Sponsored by Workhorse, Lexington Poetry Month is an easy to use
platform for poets to publish and share their work in an attractive
way. The community is supportive and diverse, commenting and
encouraging one another throughout June. Money we raise goes
to maintaining the cost of the website and publishing the yearly
anthology. Our goals are to provide every poet (~150) a copy of
the anthology, lower printing costs, and expand opportunities
offered during Lexington Poetry Month, such as featured readings
and poetry workshops.
I enjoy your take on the familiar phrase but wonder at the choice of the word “feeble,” despite its alliterative contribution. Of course, maybe you meant the contrast in tone between “feeble” and the phrase, “the world is my oyster”
Thank you! I was going for the contrast between the relatively fragile pearl in comparison to the strength of the original saying and playing up the idea that projected confidence can hide some deep running insecurities
I enjoy your take on the familiar phrase but wonder at the choice of the word “feeble,” despite its alliterative contribution. Of course, maybe you meant the contrast in tone between “feeble” and the phrase, “the world is my oyster”
Thank you! I was going for the contrast between the relatively fragile pearl in comparison to the strength of the original saying and playing up the idea that projected confidence can hide some deep running insecurities
Every line is so rich here.
The sounds in the last line– oh my!
Nice.
Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
so much said in so few words! love it!
Thank you very much!