The prompt for today’s NaPoWriMo is based on a Tweet by Rachel McKibbens . Today I choose authenticity / revelation / no more clouded thoughts the bright, burning begins with a churning yearning THIS is the goal: to celebrate what is / not what is not / a double negative turns doubly positive a small […]
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April 6: Possible, a day late…
The writing prompt for today asks poets to consider that which could be, IF…    As models, I looked at the suggested poems:  [Poem abut Naomi; Unsent] by Rachel Mennies and Daayan at Gold Streak River by Raena Shirali. That which is possible, / envisioned or ennobled / by hunches, intuition, wishes and guesses Revealed in the light after research / study of the facts / creating and manifesting in somnolence as […]
Poetry Month 2019
I was on vacation, then under the weather since the first. So, my first post this month will have [drumroll] FIVE poems! This year, I have chosen to use the prompts from NaPoWriMo. You can also sign up to participate! April 1: How to own a pet (or a child)Â Â Inspired by How to Make a […]
Poetry Month 2010 #30
a full set 4 plates 4 bowls 4 dainty saucers balancing elegant cups on the side board with coffee pot waiting 4 bread dishes with butter knives balanced 4 napkins, set on the side 4 goblets above 4 salad forks and 4 dinner forks 4 soup spoons waiting for the tureen 4 table spoons 4 […]
Poetry Month 2010 #29
I wrote this in haste, and scheduled for later publication. If I have time and energy, I will rethink it. But no promises… the baby stood uncertainly looked around from new heights and sat down suddenly the child walked admiring the sights learning more than books sleeping without fear sans lights the teen gave parents […]
Poetry Month 2010 #28
Rain in April hard driving pounding thumps gentle swishing soothing taps here there again between the earth and the clouds a rainbow
Poetry Month 2010 #27
only spam is seen in the inbox today no filter provides substantial content the focus is on elimination not on creation when did our life-interest shift from people and experiences to observing and waiting for connection
Poetry Month 2010 # 26
Another Monday Another poem Another memory Made And saved Do you recall That first Sidelong glance In the presence of friends Who pretended not to notice?
Poetry Month 2010 # 25
Slipping in quietly Under the wire Through the letter slot Over the fence And under cover Of darkness The lover And poem Both find the way Home
Poetry Month 2010 # 24
I wrote this poem during an activity in my master’s program. Direction below. Triangulation (Jubilation) Thunder sings under earth Rainbow plays over lake I find myself in the middle We were presented with a “word bowl” and asked to randomly pull several words, then generate a poem using any or all of the words and […]