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

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: Playing Catch-up

After my three-day-long absence, I'll bet some of you thought I'd forgotten all about National Poetry Writing Month. Not so! I had to choose between getting enough sleep and posting poetry. I chose sleep. I couple of nights ago, I had a fitful night of weird dreams and creepy nightmares. I wrote this poem on … Continue reading NaPoWriMo: Playing Catch-up