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A while ago I read through the definitions of different types of poetry to better categorize the ones published here. As I did, I came across a form called Cinquain, which I immediately felt I had to try out for myself. I did - and here is the result! Itch Scratching furiously, Behaving awkwardly outside, Despair … Continue reading Cinquain
Damien The Jews are since long back in Zion, and along with the Holy Roman Empire, They witnessed the comet in the sky, As it approached and divided mankind, Turning them against each other. Savage beasts in human form roamed the land, killing the unborn and feeding on the dead. This was a battle that … Continue reading Damien
Sibling love Two more days until Christmas and the never ending torrent of customers is overwhelming But I’m not afraid, no, I have my sister. Strange people stumble in and ask for the most obscure things, But all I do is smile victoriously and reply: “Ask my sister” and I walk away. “Five years ago … Continue reading Sibling Love
Keeping to the same theme as yesterday: This is a poem I wrote about Sweden. Again, this was the result of another exercise about home, and the different ways we can show our sense of "home" in poetry. Sweden There is really only one thing I can say to honour my frozen country, and it … Continue reading Sweden
Seeing as I just got back from my first interview (as a want-to-be author) by a local newspaper from where I grew up, Ystad, I thought I would start by publishing a poem about Ystad. My Hometown From a cloudy vision it will erupt, For my childhood memories are faint, yet - I am drawn and … Continue reading Hometown Sonnet
F. H. Hakansson 