How to write an American Sentence Poem:

• One sentence, 17 syllables, end of story.
• Minimum words for maximum effect.
• It makes for a rush of a poem, and if you’re trying your own hand at these and decide to include the season and an aha!moment as Japanese haiku do—a divided poem with a hinge or pause separating the originator from the kapow!—well, more power to you.
• works best when there is an AHA! moment and when the modifier comes in the last word, or even last syllable

First Poem:

American Primaries
by Michael Romani

American primaries turn on the best told lies. A strategy sold.

(c) May 8, 2018 Michael Romani
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Second Poem:

Intestinal Issues
by Michael Romani

Intestinal issues stopped his jumping from the plane. He had no guts!

(c) May 8, 2018 Michael Romani
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Third Poem:

Star By Moonlight Faith
by Michael Romani

Star by moonlight faith washed ashore on a Baja tide bringing sweet love.

(c) May 8, 2018 Michael Romani
All Rights Reserved