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Money, Money, Money

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~Money (for World Savings/Thrift Day) Write a new poem with money as its focus. Dwell on what money is and does, reveal it. (Posted by Susan) “Don’t tell me what you value, show me your … Continue reading →

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Dollar Drizzle

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #218 – “Save It For A Rainy Day” “Here we are in the early stages of October. We anticipate the fast-approaching holidays and the end of another year of life. And in the process, … Continue reading →

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Gasping

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Camera FLASH! – The April Edition (posted by Kerry) – Portrait Shot Wrapped as a mummy choking, closed in my own skin      This is how he wants me Photographed his … Continue reading →

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Susan B.

Posted on March 8, 2018 by

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~Money It’s Women’s History Month, so feel free to link women’s history and money in your poem if you wish. I think poets of all genders would do marvelous and beautiful things with money. “There … Continue reading →

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Lottery Woes

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

Written for:  Poetic Asides #405  Write a money poem. How unnerved I would be to win a lottery. Instead of feeling free– responsibility. One issue would be fairness, absolute awareness of who should have a share of these winnings I … Continue reading →

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Altered Sayings

Posted on February 12, 2017 by

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads Recycle a Saying (Poetry and Flash Fiction with Magaly) I invite you to take a famous proverb, change some of its keywords, then use the altered version to write a new three-stanza poem … Continue reading →

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The Unwitting Bridegroom

Posted on February 12, 2016 by

Written for:  dVerse Poets; the Rondel The Rondel is a French short form first composed in the 14th century that evolved from the songs of French troubadours (medieval poets or singers) and is comprised of three verses which include two … Continue reading →

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Where I Come From

Posted on December 12, 2014 by

Written for:  dVerse Poets, “City Songs for Poetics” Thus this week I invite you to write your own urban poem. Celebrate the historical wealth of the city, its energy, exoticism or diversity. Mourn the loss of social life or connexion … Continue reading →

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Wedding Wishes

Posted on November 14, 2014 by

Written for:  Poetic Asides November Chapbook Challenge – Day 13 Write an optional poem.  Some things in life are completely optional; in fact, most things are. Upcoming wedding. Rich cousin marrying moneyed woman. He wonders how elaborate this affair will … Continue reading →

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