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Noise of Darkness

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Poetry Form: Octelle (posted by Grace) “The Octelle, created by Emily Romano, is a poem consisting of eight lines using personification and symbolism in a telling manner. The syllable count structure for this verse … Continue reading

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Power of the Sky

Written for: The Sunday Whirl, Wordle #564 Words: sparks, sprouting, empty, breathe, sketch, damp, orbit, swirl, sisters, stars, art, shadows Empty soil, parched, unable to breathe. The earth swirled in shadows and dust. Two sorrowful sisters prayed for rain. They … Continue reading

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“steel sky”

Written for: The Twiglets #283 – steel sky standing under a steel sky wondering if night will fall The sky purpled into twilight. I steeled myself. Would he show up? plump raindrops fall pinging pond of fish and frogs ominous … Continue reading

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Cool Rain, Hot Tears

Written for: Sunday Muse #212 Cool rain washes away hot tears. She wonders if this rain- drop downpour will purify her once more. How many chances are given–one, two ten? What amount of forgiveness is there in this world now? … Continue reading

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“the wind rattles”

Written for: The Twiglets #277 – the wind rattles Rain rattles old window panes in wooden frames Out in the desert wind storms whirl. Scent of smoke leaves people rattled. brisk april wind rattles branches of cherry trees petals fall … Continue reading

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Tea and Cupcakes

Written for: Poets and Storytellers (posted by Rommy) Merriam-Webster defines a way station as 1: a station set between principal stations on a line of travel (such as a railroad) 2: an intermediate stopping place. “Use the idea of a … Continue reading

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renga with Jane

Written for: Carpe Diem #1847 Renga With Jane Reichhold +++ Dancing Lights (Renga: Juunichoo) Today I was reading in one of Jane Reichhold’s Poetry Collections and immediately thought “It’s Time Again For A Renga With Jane”. So I took a … Continue reading

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The Will of Weather

Written for: Poetic Bloomings #340 – Make Your Choice “Today, the prompt is up to you. This is sort of a wild card day. I will offer three categories from which you choose where your poem takes you. The choices … Continue reading

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“heaven’s cliché”

Written for: The Twiglets #215 – “heaven’s cliché” Heavens to Betsy! The righteous go to heaven. Betsy is righteous; Betsy goes to heaven. rain fell in silver needles when the heavens opened. blackberry juice runs down her chin–sweet purple a … Continue reading

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Lost Passage Of Time

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe – Tuesday Writing Prompt (posted by Devereaux and Beth) “Write a piece of prose or poetry that uses the words black eyes and cold winter rain.” Stuck at nightfall in a cold winter rain, … Continue reading

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