For today’s prompt, write a “back to basics” poem. For me, back to the basics means jumping to the fundamentals. Maybe it’s me re-learning (or practicing) fundamentals–like running or writing–but it could also be a child learning how to tie his shoestrings, which can be a unique experience for both the child and the adult trying to give instructions and advice. Back to basics could also be re-setting a state of mind or getting back into a routine. In a way, spring is a season that gets back to the basics.
Back to Basics
by John Yeo
To get back to basics is easy,
Everything comes off with a wipe
Except the mascara which can be a pain.
Then the picture taken with care
She took a back to basics, Selfie!
Basically she said, I will
Clean the mask and re-apply.
The foundation first, is a must
Powder, then blusher next of course,
Very close attention is paid to the eyes,
Eyebrow pencil, eye shadow, mascara,
Lipstick is always the last to apply.
Her appearance had dramatically altered.
Then she smiled for the camera again.
by John Yeo
To get back to basics is easy,
Everything comes off with a wipe
Except the mascara which can be a pain.
Then the picture taken with care
She took a back to basics, Selfie!
Basically she said, I will
Clean the mask and re-apply.
The foundation first, is a must
Powder, then blusher next of course,
Very close attention is paid to the eyes,
Eyebrow pencil, eye shadow, mascara,
Lipstick is always the last to apply.
Her appearance had dramatically altered.
Then she smiled for the camera again.
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