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NaPoWriMo: A Lune

It’s day ten of NaPoWriMo and I though I’d try my hand at writing a Lune. A Lune is similar to a Haiku, but instead of the traditional 5-7-5 format we all know and love, a Lune is 5-3-5. I’m sorry today’s offering couldn’t be a bit more uplifting, but I’m using NaPoWriMo to work… More NaPoWriMo: A Lune

NaPoWriMo: Parachute

Today’s poem was in many ways the easiest to write. And in other ways it was the most difficult. Parachute So many times when a gentle touch could have melted my pain when a kind word might have pulled me back from the cliff I stand at the edge now My feet brushing gravel into… More NaPoWriMo: Parachute

NaPoWriMo Day Eight

This week has been challenging in many ways. Most nights, it’s been a struggle to write my daily poem. Tonight, I could barely string together the seventeen syllables necessary to to write this haiku. I don’t think it will come as any surprise that tonight’s poem is about sleep. Sleepy paradise My dream-life awaits Nestled… More NaPoWriMo Day Eight

NaPoWriMo: Ghosts

Today, I decided to undertake the challenge of following the NaPoWriMo daily prompt. I have written a Tritina, which you can learn more about here:  http://www.napowrimo.net/day-seven-3/ Ghosts I wander the lonely field at night, my footsteps guided by the moon that rises over yonder forest. I never venture into the forest; the ghosts there are… More NaPoWriMo: Ghosts

NaPoWriMo: Victorious

I decided to experiment with Quaterns again. Despite my struggles with it, I really do like this form of poetry. I decided to write about my youngest daughter. She’s seventeen now, walking that delicate line between child and adult. I’m so proud of the young woman she has become. I hope that comes across in… More NaPoWriMo: Victorious

NaPoWriMo: Cinquains

NaPoWriMo rolls on, but the words were not rolling off my pen (or keyboard) today. I had a very difficult time writing something for today’s post. I wrote a heartfelt poem earlier today which I might polish up and publish later. It’s too close to my heart to post until I feel like it’s ready.… More NaPoWriMo: Cinquains

NaPoWriMo: April Snow

I’m not feeling well at all today, so all I managed to write was a quick Haiku. It seems strange to be writing about snow in April, but this is New Hampshire, so maybe it isn’t odd after all. April Snow Delicate snowflakes create an unexpected early April gift For those who don’t like the… More NaPoWriMo: April Snow

Love Is

I’ve already written one poem today for NaPoWriMo, but somehow, I managed to write another. I thought about saving it for tomorrow, but isn’t that cheating? The idea of NaPoWriMo is to write a poem every day. I thought about not sharing this one, but I rather like it. So here it is… Love Is… More Love Is

NaPoWriMo Day Three

Today, I’ve attempted to write my very first Quatern. (You can read more about Quaterns here.) I’m not entirely satisfied with my attempt, but since this month is all about experimentation and enjoyment of poetry, I consider this a success because I tried something new. I will definitely experiment with this format in the future. “Sunset… More NaPoWriMo Day Three

NaPoWriMo: The Words

Hello, everyone! It’s NaPoWriMo Day Two. After hours of battling with the daily writing prompt, I decided to do some free writing. The result is the following pantoum which describes my struggle. The Words A Pantoum Words repeating in my mind Ones I’ve used a million times Tired phrases maybe borrowed Cacophony of useless rhymes Words… More NaPoWriMo: The Words