Olive oil veil I love,
evolve lil’ evil vile ovo.
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I am a writer-turned-web-developer-turned-writer-again. My blog focuses on experimental literature, constrained writing prompts, and original works of poetry. I am also currently writing a mystery novel. Join me here to talk about all things fringe writing, nontraditional novels, and more.
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Water
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Beau Present
A short beau present poem written using the word “water.”
Beau Presents & Big Ol' Crusty Books O' Magick
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Beau Present
In college I experimented with a constrained writing system called the beau present. This is an experimental poem often prepared as a wedding gift. The names of the betrothed serve both as the title of the poem, and as a challenge to the writer.
What is Holorhyme Poetry?
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Holorhyme
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I made this experimental poem by reading the alphabet aloud forward and backward. It is also what 2000’s era chat bots sounded like when they talk to each other.