Day 19 was to write a poem in the form of a personal ad. I found this to be the hardest challenge so far Wanted: Cabin hidden in ancient forests. Cabin, hidden near stoic mountains. Must have bubbling brook filled with flat river stones that wish to be studied, lake or ocean access where the …
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Nanopowrimo 17 – Sun Salutation
Today's prompt was a greeting. I did a sun poem. I don't normally write happy, cheery stuff, but I've been editing horror poetry and this turned out to be a nice little break from darker stuff. You've returned from your pale journey Come back from the abyss Bringing new moments Bringing tomorrow into today
Nanopowrimo 16 – Lost in Translation
Today's prompt was to attempt the translation of a foreign language poem. Luckily the point is not to make much sense. I picked Norway (Viking thing). AT FUGLENE IKKE SYNGER A Fugue Extinction Song? Now sorrow comes, the hours of sorrow draw near. Speak. Drown in the sunset, in fire, in sun, mango nuances of …
Nanopowrimo 15 – In honor of Boston
I didn't comment on this the day I wrote it, but I'm adding this note as an update. Boston is one of my favorite cities. The only reason I don't live there is that it's too expensive. This one hit close to home. I have family that used to run the marathon regularly, and friends …
Iron Maiden – Wasted Years
I just had this song in my head and lo and behold, it shows up in my feed.
Nanopowrimo Day 9 – Noir
There were witnesses to her death Trees and buildings and fog Pigeons and rats and shadows The soiled river The crumbling bridge But these things were silent These things were unmoved These things kept their secrets even from sharp, hardened eyes There were passerby who may or may not have heard a scream The snap …
Nanopowrimo Day 6 – Ode to one of many phones I’ve killed …
Goodbye, dear cell phone You and I had some good times Before I dropped you
Nanporwrimo Day 5 – belated- My Cinquain stayed out too late last night
I don't even know what a cinquain is, but the prompt gave a pretty clear explanation. So here is a cinquain. At least, I think it's a cinquain. It could be a spider. Thunder Rings through the air The hammer of the gods Splits open summer's darkened skies Clouds weep
Nanopowrimo Day 4 – Abundance of Onslaught
Today's prompt was to pick one of several lines and run with it. I'm crabby today. I don't feel like writing a poem, or anything else for that matter. But that's probably only more reason to do it. Abundance of Onslaught Crushing press around you The stink of human fear Rage rides in waves Order …
Nanopowrimo Day 3 – A pen, Vikings marathon, and a bottle of rum
I have to grr a bit at today's prompt (sea shanties) because I have an ocean-themed poetry collection out on sub and it sucks to do an ocean bit I can't add to it. So grr. yarr. Whatever. Tides roll high Tides roll low Tides roll us away from hearth and home Seas are green …
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