We don’t need another poem
Out of the holidays, out of the seasons
Don’t make the same mistake again
Rolling seas and moonlight are not reasons
To write another one the same
And I wonder when are we ever gonna change
A prompt repeated ’til nothing else remains
We don’t need another poem
We don’t need the same old metaphors
All we want is life beyond
Another simile that simply bores
I know it’s something we can rely on
But there’s got to be better out there
Love and nature, their day is done
Just another castle built in the air
And I wonder when we are ever gonna change
A prompt repeated ’til nothing else remains
We don’t need another poem
We don’t need the same old similes
All we want is life beyond
Another metaphor to simply please
So what do we do with our lives?
We leave only a mark
Will our poem shine like a light
Or end in the dark?
Give it all or nothing
We don’t need another poem
About autumn, Christmas or Halloween
All we want is life beyond
Another set of rhymes already seen
To the tune of We Don’t Need Another Hero. After following a number of poetry prompt blogs for more than 12 months now I found it a little amusing that the same seasonal themes return again.
It’s more an observation than a criticism as I rarely bother to write about seasons specifically, or holidays (especially if they are not relevant to my location). Folks can write about whatever makes them happy. It’s easy to not read something! But I do like to be challenged by the writer to perhaps come at the prompt from a new angle for a change.
26th Sep 2025 – Shared with Poets and Storytellers United – fall
Today I’m feeling:
Good today, less pain in my shoulder and energetic after a good little workout this morning, skipping push-ups when asked by the app.
First two classes were fun but I’ll be glad when the last one is finished, though I still have to go to the hospital after getting home.
Health:
Physical: 8
Mental: 8
Today I’m grateful for:
The doctor who had the pleasure of fingering my prostate and the nurse who smushed in some kind of gel after he finished. What a job! Easy for me, I just had to lie there.
My prostate is fine, though just enlarged due to my age.
The best thing about today was:
A cheap Chinese guitar pedal that has good reviews finally arrived today and got me excited. However, due to being at the hospital for about 3 hours, I’ve run out of time to try it.
What was out of your control today and how did you handle it?
The doctor recommended a cystoscopy (sp?), which doesn’t sound like fun. Sticking a camera down my peehole to see if there is any obstruction.
I’m quite curious about it, to be honest, but the downside of the procedure is that it will cost 10,000 baht. I made an appointment for next month but not sure if I will do it yet.
Something I learned today?
Metal Storm gun fires 450,000 rounds per minute from five barrels and intercepts hypersonic missiles. The US Phalanx system fires 4,500 rpm.
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