Sunburnt Speculations

As a writing exercise, I had to write a poem about poetry. Here’s my attempt.

Bundle up the ripened words.
Prove them with a finger pad strike, held against your ear.

Cut and crush.

Tumble them into the vat.
The sweet and firm; good and true; pretty and rough.

Shake and settle.

Fit the press. Turn the screw.
Catch the hard-won juice.

Leave it clear a few days; and if it’s good,
Share it with your neighbours.

Andy C. Wood