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Mark Dykeman's avatar

I liked this! I first became aware of blackout poetry through Austin Kleon so it's good to see more examples!

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Bryn Robinson's avatar

Thanks, Mark! It’s a good puzzle to get the brain working when it’s feeling a bit sluggish. I should look into his books and see how he uses the practice.

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Tom Pendergast's avatar

Surprisingly effective …

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Bryn Robinson's avatar

Thanks, Tom! Finding art in new places, be it stickers or another’s words reimagined.

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Susan Baker's avatar

I submitted several blackout poems in a poetry writing class in college in 1971. A fellow student told me he was jealous of my "writing". At the time. , I felt slightly ashamed. Now I'm of a mind to try it again! Your poem was brilliant! I loved searching for the next word!

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Bryn Robinson's avatar

Thanks so much, Susan! I’d love to see what you come up with when you dip back into blackout poetry - no shame!

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