Speculative Poeming

Imaginary lilacs on the desk,
A non-existent cuckoo clock coos back,
Blurred sky pretends acceptance. Poets know
World-building is essential sleight of hand.

Blank’s page is friendly to intangibles:
Elves, eidolons, fantasticals.

What’s good spec poetry? Bait on ink’s hook:
A willing narrative that casts a spell.

What is a pen? A weapon that devours
Leisure with spirit teeth, kills idleness.

When do true wordsmiths stop? When visions end,
When thread unspools, when mouths unbreathing gape.