#napowrimo Day 28 - “Influencer”

Poetry
Written By Farah Lawal Harris

Hey y’all! I’m in the home stretch of National Poetry Month’s 30 poems in 30 days challenge. On Day 28, the writing prompt is to write a concrete poem. A concrete poem is one in which the lines are shaped in a way that mimics the topic of the poem. Here’s my poem:


Day 28 - INFLUENCER

By Farah Lawal Harris


                               i feel like

             a wheel                      algorithms

          spinning                            be trippin’

      like a baby                         like my selfies

              grinning                   hittin’

  like a gambler                    so why they ain’t

  winning                                                  clickin’?

                     maybe i should be

               winning                      quittin’.

                              but i’m just

                              beginning

                                oh sh*t.

                            i’m trending.

Farah Lawal Harris

Farah Lawal Harris is an artist and breast cancer survivor who inspires people to overcome obstacles and be well. Through vulnerable storytelling, writing, and theatre, Farah makes people feel less alone and more able to tap into their personal power to be their best, creative selves.

https://www.farahlawalharris.com
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