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Looking Up
Written for: Friday Writings #74 – The Act of Paying Attention I find I pay heed to more of nature than people passing. Clouds contain much more enchantment; they change in moments to other shapes, in front of your eyes. … Continue reading
Dark Humor
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #425 – “Who Are You?” “We all “look” for ourselves from time to time. Who are we? Think of a trait or an aspect of yourselves and make that a basis for your poem. … Continue reading
Candy Cravings
Written for: November 2022 PAD Chapbook Challenge – Day 2 “Write a sweet poem.” In new state of mind he covets candy treats, empties packets of sugar, and swallows contents. https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/2022-november-pad-chapbook-challenge-day-2
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There’s a Hum
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #401 The Sound of Silence “Silence has a sound. It is up to us to describe that sound. What do you hear as the sound of silence? Is it eerily strange or quietly cacophonous? … Continue reading
Frou-Frou
Written for: PAD 2022 April Challenge – Day 1 “Write an F-titled poem.” Frou-frou finery, here comes Fran. Showy skirts rustle and swish from afar, gold bangles jangle. https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/2022-april-pad-challenge-day-1
Losses
Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe – Tuesday Writing Prompt (posted by Devereaux and Beth) “Write a poem where you begin and end with the same word.” Lost many good people this year. Some we knew others, not. Many causes, … Continue reading
Without Thought
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #369 Animal Instinct “We’re thinking animals this week. It’s a fact that animals are blessed with certain instincts and traits to aid in their survival. We know a cheetah is very fast. We’ve all … 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
Blank Space
Written for: Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #76 – Write a Blank (posted by Rommy) “For this week’s prompt, I’d like us to play with one of the following phrases: – Drawing a blank – Blank slate – Blank … Continue reading
Best Friends Always
Written for: Poets and Storyteller United Weekly Scribblings #64: Beloved Companions “Write about your non-human beloved companions.” You can do no wrong in their eyes they love you. Pets are loyal and protective; do the same for them. https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/