Blackout Poetry - TO KNOW THE OLD MAN
BLACKOUT POETRY is a form of word art where the poet uses an already established text and creates a new work by blacking out words till a poem is formed. Generally the subject of the original work has no connection to the subject of the poem. It is a challenging way to use your creative intuition. Give it a try and you will be amazed at what you can draw out of the words. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy creating it.
Age circled his face long
I saw a quality of tenderness within.
I answer in the days that follow;
favor him over all others.
In morning he a double-edged blade
a razor slash in early day.
Restraint a desperate effort apart
for we did not speak or even lift eyes.
In time wounds heal the torture,
relax the spirit out of darkness.
He moved straight and sure
I in need of his fellow.
Wow! I have never seen nor heard of this style before! What an interesting constraint! Your poem is quite good as well - I see you even blacked out parts of words, very creative.
I had another go. It's a little bit nonsensical. But fun.
https://steemit.com/poetry/@girlbeforemirror/detached-talk-paint-or-begin-black-out-poetry