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We Write Poems Prompt #115

We Write Poems latest prompt is simple . . . almost too simple. Simply, write a poem that uses twelve (12) words, no more, no less. Simple and challenging.  I love writing challenges.  Of course, the first challenge was topic–so many … Continue reading

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Monday Melting Week 15 Plus Honeysuckle

that corner fence chain linked cannot bilk beauty from my home a synthetic cadre instead vining violist sutures with flowered grace notes rhapsodize with simplicity on wire spindle staves honeysuckle you lactate peaceful nectar intermezzo that roves between long caesura … Continue reading

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Another Monday Melting Poem

deeper rooted than red leafed maple further than their helicopter seeds helix spin and flip longer wider, thicker than Choctaw cane brakes much, much later than Asiatic lily’s beauty fades how can you doubt unraveled love spirals down a smooth … Continue reading

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Another Unexpected Gift

A few days ago, my youngest wrote another poem. This one was for me. Since I’m a bit down on him (not doing schoolwork again), I thought I’d concentrate on the positive and share it with you. When the pressures … Continue reading

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New Poetry Prompt

Shawna at rosemary mint has begun a weekly prompt called Monday Melting. She’s into week 5 and I have yet to take up the gauntlet. She informed me that she’s not even holding her breath anymore. Well, that’s no fun. … Continue reading

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