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Munch on Maize
Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe – Tuesday Writing Prompt (posted by Devereaux and Beth) “Write a poem from the viewpoint of a turkey.” First of all, you confuse us by changing the date of your so-called ‘holiday.’ We run … Continue reading
Alice Decides to Take Her Leave
Written for: Miz Quickly – Day 18 – Quilt Pt. 3 “Write a poem based on your cento.” Heads roll, as the Red Queen’s temper fires her face. Playing cards shake in fear. Cat grins maniacally then vanishes. A nervous … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, confusion, girl, Mad, Poem based on an existing one, strange
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Mind Juggling
Written for: Poetic Asides #465 – Write an exploration poem. “There are so many places to explore, aren’t there? Explore the house, neighborhood, or city. Peruse the passions of the heart. Mine the mind to see what you’ll find. Explore … Continue reading
This House
Written for: Poetic Asides #453 – Write a dream poem. “Sometimes the dream takes center stage (and it can get kind of surreal). Other times, I incorporate pieces of a dream or dreams into a larger poem. If you don’t dream, … Continue reading
On A Cartoon Sidewalk
Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – “Radiation” (posted by Bjorn) Today we know both of blessings of radiation but mostly of the curse and death that follows. We fear the fact that it’s invisible. It’s a ghost we … Continue reading
Spring-Ahead
Written for: Poets United Pantry #394 – Share a Poem “Greetings, Poets! For those of us in the United States, today is the first day of Daylight Savings time, also known as Summer Time. I know different parts of the … Continue reading
Orange Brother Is Watching You
Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads: Flash 55 PLUS! (imagined by Kerry) Greetings to all poets and friends. It is time for the Flash 55 Challenge! Write a piece of poetry or prose on a subject of your … Continue reading
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Tagged confusion, fear, future, leaders, written in a count of words
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In Session
Written for: Quickly #20 Write using multiple voices – Write a dialogue or a mob scene— depends on how long you want to keep it up. I never seem to have any self-esteem. Why do you suppose that is? That is … Continue reading
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Tagged confusion, Conversation, dialogue, doctor, patient, therapy, Time
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World of Sand
Written for: Poetic Asides #379 – Write a dream poem. Sand covered ground, maze of buildings, hazy sky unsure of weather. I work somewhere in this area. Coming back from lunch, streets strike an unfamiliar chord. Construction hammers bang, drills … Continue reading
Who Wears the Captain’s Hat?
Written for: dVerse Poets – New Beginnings Choose the piece of art that speaks to you. (posted by Michelle) Who’s at the helm of this strange realm? An eagle-eyed captain who rows with a brush, and palette of dangerous colors. … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, confusion, imagination, People, Written from Art
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