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Acceptance
Written for: November 2022 PAD Chapbook Challenge – Day 10 “For today’s prompt, write a struggle poem. For some people, every day is a struggle. But with what? Or with whom? Or how is it a struggle? Maybe it’s writing … Continue reading
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Tagged chat, patience, smile, terza rima form, understanding, Written for Challenge
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Spice of Life
Written for: April 2022 PAD Challenge – Day 10 “Write a taste poem.” An ethereal flavor, chocolate mousse, melts on your tongue like silk. Careful, it’s rich. Cannot be mistaken for chocolate moose. If it is tart for which you … Continue reading
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Tagged foods, tastebuds, terza rima form, variety, Written for Challenge
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Unlikely Place
Written for: Poetic Asides PAD November 2020 Challenge – Day 6 “For today’s prompt, write an in medias res poem. In medias res means in the middle of the narrative. Or think of it as starting in the middle of … Continue reading
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Tagged breakup, ferris wheel, scenery, terza rima form, Written for Challenge
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Wild White Horse
Written for: Poetic Asides April 2020 PAD Challenge – Day 15 Write a dream poem. A wild white horse galloped off on shaky legs. He lowered his head to drink from many streams. Cloaked in confusion, he saw fine fields … Continue reading
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Tagged dreams, Seeking, terza rima form, unsettled, white horse, Written for Challenge
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Patti Smith
Written for: Poetic Asides 2019 PAD November Chapbook Challenge – Day 18 “For today’s prompt, write a music poem. Write about your favorite song, band, performer. Or write about your distaste for music. Just mention a tune in passing, or … Continue reading
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Tagged artist, break-through, music, performer, terza rima form, Written for Challenge
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Explanation To A Dog
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – InForm Poet – Terza Rima “Terza rima is a three-line stanza using chain rhyme in the pattern ABA BCB CDC DED. There is no limit to the number of lines, but poems or sections of … Continue reading
Tolerance and Acceptance
Written for: Poetic Asides 2019 April PAD Challenge – Day 25 Write an exile poem. They flee their countries in abject terror, their journeys arduous, filled with danger. So why do they chance this trial and error? Their language is … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, compassion, hope, immigrants, terza rima form, Written for Challenge
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For Love Of A Daughter
Written for: Poetic Asides 2018 November PAD Chapbook Challenge – Day 16 “For today’s prompt, write a brave poem. There are many instances of bravery each and every day. For some, bravery is running into a burning building to save … Continue reading
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Tagged fire, rescue, terza rima form, tragedy, Written for Challenge
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Graffiti or Not?
Written for: Poetic Asides 2018 April PAD Challenge – Day 18 Write a temptation poem. A poster glued to building’s wall, so large in glare of midday sun. I heard the magic marker’s call. A mustache would be loads of … Continue reading
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Tagged draw, face, marker, poster, terza rima form, Written for Challenge
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The Yellow Corvette
Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Fussy Little Forms: Terza Rima (posted by Maria) The yellow Corvette has stories to tell like that time his bumper was hung with tin cans for newlyweds embarking on a trip for … Continue reading
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