This week has been challenging in many ways. Most nights, it's been a struggle to write my daily poem. Tonight, I could barely string together the seventeen syllables necessary to to write this haiku. I don't think it will come as any surprise that tonight's poem is about sleep. Sleepy paradise My dream-life awaits Nestled … Continue reading NaPoWriMo Day Eight
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NaPoWriMo: Ghosts
Today, I decided to undertake the challenge of following the NaPoWriMo daily prompt. I have written a Tritina, which you can learn more about here: http://www.napowrimo.net/day-seven-3/ Ghosts I wander the lonely field at night, my footsteps guided by the moon that rises over yonder forest. I never venture into the forest; the ghosts there are … Continue reading NaPoWriMo: Ghosts
NaPoWriMo: Victorious
I decided to experiment with Quaterns again. Despite my struggles with it, I really do like this form of poetry. I decided to write about my youngest daughter. She's seventeen now, walking that delicate line between child and adult. I'm so proud of the young woman she has become. I hope that comes across in … Continue reading NaPoWriMo: Victorious
NaPoWriMo: Cinquains
NaPoWriMo rolls on, but the words were not rolling off my pen (or keyboard) today. I had a very difficult time writing something for today's post. I wrote a heartfelt poem earlier today which I might polish up and publish later. It's too close to my heart to post until I feel like it's ready. … Continue reading NaPoWriMo: Cinquains
NaPoWriMo: April Snow
I'm not feeling well at all today, so all I managed to write was a quick Haiku. It seems strange to be writing about snow in April, but this is New Hampshire, so maybe it isn't odd after all. April Snow Delicate snowflakes create an unexpected early April gift For those who don't like the … Continue reading NaPoWriMo: April Snow
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