Gavin Bennett's Blog: Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 316

For today’s prompt, write an open poem. The poem could be about physically opening something: a garage door, a bottle of soda, or your mouth. The poem could also go the metaphorical route of opening a can of worms or Pandora’s box. Or if you’re into golf or tennis, writing about the U.S., French, or British Opens is permitted fine. It’s all open to interpretation, I guess.

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Here’s my attempt at an Open Poem:

“we never close”

the lights are always on
in both the night & day.
our doors will stay open
if you’re willing to pay.

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