Jane Dougherty's poetry challenge this week is based on a charcoal drawing by Odilon Redon entitled 'Tears.' The challenge also suggests using the following prompt words: tears, horizon, fly, hue, stealing Here's what I came up with: Standing ‘neath the blazing sun, hair streaming strands of golden hue your gaze is fixed on the horizon. … Continue reading Poetry Challenge: Tears
Dear Cool Mom
Dear Cool Mom, You probably don’t remember me, but I remember you. How long has it been? Three years? Four? Doesn’t really matter, because I doubt you’ll read this letter. While you were being the fun mom hanging with the preteens in the skate park, I was sitting on the bench outside eating McDonalds. The … Continue reading Dear Cool Mom
Haiku Challenge: Dragon & Invites
It's that time of the week again. Time for Ronovan Writes' Weekly Haiku Challenge. This week's prompt words are Dragon & Invite. When I thought of dragons, I immediately thought of The Hobbit and Smaug's hoard of treasure. Dragon's golden hoard Invites the treasure-seeker to stay for dinner *
Goodbye NaPoWriMo, Hello May
National Poetry Writing Month is officially over, and along with a feeling of happiness that I completed the challenge, there is also a bit of sadness. Sure, I can write more poetry. I can write poetry every day if I'd like. I'm sad to see the end of NaPoWriMo because it's back to reality for … Continue reading Goodbye NaPoWriMo, Hello May
Jane’s Poetry Challenge #28
I've been following Jane Dougherty's poetry challenge with the intent to join in, but time always seems to get away from me. Well, guess what? Here I am, ready to participate. Better late than never, I suppose. Her weekly challenge (which you can find here) offers 5 challenge words (winding – moonlight – follow – … Continue reading Jane’s Poetry Challenge #28
Tricia Drammeh 