The Rules of the game: <br /> <br />1) Take a random word from a book, dictionary, newspaper, cereal packet or whatever. <br />2) Pick out a question from any number of sources. I've found one or two from internet ads, Facebook etc. <br />3) Write a piece of verse or prose which attempts to answer the question, while making sure to include the word. <br /> <br />Here are three of my latest offerings: <br /> <br />Word: Plaster <br />Question: Are you writing a book? <br /> <br />If I was to sit down and write a book <br />(And I am a true book-lover) , <br />I'd fill it with words to inspire great hope, <br />And plaster my name on the cover! <br /> <br />Word: Cheaper <br />Question: Why is finding a job such a struggle? <br /> <br />The ideal job is hard to find. <br />The best get snapped up quickly. <br />I have to advertise myself <br />And lay the charm on thickly. <br />I need to let my new boss know <br />I'm really quite a keeper. <br />I'll do the job of ten good men <br />But do it ten times cheaper! <br /> <br />Word: Voices <br />Question: Is this poetry? <br /> <br />Most people think that poetry <br />Is just words set to rhythm and rhyme. <br />I don't think that it's ever that simple <br />To achieve such a feat so sublime. <br />To me, poetry's an expression <br />Of the voices inside of your head. <br />I don't have great wit, but my writing <br />Keeps me sane. Without it, I'm dead!<br /><br />Dawn Ferrett<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-quick-game-of-word-and-question/
