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Poetry Practice: Word of the Day “Dreary”

Poetry practice: create a list of words with a theme, pick a word of the day and write an impromptu poem. For today, I have chosen “dreary”.


raining in the city
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Dreary eyes scan a sunless airspace.
Gray clouds suffocate skyscrapers.
A drizzle of rain slicks cement, steel, and glass.
Cityscape comprised of pulverized dreams.


This practice is used to push the boundaries of a poem. Have a word suggestion? Leave a comment below.