Tag Archives: Night

In My Sister’s Closet

Posted on July 17, 2019 by

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – July 13:  “Scariest Moment” My sister and brother-in-law’s first apartment was a small, adorable place. I was bunking in for awhile, but we had our schedules neatly worked out. Night begins. Dinner is over, dishes … Continue reading →

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Enticements

Posted on June 17, 2019 by

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #252 – “Coming and Going” “If this prompt makes you unsure whether you’re coming or going, write one of each. Write a “coming” poem. Write a “going” poem. Or give a voice to your … Continue reading →

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Among The Pines

Posted on June 12, 2019 by

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – Prosery #1  (posted by Bjorn) “As I told you during the last Pubtalk we are now ready to go on with a new updated writing prompt. We want to challenge you a little bit … Continue reading →

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Dragon in Flagon

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – Quadrille #81 – “Here There Be (poem) Dragons (posted by De) – “Today, I’d like you to wrangle a dragon into your piece.” Man strolls hem of sable ocean on night sand. Spots rusty … Continue reading →

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“wisteria”

Posted on May 15, 2019 by

Written for:  Carpe Diem #1660 Tan Renga Challenge May 2019 (7) Wisteria “Today I have chosen to challenge you with a haiku by Yosa Buson (1716-1784), one of the “Big Five” haiku poets.” Here is the haiku by Buson to … Continue reading →

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the air sleeps

Posted on April 17, 2019 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #122 – “the air sleeps” The air sleeps, but does it dream? She sleepwalks on many a cold night, and does not feel the frigid air. On a still summer evening in a tranquil setting you … Continue reading →

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After Hours Party

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

Written for:  Poetic Asides 2019 April PAD Challenge – Day 3 For today’s prompt, write an animal poem. The poem could be about an animal. Or it could just mention an animal in passing. Or include an animal in your … Continue reading →

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Indigo Invaders

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2, Prompt #229 – In The Mood (not yourself). “Write a mood or anti-mood poem.” Indigo invades my veins these days–the ones I do not know if I am capable of getting through to a lighter shade. … Continue reading →

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lost

Posted on September 21, 2018 by

Written for:  Carpe Diem Tan Renga Challenge September 2018 Chained Together III (11) the dim glow of a campfire – (Quote from a Japanese novelist) […] “He felt so lost, he said later, that the familiar studio felt like a haunted … Continue reading →

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“wolf’s eyes”

Posted on September 12, 2018 by

Written for:  Carpe Diem’s Tan Renga Challenge September 2018 Chained Together III (4) in the wolf’s eyes “Here is the haiku to work with to create a Tan Renga:” Midwinternight A dark sky’s lights dance In the wolf’s eyes © Hamish … Continue reading →

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