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What Came Before Birth
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics: Your Poetic Hum (posted by Gina) “In September 2018, I bookmarked an article that fascinated me. It was titled: Is it OK to be a writer and a __________? Written by Laurie Patton. … Continue reading
A Monk Ponders
Written for: The Sunday Whirl, Wordle #395 Words: fires, three, garment, find, bowing, writing, silence, wave, year, earth, rain, beam The monk bows, having taken a vow of silence. He possesses three saffron garments– all the same–pleasing for his needs. … Continue reading
When to Face a Challenge
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #238 – Motivation: Challenge Write about challenge, personal or general. Even poets face challenges in the form of a difficult prompt, or in the form of a form that vexes them. Pick up the … Continue reading
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Tagged challenges, differences, Poetry, triolet form, writing
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Having Fun
Written for: Poets United Midweek Motif~Fun Can you list 10 ways you have fun? (posted by Susan) “And the sun and the moon sometimes argue over who will tuck me in at night. If you think I am having more … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, Beach, cooking, crosswords, fireplace, fun, meditation, reading, sketching, walks, writing
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Joining
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #235 – Motivation: Determination “Have the will to succeed and overcome obstacles” Should join this poetry writing class. It is what I love to do. I wonder who else will be there. What if … Continue reading
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Tagged determination, fear, hesitation, joy, writing
What Drives Me To Pick Up A Pen
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #230, “Motivation” – What gets you (keeps you) on track? Write a poem about what motivates you to write. If I hear a funny conversation, see an unusual sight, I write. If I think of … Continue reading
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Tagged laughter, motivation, sadness, sights, writing
Sun On My Shoulder
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics: “Magic of Ordinary Things” (posted by Gina) “We approach the end of another year. For a lot of us it is time for reflection and writing resolutions. As we get busy with year-end … Continue reading
Writing Pangs
Written for: Poetic Asides 2018 November PAD Chapbook Challenge – Day 14 For today’s prompt, write a hungry poem. Of course, you can write about your favorite foods and delicacies. But don’t forget those metaphorical hungers. For love, power, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Doduitsu, hunger, satisfaction, writing, Written for Challenge
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Private Points Of View
Written for: Poetics Aside 2018 November PAD Chapbook Challenge – Day 5 For today’s prompt, write a private poem. For many poets, writing poems they keep private may be easy enough to accomplish. I know I’ve written thousands of poems … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, exclusion, privacy, writing, Written for Challenge
My Corner
Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – “Don’t Touch My Meez” (Mise en place = everything in its place) (posted by Toni) “Years ago when I was a dish washer working my way up to fry cook, to line … Continue reading
