Daily Archives: April 17, 2019

Because

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Written for:  Poetic Asides 2019 April PAD Challenge – Day 17 Write a reason poem. I do not need a reason. Why? because I am your mother. Cry all you want–no pierced ears. Dyed hair was bad enough; but this … Continue reading →

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the air sleeps

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Written for:  The Twiglets #122 – “the air sleeps” The air sleeps, but does it dream? She sleepwalks on many a cold night, and does not feel the frigid air. On a still summer evening in a tranquil setting you … Continue reading →

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Poetry as Solitary Seed

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Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – The Tuesday Platform: “You Are A Poet!”  (posted by Anmol) “Write a poem titled, “Poetry as…,” perhaps in the style of Ferlinghetti who speaks of poetry as an insurgent art while exhorting … Continue reading →

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Passion’s Dance

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Written for Poetic Asides 2019 April PAD Challenge – Day 16 Two-for-Tuesday Write a catch poem. Catch a cold, a ball, a fish, or someone’s eye. Write a release poem. Release your anger, a ball, a fish, or someone’s head … Continue reading →

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