The day is almost over, but there's still time to post a poem. I would hate to miss Day One of National Poetry Writing Month, after all. Today, I decided to experiment with the Cinquain form of poetry. These two poems can be read separately, or together. Seasons Change Cold wind Sweeping away Last season’s … Continue reading National Poetry Writing Month
NaPoWriMo
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
When I was Seventeen
Last night, I dreamed about time-travel. In the dream, I'd been transported back to a time where I could have made some very different choices. I had to decide whether to stay in the past where I could change the course of my life, or return to the present where I am living with the … Continue reading When I was Seventeen
NaPoWriMo: Kennings
It's NaPoWriMo Day Twenty! I can't believe I've written twenty poems in the past twenty days. No, really. I can't believe it. Some of my blogging friends write brilliant poetry every day - sometimes several poems per day. I admire their talent and dedication to the written word. Today's challenge from the NaPoWriMo site is to write a … Continue reading NaPoWriMo: Kennings
All I Have to Say 