A double nonet. I wrote this as an entry into the poetry challenge, then realised I was the judge... Oops So all you writers, get writing your entry and make my life as hard as possible in finding a winner. 😎
Hi
Of course
How are you?
Oh, doing fine
You know, much the same
No, I’ve not heard from Jane
Really? I thought they were fine
She didn't! God, what happened then?
With Paul? But he's married to Sarah!
Well, I always thought there was something
Anyway, I really must go
Coffee next week? Yes, perhaps
Yes, that would be lovely
Though next week's quite tight
Yes, so busy
I'll call you
Soon though
Bye
7/28/2026
Thank you
7/31/2026
The Words That Got to Me
Coffee next week? Yes, perhaps Yes, that would be lovely Though next week's quite tight Yes, so busy I'll call you Soon though
Two working women trying to keep up a relationship and social niceties, who just honestly don't have the time or the energy. A story in two nonets. This is an interesting slice of life told through dialogue that rang so true it actually made me tired. :)
7/28/2026
The Words That Got to Me
Really? I thought they were fine She didn't! Lovely little snippet. I heard one on the bus the other day between an elderly lady and a young, teenage girl - 'How's Graham. Alright now?' 'Yeah - he's fine.' 'I haven't seen him for a while. Was he in prison?' The girl looked quite startled so I presumed that wasn't a relevant question!
I enjoyed this gossipy poem, using those intriguing little nuggets we hear all the time.