My second attempt at writing a Cherita poem was inspired by the theme Cave, set by Poet-of-the-Week Nolcha Fox for this week’s W3 Poetry Prompt #194.

The Cherita (a Malay word meaning tale or story) is a six-line poem:
a single opening line begins the story,
a two-line stanza builds the middle,
and a final three-line stanza brings it to a close.

I hope you enjoy my short story — I certainly enjoyed writing it.

Cherita poem No.2


Cave | Cherita Poem Lyrics and Sound Production©️Lesley Scoble (Voice generated with AI). Please do not use or remix without my permission.
“a dragon opened its eyes” | Artwork©️Lesley Scoble

My thanks to Nolcha for introducing me to the Cherita poetry form.
My thanks, as always, to David, The Skeptics Kaddish, for his constant poetic motivation and encouragement.
And my whole hearted thanks to you, the reader, for spending time with my poem.


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33 responses to “Cave: Cherita Poem No.2 (and Audio Narration)”

  1. Oh Lesley – I thought the first was very engaging but this one sparks imagination!! Bravo!

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    1. Aw, thank you, Muri. 😘

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      1. You’re most welcome!

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  2. I love both your image and your words – frightening!

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    1. Thank you, Nolcha. ❤️

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      1. You’re welcome!

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    1. My friend, I thank you ❤️

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      1. You’re most welcome

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  3. love this one too …but I want to know what happens next!😀

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    1. Haha! What happens next is… whatever you imagine or want it to be. 🐊

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  4. I’d rather hear the author speak over an A.I. narrator

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    1. Thank you most kindly, Matt. I shall try and oblige in the future. 😊💕

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  5. I think he looks like such a nice little dragon! the beginning of this narration reminds me of something and dang it if I can remember what! Don’t you hate when that happens? ugh!

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    1. He is a lovely dragon and sends you a fiery greeting of good wishes. 🐉
      If you remember do let me know!

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  6. Ooh. 😱. Love the illustrations too, Lesley.

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    1. Thank you so much, Marion!😊❤️

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  7. Your both takes are so good, Leslley. I love the sketches, too.

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    1. Aw, thank you so much, Indira 🙏

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      1. My pleasure, dear. You are so talented.

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  8. Very nice, Lesley. I also wrote about caves. They are so interesting.

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    1. Thank you, Robbie. I must go and read yours! ❤️
      Can’t see you on the Linky list! 🤔

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  9. Lesley, this one really pulled me in.

    The slow explanations make that final line feel sudden and vivid to me.

    ~David

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    1. I really appreciate your kind words on all three of my Cheritas, David! I’m chuffed xxx

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      1. I’m chuffed that you’re in my life ❤

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      2. ❤️I look forward to the day when we meet and sit on those steps and talk all night.❤️

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      3. Btw, the feeling is mutual

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