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A Child’s Disappointment
Written for: April 2021 PAD – Day 13 “Write a Lucky and/or Unlucky poem.” Once there was a children’s show hosted by Sonny Fox. Various schools were invited to take part in the show. Now it was our turn. Oh, … Continue reading
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Tagged child, disappointment, Haibun, television, Written for Challenge
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Waterfalls
Written for: One Woman’s Quest II VJ’s Weekly challenge “What is it that exhilarates you? What is it that you chase?” Awed by waterfalls, I discovered spectacular ones while living in Oregon. That continual cascade of water soaking the rocks … Continue reading
Announcer’s Excitement
Written for: April 2021 PAD Challenge – Day 12 “Write a six word poem. Use at least 3 of 6 words: convict, great, play, race, season, voice ‘Great play for start of season six’, boomed the announcer’s voice over the … Continue reading
For Adults Only
Written for Sunday Whirl, Wordle #498 Words: chime, tethered, shine, tame, erotic, lame, sign, card, found, soft, game Tethered to chasteness, a shining example of virginity, she was too soft, too tame for erotic games where cards were dealt, names … Continue reading
Wedding Math
Written for: April 2021 PAD Challenge – Day 11 “Write a prime number poem. That is, I want you to somehow incorporate a prime number into your poem. You could include a prime number in the title of your poem … Continue reading
Get A Dog
Written for: April 2021 PAD Challenge – Day 10 “Write a Get ( ) poem.” A friend to lick your face with love, who knows when you are feeling down. A he or she to take care of. Adopt me … Continue reading
Where’s My Home?
Written for: April 2021 PAD Challenge – Day 9 “Write a persona poem (for an inanimate object).” Do not know why I am hard to find, overlooked because your are careless. Did you misplace me? Bear in mind that dirt … Continue reading
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Tagged Harrisham Rhyme form, misplaced, Object, protection, Written for Challenge
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Where Did It Go?
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Meeting The Bar: The Body and Poetry (posted by Grace) “Whether it is to describe, persuade, inform, inspire, illustrate, sing and inscribe words to memory, our body is a wonderful celebration of our history … Continue reading
My Heart’s A’Flutter
Written for: April 2021 PAD Challenge – Day 8 “Write a metaphor poem.” Fickle about landing on edge of bush or leaf? Think I will flutter over to herb plants https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/2021-april-pad-challenge-day-8
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Best Friends Always
Written for: Poets and Storyteller United Weekly Scribblings #64: Beloved Companions “Write about your non-human beloved companions.” You can do no wrong in their eyes they love you. Pets are loyal and protective; do the same for them. https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/
