Doormat

Day 23 NaPoWriMo, Today I’d like to challenge you to write a poem in the style of Kay Ryan, whose poems tend to be short and snappy – with a lot of rhyme and soundplay. They also have a deceptive simplicity about them, like proverbs or aphorisms. Once you’ve read a few, you’ll see what I mean. Here’s her “Token Loss,” “Blue China Doorknob,” “Houdini,” and “Crustacean Island.”

Doormat

doormats are used
to dish dirt outside
trap dangerous germs
from entering the
actual main house
placed in a doorway,
on which we can wipe
our shoes on entering
any facility. what happens
when you allow others
to dominate you?
you are either a
living saint
or a doormat.

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Michelle Ayon Navajas is a best-selling international poet. She is known for her books, reaching the #1 spot within days of its release. Her 7th poetry book, "It Ain't Winning If Without You," went straight to #1 through pre-order alone and was on the best-sellers list weeks after it was released. Her 5th poetry book, "I Will Love You Forever, Too," went straight to the number ONE spot on Amazon and Kobo.Com on its first release day in less than 24 hours. She also authored the poetry books "After Rain Skies," "What If Snowflakes Don't Fall In Winter?", "Oh! Dear One", "I Would Fly To Where You Are," and "After Rain Skies ."She is a published author at Spillwords NYC and a three-time "Publication of the Month" nominee. Her poem "Holding Hands" is a Publication of the Year nominee at Spillwords NYC for 2021. Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies, such as MasticadoresUsa and MasticadoresIndia. She is also part of an ensemble of award-winning and best-selling authors of the #1amazon best-selling book Anthology "Wounds I Healed The Poetry Of Strong Women." Follow her online: www.michnavs.wordpress.com IG @poetrybymich FB Poetry by Mich You Tube Poetry by Mich Amazon Author Central Goodreads View all posts by michnavs