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On A Mission
Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Camera FLASH! 55 “As an added extra to this challenge, you may write a Flash 55 inspired by the photograph, or on a subject of your choice.” Her long, drab coat teases … Continue reading
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Tagged photo-journalist, Time, woman, written from photo, written in a count of words
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Witchy Snake Woman
Written for: Miz Quickly – November Nudge #19 One thin dime, one tenth of a dollar, and you are guaranteed to hoot and holler, when Dorinda does her snake dance. She’s witchy, scary, coal-black eyes. She swerves, swirls, and slithery … Continue reading
Never Listen To Talking Bottles
Written for: The Sunday Muse #25 I wanted to be an autumn tree, for what could be lovelier? Drink me, the bottle said, and you will forever be an Autumn tree. Now, lost on edge of vibant forest, I cannot remember … Continue reading
Grey-Tinted Woman
Written for: The Sunday Muse #21 She wonders, grey-tinted woman, why colors exist if she cannot see them. She’s told her lips are perfectly painted in late- autumn orange. They insist. Oversized glasses are purchased in a magic shop. She … Continue reading
Two Faces
Written for: Poetics Aside #451 “For today’s prompt, write an other side poem. For some, the first thing that might come to mind is the afterlife. But the other side could also mean the other side of the door, the … Continue reading
Cradle of Comfort
Written for: The Sunday Muse #17 Out on a limb– my favorite tree where Dad used to take me. Warm afternoon is fading as I sit patiently waiting to reach a decision. Perhaps, I hope to glean some wisdom from … Continue reading
Gathering
Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Fireblossom Friday – Art of Edward Emerson Simmons A few spare moments to gather my thoughts Beyond neighbor’s yard swirl of pink an elbow of sky Steady weather dry and clear for … Continue reading
Lace-Curtain
Written for: Poetics Aside 2018 April PAD Challenge – Day 25 Pick an intriguing and/or seldom used word, make it the title of your poem, and then write your poem. In windows she hangs lace curtains, tries to fit in. … Continue reading
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Tagged curtains, determination, lace, Ovillejo form, refugee, war, woman, Written for Challenge
Star
Written for: Poetic Asides 2018 April PAD Challenge – Day 14 “For today’s prompt, write a report poem. I know, I know: Writing a report sounds about as far away from poetry as flying is to a penguin, but many … Continue reading
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Tagged famous, questions, suicide, tercet, woman, Written for Challenge
Double Staircase, Double Life?
Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Bits of Inspiration~Stairs (posted by Susie) Descend the double staircase exuding elegance and charm. Wealthy couple greet their guests in the foyer. Blue and ivory oriental carpets, and cherrywood occasional tables displaying … Continue reading
