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YENGA [1-2-3--1-2-3--1-2-3--1-2-3--1-2-3--1-2-3--1-2-3]

A Yenga is a nine-link poem capturing the innocence of childhood. Its form is 3-3-3, 2-2-2, 3-3-3
and can be done solo or with partner(s). It was midwifed by Alexis K. Rotella on the 20 March 1997.

Copyright © Alexis K. Rotella 1997

EXAMPLE :

BLACKBERRIES with Alexis K. Rotella and ai li

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BLACKBERRIES

A Yenga between Alexis K. Rotella and ai li
Los Gatos, California and London
20 - 22 March 1997

Blackberries
in a turtle shell -
tree-house lunch.

cowboys and indians
i get to be
the squaw

recess tag
the lame girl
is "it"

pigtails
smelling of guacamole

on the dreamboat's desk
a toliet paper flower        pink

he autographs the picture
with a heart

valentine's day
I douse his card
with Blue Waltz perfume

he smiles
at the wrong sister
the pretty one

the gum wrapper
he dropped
under my pillow

Copyright © Alexis K. Rotella and ai li 1997

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