Gavin Bennett's Blog: Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 395

For today’s prompt, write a snap judgment poem. Some decisions (many decisions) are made without much thought; these are snap judgments. Sometimes these quick decisions lead to good outcomes; sometimes bad; but we all make them for big reasons and small.

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Here’s my attempt at a Snap Judgment Poem:

“In the News”

Every day, it seems, there’s a new reason
to paint a politician with treason,
whether the candidate is red or blue,
extremely experienced or brand new.

Every day, it seems, there’s a new answer
to identifying social cancers,
whether the new players are right or wrong,
dress down or sing inappropriate songs.

Every day, it seems, there’s a new outrage
tightening the screws and setting the stage
for people to yell and scream and debate,
so I’d much rather receive my news late.

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