Category: #OctPoWriMo2017

The Story Remains the Same — parental unit analysis

Today’s prompt got me thinking about what I’ve learned from my parents.  It’s a ponderance I’ve had over the years that what’s been learned is a mixed bag.  Parental attributes are a double-edged sword, a yin and yang, if you will.  I have no idea whether this can be considered poetry or not, but the…

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Clouds

storm clouds over lake mi 080215 This is my first crack at trying a poetry form other than haiku.  This one is called a Minute Poem, and I got it from shadow poetry.com .  Please, any poets, feel free to correct/critique its mechanics! Clouds The fluff of clouds are good for things – they store…

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We write because we must

I took the prompt to free write with “We write because we must” in mind. Here it is: We Write Because We Must Tell our story Output of senses And soul Formulate words to express A thought a feeling To be a voice in the wilderness Keening, the sounds Travel like beacons To ears attuned…

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Summer’s End

Summer’s End Cicadas’ chorus Replaced by crickets’ chirps Whoosh of leaves Replaced by rustle Sun as Close King Replaced by Retreating Prince Balmy breezes Replaced by chilled rushes Lounging waterside on beach towels Replaced by huddles on blanketed benches Trees arrayed with greenery Replaced by decaying colors Waking to light and sleeping still light Replaced…

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