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February 1, 2023

Beyond Time #Words Challenge

“Random word poetry is something that Jane Dougherty started writing last year. I think this is a great way to find inspiration, so let’s try it,” says Colleen. She has generated a list of 100 random words.… More
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Published on February 01, 2023 03:56

January 25, 2023

The Lady of the Snows #Ekphrastic #Poetry

This week Colleen ‘s #TankaTuesday challenge explores Ekphrastic poetry, inspired by the work of art. We have the freedom to write free verse but then write one syllabic poem too. The Lady of the Snows… More
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Published on January 25, 2023 04:15

January 18, 2023

#Senryu #Poetry

Anger – blind alleyan irresistible walkfor some bullish freaks *** Bare teeth, bulging eyeshurl hollow words of dissentto intimidate *** Whimsical horseswith stirrups of fervent ireperilous morons *** Do they care for you?beware, they are… More
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Published on January 18, 2023 19:54

January 11, 2023

#TankaTuesday #Photoprompt – Heaven

Photo prompts kick my muse even when she is cross with me! Such a beautiful picture of Mother Nature calms her down perfectly to write syllabic poetry. Want to see heaven?where morning clouds glow soft… More
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Published on January 11, 2023 15:58

January 5, 2023

My New Friend…

New poem for new year? “Forget it,” says my snooty muse – irate and imperious. “Go ahead with your fiction and the new friend you’ve found.” “Why are you sulking?” “NO! I feel stifled when… More
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Published on January 05, 2023 14:58

January 1, 2023

#HappyNewYear2023

Wishing all my blogger buddies, authors, poets and readers a wonderful 2023. Basking in the golden glow of dawn. May each dawn be as amazing as this one. I’ll back soon. Balroop Singh.
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Published on January 01, 2023 11:31

December 15, 2022

Moon Melodies #HappyHolidays

Moon sat with me last nightAdding magical light to my Christmas tree Mesmerized by his ancient talesI looked at him in delight. He told me who popularized Christmas treesWhy people lit them with small candles once… More
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Published on December 15, 2022 10:37

December 8, 2022

#BookReviews #Poetry #Myths

Our fascination for myths never wanes and I wonder how did they start! Colleen’s new release answers some of the questions about myths and as usual, she sprinkles them with magic dust. I’ve never believed… More
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Published on December 08, 2022 19:03

November 30, 2022

#BookReviews #Poetry #Shortstories

This week I would like to share some wonderful books of poetry and short stories. All three books are a quick read and I really enjoyed them. Variety is the Spice of Life by Sally… More
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Published on November 30, 2022 22:05

November 23, 2022

Double #Etheree #ThemePrompt

The Gray Scarf My gray scarfbreathes yearning,holds warmth of love.Purchased ages ago,you promised it’s fragrance would never fade from our lives.Then how did winter winds creep into divest us of our solemn vows?Yet it sings familiar strains… More
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Published on November 23, 2022 09:16