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Read Me A Story

Posted on February 2, 2019 by

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – InForm:  “Staccato” The Staccato, is a poetic form that consists of two or more 6-line stanzas. Rhyme scheme: a,a,b,b,c,c *Required internal rhyme scheme interplay between line #1 and line #2 (see below explanation and examples). … Continue reading →

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Dad’s 65th

Posted on July 19, 2018 by

Written for:  Poetics Aside #445 – Write a special day poem. A friend’s yard festooned with balloons, Old English Sheepdog looking alarmed at large gathering, family and friends to celebrate together in July’s lovely weather. Surprised 65th for my deserving … Continue reading →

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following footsteps

Posted on March 20, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #68 – “following footsteps” footsteps follow him every time he takes a step tappings of conscience she follows footsteps soft-toed imprints in sand of her father If one foot steps on another, logically, pain follows. https://thetwiglets.wordpress.com/

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Dear Dad

Posted on March 3, 2018 by

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – Meeting The Bar:  Critique & Craft – “Meet the bar with a letter”   (posted by Bjorn) “The form of writing a letter to someone, real or imaginary is one of the oldest forms of … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Gratitude

Posted on August 24, 2017 by

Written for:  Poetic Asides #407 – Write a big event poem e.g. eclipse, wedding, concert, or a trip to the library. I will never forget that look of happiness on my father’s face when he caught his first glimpse of World … Continue reading →

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Father and Son

Posted on August 18, 2017 by

Written for:  Carpe Diem #1236 – Mirror by Juame Plensa A very significant part of Plensa’s work is in the field of sculpture in the public space. Installed in cities in Spain, France, Japan, England, Korea, Germany, Canada, USA, etc., … Continue reading →

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