Tag Archives: pride

What A Turkey!

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics:  Beauty in Ugliness  (posted by Mish) “Find the beauty in the ugly. Open yourself up to discover something not as noticeable at first glance. Refuse to be repulsed by what you see. Embrace … Continue reading →

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Dis/Obedient

Posted on October 10, 2018 by

Written for:  Poetic Asides #457 – Write a disobedient poem. Children who disobey their parents eventually learn they have not truly won a victory, and become sad adolescents. Rebellion can nearly guarantee attention will be paid. When you seek gratification … Continue reading →

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Finger Paints

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings 2 #212 – “I Sing The Body Electric” Take a word or phrase that includes a body part and make that the title of your poem. Permission to mess up fingers and hands, dipping them into … Continue reading →

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Pride Parade

Posted on June 26, 2018 by

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday – “Unconventional”  (posted by Jilly) I am here to rattle the cages of structure and suggest some non-traditional writing in the realm of the Haibun form. While this won’t qualify as Avant … Continue reading →

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never proud

Posted on January 10, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #58 – “never proud” He was never too proud to take her money. Never prouder of his son than at this moment Never let pride keep you from admitting that you were wrong. Proudness in Neverland … Continue reading →

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RESPECT

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~Respect In a time when disrespect is rampant, noticing respect is vital. We can still be surprised by the millions of ways people (and nations) show respect for each other. Let’s spread respect today. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Grads

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

Written for:  The Sunday Whirl, Wordle #299 Words:  tassel, speakers, sign, orange, board, love, honor, line, drum, work, bouquet, interpret Commencement speakers domed in orange-tasseled hats, scan sign board for their names. They await announcement preceded by a drumroll. Eager … Continue reading →

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Last Guy On Earth

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

Written for:  Poetic Asides April 2017 Challenge – Day 23 For today’s prompt, take the phrase “Last (blank),” replace the blank with a word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. … Continue reading →

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The Ballad of Stanley Squirrel

Posted on April 23, 2017 by

Written for:  Poetic Asides April 2017 Challenge – Day 22 Write a fable poem.  (conveys a moral, usually told with animal characters) A haughty squirrel named Stanley, refused to share nuts and similar staples of life. No wife. Kept to … Continue reading →

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