House of Cards

Chalkboard one-line poem prompt for April 1st, 2020

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If this dream be a
house of cards
send a forceful wind…
but send it tomorrow

Your Turn

THEME: Delusion

Share your own one-line poem on the theme as a response to this post, or write a stand-alone piece if you prefer. Tag your piece “One Line” if your poem is between 16 and 30 words long — and “Chalkboard Espresso” if your poem is 15 words or less. If you have a stand-alone poem, be sure to leave a link in the response section below.

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Thank you to Kathy Jacobs and Harper Thorpe for keeping our creative wheels spinning.