This week let’s write a poem about being dull but make it exciting. Post your results below.
Living Poetry
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Monday Poetry Prompt: Dull
This week let’s write a poem about being dull but make it exciting. Post your results below.
Living Poetry 
The boy complained,
“Why is everyone just looking at him?
He doesn’t do anything
except cry and sleep.”
“You forgot poop. He also poops,” his father said.
“He’s new, that’s all.
He’ll get more interesting,” his mother said.
“Would you like to hold him?” his dad asked
ignoring the small intake of breath from the bed.
The slender shoulder shrugged.
The boy sat back in the vinyl chair
and accepted the bundle from the nurse.
A yawn and a tiny arm escaped the blanket.
“I wanted a dog. But I guess you’ll do.”
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Posted by JeanMarie | September 11, 2018, 2:44 AMIt’s tough being a big brother.
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Posted by Bartholomew Barker | September 11, 2018, 11:04 AMLike the librarian
in a dowdy dress
and horn-rimmed glasses
things that look dull
can be quite exciting,
once you peel
away her harsh
exterior.
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Posted by Bartholomew Barker | September 10, 2018, 5:59 PM