Three-Line Poems: Inviting Reflection

The three-line poems in this book are strictly limited to 17 syllables in a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. They are pithy comments or word-pictures that are short, direct and full of meaning. Yet their brevity invites you to fill in the gaps from your own experience. Some stand alone, but mostly there are two or more three-line verses intended to draw out wider perspectives or paint a fuller picture. Each one opens a window into what lies beyond, limited by the initial angle of your gaze, yet offe...