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In Harvest Gold Grass
Written for: April 2021 PAD – Day 18 “Write an ekphrastic poem” (from a work of art) I linger in harvest gold grass, my mind far from a farm’s many chores. Feel a part of this field, alas field lies … Continue reading
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Tagged dreams, ekphrastic poem, farmlife, lonely, Pantoum, Written for Challenge
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Gonna Get You
Written for: April 2021 PAD – Day 17 “Write a waiting poem.” I will crouch behind this tree calmly waiting for that big-eared scoundrel who’s always baiting me. Can’t wait to watch his ego deflating. Need to listen closely; he … Continue reading
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Tagged cartoon characters, outwit, Stornello form, Written for Challenge
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A Day in the Life of a City
Written for: April 2021 PAD Challenge – Day 16 “Write a City poem” In early rose-gold dawn of city how bare-boned and empty buildings seem on ghostlike streets, night workers only returning home before streets teem with nine-to-fivers, food vendors, … Continue reading
Good Intentions Story
Written for: April 2021 PAD – Day 15 Write a (______) Story poem. We must go to the gym today, have not been there since last Friday. Appointments always in our way, What do you say? What do you say? … Continue reading
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Tagged appointments, exercise, monotetra form, walking, Written for Challenge
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The View
Written for: April 2021 PAD – Day 14 “Write a “from where you’re sitting” poem Large animal, black and white crawls along backyard fence Possum? No, feral cat a’fright. Red-headed bird flies in. Odd occurrence to see him perch upon … Continue reading
A Child’s Disappointment
Written for: April 2021 PAD – Day 13 “Write a Lucky and/or Unlucky poem.” Once there was a children’s show hosted by Sonny Fox. Various schools were invited to take part in the show. Now it was our turn. Oh, … Continue reading
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Tagged child, disappointment, Haibun, television, Written for Challenge
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Announcer’s Excitement
Written for: April 2021 PAD Challenge – Day 12 “Write a six word poem. Use at least 3 of 6 words: convict, great, play, race, season, voice ‘Great play for start of season six’, boomed the announcer’s voice over the … Continue reading
Wedding Math
Written for: April 2021 PAD Challenge – Day 11 “Write a prime number poem. That is, I want you to somehow incorporate a prime number into your poem. You could include a prime number in the title of your poem … Continue reading
Get A Dog
Written for: April 2021 PAD Challenge – Day 10 “Write a Get ( ) poem.” A friend to lick your face with love, who knows when you are feeling down. A he or she to take care of. Adopt me … Continue reading
Where’s My Home?
Written for: April 2021 PAD Challenge – Day 9 “Write a persona poem (for an inanimate object).” Do not know why I am hard to find, overlooked because your are careless. Did you misplace me? Bear in mind that dirt … Continue reading
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Tagged Harrisham Rhyme form, misplaced, Object, protection, Written for Challenge
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