madness

in March; the crowds crowd,

passion, loyalty, rivalry,

eyes fixed as

players run, pass, defend and shoot –

breathless pause as ball bounces

on rim.

Written in honor of the Purdue Boilermakers, a wonderful team of talented young men that lost in the Elite Eight.

Copyright ©2026 Lisa Paul. All rights reserved.

Lesley’s Prompt: Write a Cameo poem—a tiny, distilled moment—on any theme you choose.

Form

• 7 lines;
• Syllable count: 2 / 5 / 8 / 3 / 8 / 7 / 2;
• Imagery is essential;
• Minimalism is encouraged

W3 Prompt #204: Wea’ve Written Weekly