It’s day seven of National Poetry Writing Month, and judging by the contents of this blog, it would appear that I am running behind. But, really, I’m not. I’ve written at least one poem every day this month, but I haven’t been posting them. I don’t feel that many of them are worthy. Compared with many of my writing friends who are absolutely brilliant poets, my stuff just isn’t very good. Plus, my poetry tends to be on the depressing side, and I hate to bring other people down with my dark and dreary thoughts. I guess I post my latest cinquain, but I’m warning you – it’s not very happy or inspiring. (I really should find a new hobby.)

WAR

Bloodshed
Begets bloodshed
Never-ending cycle
Of violence and war that leads to
Nothing