And now for our prompt (optional, as always). One of the most popular British works of classical music is Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations. The “enigma” of the title is widely believed to be a hidden melody that is not actually played, but which is tucked somehow into the composition through counterpoint. Today I’d like you to take some inspiration from Elgar and write a poem with a secret – in other words, a poem with a word or idea or line that it isn’t expressing directly.
You thought you knew
what it was I'd do and
why I wasn't telling you
wasn't even couldn't be a topic for discussion.
I had agreed
though not without regret
temptation called --> choose better word
and what I didn't tell you
---
You wheedled, cajoled.
put your arms around me
while all the while
behind my back
it wasn't you
that held my attention
. . .
You thought you knew
what it was I'd do and
why I wasn't telling you
I had agreed
temptation called --> choose better word
and what I didn't tell you
---
You wheedled, cajoled.
put your arms around me
while all the while
behind my back
it wasn't you
that held my attention
. . .
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