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
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NaPoWriMo: April Haiku
Nature is always inspiring. From gentle rain showers to crashing thunderstorms, I love the sound of the rain at night. Last night's rain shower inspired a bit of poetry. I hope you enjoy it. April Morning April morning dawn Remains of last night’s rainfall Cling to budding leaves . Rain Song Gentle, steady song Mother nature’s … Continue reading NaPoWriMo: April Haiku
National Haiku Day
It's National Haiku Day! I can't think of a better time to celebrate the classic seventeen syllable poem than the seventeenth day of National Poetry Month. I chose to write a Haiku about something near and dear to my heart. I know many people who can probably relate to this. Enjoy! Oh, Coffee Life-giving liquid I … Continue reading National Haiku Day
NaPoWriMo: Dizzy
I've been struggling with some dizziness and balance issues lately. This Haiku is a tribute of sorts: Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Dizzy Vision blurs, wavers The ground moves with every step My consciousness fades
NaPoWriMo Day Eight
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
All I Have to Say 