. Ron.'s avatar Ron. February 4, 2023 / 16:15

    Message received x3, eh? Well done.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings February 4, 2023 / 16:37

      Thanks, Ron. With 3 on the go something’s bound to wrong. Just a matter of which one did the damage!

  4. Sadje's avatar Sadje February 4, 2023 / 16:57

    Good take Keith.

      • Sadje's avatar Sadje February 5, 2023 / 02:17

        You’re most welcome

  5. beth's avatar beth February 4, 2023 / 17:28

    Ha! Such great word play

  6. Na'ama Yehuda's avatar Na'ama Yehuda February 4, 2023 / 17:42

    Hmm … he may need to update his poetric exit resume … 😉 Well done!!! LOVED IT!

  7. ben Alexander's avatar ben Alexander February 5, 2023 / 07:14

    Keith – I always enjoy clicking on your posts to read them <3

    ~David

  8. hilarymb's avatar hilarymb February 5, 2023 / 09:46

    Hi Keith. – thrice, yet not finished … I hope he and they can find a counsellor … cheers Hilary

  9. Bill's avatar Bill February 5, 2023 / 11:21

    A cleverly conjured poem to cast a spell on the few who knew. Nicely done, Keith.

  10. Dawn's avatar Dawn February 5, 2023 / 13:55

    Fantastic, Keith! 💞

  11. dorahak's avatar dorahak February 5, 2023 / 18:32

    I thought the rule is “third time lucky”. But there’s an exception to every rule. And his name is Sebastian. His poem got all the right results though! Loved every bit of this rhyme and scheme. 😭

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings February 6, 2023 / 14:34

      That is what they say, Dora! Delighted you like it.

  12. Sunra Rainz's avatar Sunra Rainz February 6, 2023 / 21:00

    Goodness me, what did they do to him?! Always something fun to read here, Keith! 🙂

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