A BUILDING WITH STORIES TO TELL
It started out a small building,
With one single floor.
Soon extra space was needed,
So they added 10 more.
Now the building had 11 floors,
But it came as no surprise,
When 10 more floors were needed,
And the building grew in size.
Soon 10 more floors were needed,
And the building gained more height.
It became a high rise over time,
Which made it a historical site.
It’s now a tourist destination,
An example of a building built to last.
With its history of additions,
The building has storied past.
Michael D. Schafer
© December 30, 2016
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"A Building With Stories To Tell" flows with rhythmic voice telling an intriguing story.
N.B.: The use of number in poetic lines came from an idea that it would reduce the syllable counting. The point is that technically it doesn't help, for when it is read, the number of syllables will have to be said. So, 1999 is pronounced "Nineteen ninety-nine", and that makes five syllables; not one as thought to be. Therefore, artistically it is wise not to use numbers in poetic lines.
Happy International Poetry Day!
In reverent appreciation,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Ron