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It Takes Two
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – InForm Poet – Epithalamium An Epithalamium is a poem usually written in honor of a bride and groom. But we’ll expand the thought in a way for this re-introduction of the Epithalamium. Write a poem … Continue reading
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Tagged duets, duos, Epithalamium, food, song, warmth
Razor
Written for: The Twiglets #104 – “like a razor” A bright light has burned out. I feel like my heart has been cut with a razor. I tasted razor clams in Portland. They were not keen-edged. A man who was … Continue reading
Salt of the Earth
Written for: Poetic Asides 2018 November PAD Chapbook Challenge – Day 24 “For today’s prompt, write a salty poem. I love sweet foods, but I also love savory (and salty) foods. Honestly, I just like food. There, I said it. … Continue reading
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Tagged drink, food, salt, sea, Trintina form, Written for Challenge
Evening Comfort
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Autumn PAD – Day 8 – Comfort Food “One thing that always becomes important the deeper we get into fall is the warmth provided by a well-cooked meal. And nothing is as savory as your … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn PAD, comfort, fireplace, food, warmth
Excesses
Written for: Poets United Midweek Motif~Abundance (posted by Susan) “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ~ Maya Angelou “Your Challenge: In a new poem ~ show what, if anything, makes you aware of … Continue reading
Food Balancing
Written for: Poets United Midweek Motif~Balance (posted by Susan) Explore the possibilities of balance in a new poem. “You have to laugh at the things that hurt you just to keep yourself in balance.” ―Ken Kesey I try to eat … Continue reading
I Get It!
Written for: Poetic Asides #454 – I Get _______ I get it! Do not repeat it, understand? I will use less hot sauce in the gumbo. Next time, no fire trucks.
Big Top Doings
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics: “Come to the Circus!” (posted by SarahSouthwest) – Write a poem about the circus. Red balloon nose shoes with big toes high wire acts scary big cats peanuts, popcorn whistles and horns a … Continue reading
Farmer’s Market
Written for: – Miz Quickly, “Whereness” Place ought to be easy. A place stays put. It can be described, objectively, until the cows come home and not be altered a bit by all that data. If by “place” we meant … Continue reading
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Tagged farmers market, food, fruit, music, park, smiles
Where One Potato Leads
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #214 – “Your Number’s Up” What do numbers have to do with poetry, you ask? We use meter and rhythm to pace our poems. We count syllables in Fibonacci and Haiku/Senryu/Boketto. We number 14 … Continue reading
