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Tag Archives: Haibun
Morning Moment
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub Haibun Monday: The Present Moment (posted by Frank J. Tassone) “Write a haibun that expresses the present moment.” My coffee tepid, I as dream-gaze out the window, where bright April-red foliage mixes with spring green. … Continue reading
The Constant Struggle
Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe Tuesday Writing Prompt (posted by Devereaux and Beth) Write a poem on “justice and equality” Struggle for justice and equality rolls on, longer than wars, longer than a person’s entire education. So, maybe the … Continue reading
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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Short-Lived Beauty
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday “Cherry Blossoms” (posted by Frank Tassone) In Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, I stroll through a promenade of overhanging cherry blossoms. I feel like royalty, walking down a pink carpet. The camera bugs are … Continue reading
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Tagged cherry blossoms, delicate, Haibun, promenade
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From Childhood
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday “Walk With Me Down Memory Lane” (posted by Lillian) “So for today’s haibun….I’d like you to do a similar exercise BEFORE you write your haibun. Get a few pieces of blank paper, … Continue reading
His Majesty
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday “Eagle” (posted by Frank Tassone) Write a haibun that references the Eagle. Over there! As a king on his throne, a bald eagle perches. A park of varied paths with neighboring creek. … Continue reading
Watching Water Change
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday (posted by Kim) Being But Human “This week, I would like you to write about a time when you last watched stars, a storm, the sea, an animal, or something else in … Continue reading
Our Isolation
Written for: Poetic Asides PAD November 2020 Challenge – Day 9 “For today’s prompt, take the phrase “Our (blank),” replace the blank with a word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write your … Continue reading
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Tagged Fears, frustration, Haibun, isolation, Written for Challenge
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Seeking Cool
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday – Take a Hike! (posted by Frank T.) “Write a haibun using the word, “hike”. Thinking back to days when we could not wear pants to school or work. As a teen, … Continue reading
Northern Jewels
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday – “Traditional writing on a shining topic” (posted by Lillian) “Prompt is to write about something that relates to One Shining Moment for you. It could be an achievement, something you worked … Continue reading
