30 Poems in 30 Days with 30 Forms
Ode – A Praise Poem!
An ode is a poetic form praising or glorifying an individual or an event. According to Writer’s Digest there are three types of odes: the Horation; the Pindaric; and the Irregular. You can read more about their details. I chose to share an Irregular ode, for a favorite beverage.
Ode to Morning Jo
I surrender to a cup of bitterness,
burnt,
bubbling,
bursting
on my counter,
demanding my attention.
I beg
like a beaten dog,
believing this next time
you might be kinder;
like a lost lover
ghosted,
tossed aside,
returning to spy,
standby, just in case
you might toss a glance my way;
I sip, then swear,
resolve to seek a substitute
to fill my cup,
lift me up,
that doesn’t require my submission.
Till day dawns
and I catch a whiff,
then flip in surrender,
begging yet again:
the crave, the jolt, the boost you hold,
courage to silence the critic within,
with one small sip.
©2022 Patricia J. Franz
Patricia Franz writes picture books and poetry. She believes children, dogs, and sourdough have a lot to teach us about life, joy, and wonder. She has raised two boys, four dogs, and holds a master’s degree in Theology with a focus on children’s spirituality. Patricia, her husband, her Bernese Mountain dog, Bonny, and her sourdough starter split their time between the Arizona desert and the Sierra Nevada mountains. 