It’s National Poetry Month–let’s get into it!
Of late, I have been dabbling with writing poems using alliteration. When it all comes together, it is really kind of a fun thing to do. It is definitely a challenge because it demands very concise language to convey the message using as many words with the letter(s) that you are repeating. I love it!
I wrote this one from a prompt. It required that we use “Wild Wicked Wind” as the title of our piece. Given the nature of the title, it seemed to scream “Use alliteration!“, so I did. Also, it just so happened that the weather around that time was dreary…and it all seemed to come together for this little ditty. I hope you like it! Feel free to comment and share! I’d love to hear from you!
Wild Wicked Wind
A wild wicked wind
wails in the sky
wildflowers wilt, wither
and waste away
while willows weep their sorrow
for summer gone
This wild wicked wind
wakens winter
and we wonder with weary
when we will welcome back
the warmth of the sun
Elizabeth Michaud
Elizabeth Michaud 