Cento after Olivia Rodrigo
I still hear your voice in the traffic:
we’re laughing over all the noise –
sidewalks we crossed –
and I just can’t imagine
who likes me and who hates you,
but you’re so unaffected.
They’d all be so disappointed;
I guess that you’ve been workin’ on
all the questions you used to avoid.
You’re doin’ great out there without me,
And I thought my heart was detached
From all the sunlight of our past.
Ain’t it funny?
I kept quiet so I could keep you,
’cause I love people I don’t like.
All lines were taken from the songs “brutal,” “traitor,” “drivers license,” “deja vu,” “happier,” and “good 4 u” written and performed by Olivia Rodrigo on the album SOUR.
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Very nice! Inspired me to try one of these.
For some reason, “sidewalks we crossed” hit me hard.
I was unfamiliar with her music, so thanks for the tip! Centos are complex to write; this is really nice! Love the lines “And I thought my heart was detached
From all the sunlight of our past.”
I’ve never heard of a cento before and now I want to give one a try! This is great 🙂 thanks for sharing!!
Cento — a challenge — I’m intrigued.
Poem worked! Thank you.
This is lovely work