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National Poetry Month Day 13: Bumblebees

Today’s delightful prompt, Bumblebees, is from a suggestion on Discord, given by a fellow author. I’ve actually written two short free verse poems for this one, because why not. Enjoy. Bumblebees BeesBusy buzzingbeyond the blossomsburgeoning in their bedsBees Ah, the humble bumblebeeBuzzing fuzzWhizzing, fizzingFlitting here, thereAh, the humble bumblebee

National Poetry Month Day 12: Lavender in the Rain

Today’s prompt was Lavender in the Rain and I chose a trimeric poem for the form. Enjoy. Lavender in the Rain Restoring drops of early summer raintumbling against quivering meadows,rolling hills, and fields of wild lavenderAs I wander towards home Tumbling against quivering meadows,luscious pattering of the sky’s tearstouching my temperate skin Rolling hills, and... Continue Reading →

National Poetry Month Day 11: The Language of Flowers

Today’s prompt was The Language of Flowers so I wrote a Rime Couee love poem. Enjoy. The Language of Flowers Purple sprigs say forget-me-notwhile baby’s breath declare what aughtto be entwined for loveTrue rose assertion of intentlovely jasmine for sweet consentas the sun shines above

National Poetry Month Day 10: Ashes in the Sky

A short pantoum poem today from the prompt Ashes in the Sky. Ashes in the Sky Glorious dreams soar highFragmenting blackLike cinder ashes in the skyFalling as flack Fragmenting blackInspired pieces descendingFalling as flackRaining debris never-ending Inspired pieces descendingLike cinder ashes in the skyRaining debris never-endingGlorious dreams soar high

National Poetry Month Day 9: Ghost Town

The prompt for today was Ghost Town and this melancholic chant poem appeared. Enjoy. Ghost Town Faded red vinyl counter seats,Beyond cracked window panesand their broken neon signthat won’t flash anymoreThe Last Chance Diner isn’t what it used to be It used to be the beating heartof the picture-perfect townThey lived for tourists in the... Continue Reading →

National Poetry Month Day 8: Angel of Death

So apparently, I chose dark prompts for this Easter weekend. Here’s today’s, Angel of Death, and I wrote a Villanelle. Angel of Death Past the soft flutter of wingsat the long end of days;shadowy emissary of divine kings Sunset hours, that final toll ringsExhausted eyes upward, to gazepast the soft flutter of wings Where all... Continue Reading →

National Poetry Month Day 7: Arise and Unbuild

Today’s prompt, I arise and unbuild it again, was chosen by one of the members of my Facebook group and is a line from one of her favourite poems. The following free verse poem is what I wrote from that inspiration. Enjoy. Arise and Unbuild Arise from your stupor,your indolent habits,your bed of societal liesand... Continue Reading →

National Poetry Month Day 6: Anime Nightmares

Today’s prompt was Anime Nightmares, so I went with a quirky haiku. Enjoy. This image was AI generated with InstantArt Anime Nightmares Bleached ghosts against neonwith bebop dystopiaDeath note finale © A. F. Stewart 2023

National Poetry Month Day 5: Misty Morning Violets

Here is today’s poem, a Rondelet, from the prompt, Misty Morning Violets. Enjoy. Misty Morning Violets Soft floral scentDrifting in the morning mist airSoft floral scentBrushed with tears and simple lamentone last bouquet laid unadorneda life unlived, forever mournedSoft floral scent © A. F. Stewart 2023

National Poetry Month Day 4: Silver Eyes

A triolet poem for you today from the prompt Silver Eyes and the image below. Enjoy. This image was generated by AI at InstantArt and then modified by me with Photoshop. Silver Eyes What secrets does she holdbehind her silver eyes?Swathed in anonymities foretoldWhat secrets does she hold?Forbidden wisdom or treasure gold?Locked beyond her enchanted... Continue Reading →