It's day seven of National Poetry Writing Month, and judging by the contents of this blog, it would appear that I am running behind. But, really, I'm not. I've written at least one poem every day this month, but I haven't been posting them. I don't feel that many of them are worthy. Compared with … Continue reading NaPoWriMo Day Seven
National Poetry Writing Month
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 