headline poetry

Occasional poems constructed entirely from headlines found in newspapers from Melbourne, Australia

Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Mum may have gambled (herald sun 11.07.06)

Mum may have gambled…
you broke your word
accused flees to a party
back to the moon
closer but angrier
hard to stomach
losing weight beats taking pills
not-so-fat lady ready to sing
mother has heavy duty
bright and beautiful
friendly face wins


Herald Sun 11/07/06
[7, 1, 11, 13, 7, 22, 13, 33, 14, 10, 14]