my question begs, how do I remain,
remain without wanting to compete
compete for your attention
attention you offer willingly
willingly, but at what cost
cost may be greater
greater than you realize
realize first, I’m in love
love, found adamant in a terra-cotta sky
*Loop Poem
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Love this poem and format, Audrey. I’ve never tried one of these. 🙂 Hugs 💗
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Giving a poem like this a chance can be fun for sparking creativity. Enjoy!
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“Dorothy, get Toto and get in the cellar!”
Ok, that movie (seen as a kid) is what comes to mind with that image.
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Kansas and Nebraska share similar topography, C, so I can see why the movie comes to mind.
Fairly certain no one would have had to tell me to go to the cellar.
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Hmmm, thought that was all one big state ya just fly over.
You would leave Toto behind? Awww, poor Toto!
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Said like a true … none Midwesterner. We are important. *nods knowingly*
I’d have had Toto in a baby carrier on my body hours before, C. I leave no one behind.
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“None Midwesterner”? Of course y’all are important, without y’all California would be nearby and we wouldn’t want that!
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My auto correct and you must be in cahoots. “Non-Midwesterners is what I mean to say, but seeing how you only see us as padding between y’all and the Californians I suppose it isn’t worth clarifying now is it?! 😜
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Well, there’s the buffer to be sure but never forget your other virtue. Should the plane flying over the “fly over” states experience trouble they have somewhere to land.
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*smirk* So our new tag line or state motto should maybe be “Old Reliable ” or possibly “Flat and Wide”.
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Maybe it could be a runway heading?
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Yes and in pink neon, possibly
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you beautiful soul.
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Thank you for reading, Gary.
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you are welcome.
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Great loop poem, Audrey! And I love Love LOVE the content. 😍
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Ah, I’m grateful for the encouragement, Betty. ♡
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Beautifully done, Poetess! I, too, find that structure sometimes helps me say something that otherwise I might not be able to say. Love the photo as well!
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Thank you, my friend. Yes, it helps to have a guide sometimes. Keeps me focused on what needs said.
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Loved the loop poem. You did such a nice job with it too.
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Thank you, John. A loop poem offers a bit of restraint, but I try to offer them up with some thought.
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So glad you’re in love – what a delightful feeling, Audrey.
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Aren’t we all in love? Thank you, Shari
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Well done, Audrey. I was struck by “willingly, but at what cost” – a question ask too few times during an earlier stage of my life.
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There is so much thought we could lend these words. Thank you, Dan.
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I must admit, Audrey, i’m not mad about the form but you do handle it very well indeed
so hats off to you
and
a big hug
john
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I appreciate you tolerating this form. Writing within boundaries helps me communicate when my voice seems weak. Thank you, jf
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