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Valley Stream Days
Written for: Poets United Midweek Motif~Picnic(s) (posted by Susan) A book of verse beneath the bough, A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and thou Beside me singing in the Wilderness – Ah, wilderness were paradise enow! — Omar Khayyam … Continue reading
Feeling of Harmony
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 #240 – Motivation: Harmony Think of how harmony comes into play in your world and write that thought in a poem. “synchronize with the nature order of life” When a group of friends or family harmonize, … Continue reading
State Fair
Written for: Poetics Aside #470 – Write a fair poem. “The first way my mind goes is to write a poem that is focused on being fair in how people treat each other. But there’s also the county fair, the … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, cinquain, fair, food
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.
