Tag Archives: postaweek2012

Finding the Words

Posted on December 17, 2012 by T A Hillin-Smith

Shared from A-Poem-A-Day at Poets.org, December 16, 2012 This Living Hand by John Keats This living hand, now warm and capable Of earnest grasping, would, if it were cold And in the icy silence of the tomb, So haunt thy days … Continue reading →

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Charm Bracelet

Posted on December 12, 2012 by T A Hillin-Smith

In trying to get back into writing, I’ve gone back through prompts saved for later.  This one on creating a poetic charm bracelet, from Joseph Harker at naming constellations, was impossible to resist. In explaining his prompt, Joseph said: Let’s … Continue reading →

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Fib Poem

Posted on December 5, 2012 by T A Hillin-Smith

Several months ago I read, at Which Silk Shirt, about a poetic form based on the Fibonacci series.  This was irresistible to one whose father was a math/science teacher. In a “Fib,” the poem builds in the same way as … Continue reading →

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Bat and Wolf

Posted on October 24, 2012 by T A Hillin-Smith

This one is from my sweet, sweet boy.  He is brave and beautiful and strong. ——————————————————- I do this for me and not for her . . . my name is wolf and I’m alone and forced to join a … Continue reading →

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Catching up on 30 Days of Haiga – September 14-16

Posted on October 11, 2012 by T A Hillin-Smith

I will finish Rick Daddario’s 30 Days of Haiga, though quite late. I’ve enjoyed the creativity so much. Today’s make-ups are September 14–A Band of Stars, September 15–Dog Days, and September 16–Thunder Day.  I also wove in a few words … Continue reading →

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