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Poetry Challenge / Day 30: prompt farewell
The First FarewellAll weekend long you held me close, lovedme tight, and rocked me to sleep every nightafter reading me just one more favorite bedtimestory. We played jacks and chased balls, watchedthat funny man splashing around in the rain on the t...
Poetry Challenge / Day 29: prompt phrase "Never (blank)"
Never Say NeverNever let life get you down,don’t get caught up in endlessrounds of could-I should-I,block your ears from hearingthat it’s not realistic, don’t believethat dreams won’t come true,Forget living in the so-called real world,ignore...
Poetry Challenge / Day 28: prompt write a sestina
MusicThe absolute magic of extraordinary musicis always encapsulated inside or withinthe creative arrangement of it notesand words that allow it to touch the shadowsof the human heart. It can depress, or lightenthe spirit and mind, or capture a memor...
Poetry Challenge / Day 27: prompt longing
Wishful DreamingSeduced by the warmth of the sunlightshining through the window, the fat graycat is enticed to snooze upon the windowsill.There he longingly dreams about partakingof succulent dinners filled with glossyblackbirds captured after a mast...
Poetry Challenge / Day 26: prompt miscommunication
Different WorldsSometimes, I think that rather than miscommunication occurringbetween the genders, it’s more a matter each speaking separatelanguages, of living in different worlds. When he says, I’ll callyou sometime, he means about the same tim...
Poetry Challenge / Day 25: prompt event
Family ReunionOne day each year gathering someplacecatching up on what has occurred duringthe year since we last metJoinings and disjoinings of marriageand partnership; births, graduations,striking out on one’s own journeyAiling and passing, captur...
Poetry Challenge / Day 24: prompt travel-related
One flying flowerFlitting throughout the gardenSummer traveler...
23 days complete!
Well, I've made it through 23 days of the Challenge and have 23 poems. Some better than others, but it's good to experiment with different forms and styles. Actually, I have written more than the 23 days worth; some were good enough that I am conte...
Poetry Challenge / Day 23: prompt regret
When Death ArrivesWhen death arrives to lead me fromthis earth, and clasps his hand in mine,I hope that I’ll hear angel’s wingsand journey to the great divine.I don’t want to worry aboutwhat I might have done,or all those someday thingsfor whic...
Poetry Challenge / Day 22: prompt work
WorkWhy oh why, can’t I be rich,Or find a long lost treasure; itReally sucks being broke, andKnowing that I have to work....
Poetry Challenge / Day 21: prompt haiku
tiny little frogforest dweller’s symphonyserenades the darkproud hawk wings unfurledgliding upon air thermalsnature’s windsurfer...
Poetry Challenge / Day 20: prompt rebirth
dead earth awakensdaffodil amidst the snow springtime harbinger...
Poetry Challenge / Day 19: prompt angry
vicious hurtful wordsairborne missiles finding heart time to call it quits...
Poetry Challenge / Day 18: prompt interaction
busy little beeflitting between the flowerslike Casanova...
Poetry Challenge / Day 17: phrase All I Want is (blank)
All I Want is to KnowAnother evening dining alone,while you are still at workAnother fight, our voices screaming,doors slamming between usAnother night waiting in the dark,wondering where you’ve beenAnother teardrop stains my pillow,dreaming of wha...
Poetry Challenge 2009: Day 16 / Prompt - color
Summer WhitePure white roses and dandelion fuzzmarking summer dayspuffy clouds passing byunder a white-hot hazeeyelet lace and dotted Swiss curtainsfloating upon the breezepollen whispers through the airmaking everyone sneezeclear skies with stars of...
Poetry Challenge 2009: Day 15 / Prompt - favorite poem alteration
(Carl Sandburg’s poem, Fog)The SmogThe smog arriveswearing combat boots.It hovers, smotheringthe city and peoplelike a toxic blanketawaiting the Apocalypse....
Poetry Challenge 2009: Day 14 / Two for Tuesday: prompt - love / anti-love poem
Fire in the NightYou come to me, hold me close,Breathe softly across my skin,Caress each curve with dancing fingersSoft as moonlight,While a jasmine wind sighs throughOur room.You come to me, merge with me,Breath to breath, fevered skin burning,Heart...
Poetry Challenge 2009: Day 13 / Prompt - hobby
BowlingBright balls are rollingOver wax-slickedWooden boards; well itLooks like it’s my turn now.I hope that I can throw a strike.Not that way, you stupid ball,Guttering’s not the way to score....
12 Down
Here are 6 more entries; I'm up to day 12 now! Since this is day 16, I'm only 4 behind. Some of these have been easy, and some have been very difficult. But, the deadline of 30 poems in 30 days is keeping me constantly thinking on writing, filling ev...
Poetry Challenge 2009: Day 12 / Prompt "So we decided to (Blank)
So We Decided to No Longer SeeThe match was tossedthe fire litfields and houses burnedchaotic infernoit hurt to watchso we decidedto no longer seeThe solders were sentthe war invitedbodies and lives destroyedhell on earthit hurt to watchso we decided...
Poetry Challenge 2009: Day 11 / Prompt - an object
The Old WindmillIn the distancea sentinel slumpsweary and forlorna solitary watcherwith nothingleft to seeOnce,its vanes reachedoutward, always seekingthe wind’s embraceswiveling and swoopinglike a hawkhunting thermalson which to soarOnce,its body ...
Poetry Challenge 2009: Day 10 / Prompt - Friday
FridayFinally arrivedReady to startInto the weekendDepart from workAt long lastYes, it’s Friday!...
Poetry Challenge 2009: Day 9 / a memory
Requiem for Lucille(for my grandmother, Lucille Bunch Davis)A second motherto her daughter’s daughter,keeper of secrets, tellerof stories, builder of dreamsShe loved greatlyand was greatly lovedSunrise to sunsetand beyond, workingtirelesslyJill-of-...
Poetry Challenge 2009: Day 8 / Prompt - Routine(s)
Daily RoutineThe alarm bleatseasy-listening soundsannouncing timeto get upthey both rollout of bedhe from the leftshe from the rightwhile she shuffles to the kitchencoffee first, breakfast nexthe heads to the bathroomshower and shave to face the dayE...
Poetry Challenge 2009: Day 7 / Two for Tuesday; Prompt - dirty and/or clean
Dusty roadsdirty cardun clouds roilingin the rearview mirrortailgater, hitchhikeron the way home.Clouds tumblethrough the skylightning racesto the groundrain delugeswashing world -heavenly cleaner....
6 down, only 24 more to go
Okay, here are the first of my entries for the Challenge, the first 6 days. Please, bear in mind that these are very rough with little or no editing and may never be more than something to meet the requirements of the Challenge. And, yes - I havin...
Poetry Challenge 2009: Day 6 / Prompt - something missing
Empty RoomYesterday blurredinto day, is fadinginto tomorrowGo to workevery morningCome homeeach eveningWash and foldlaundry doneSuds and rinsedishes cleanedSpritz and wipedusting completeRumbling journeyfloors vacuumedKeep busyDon’t thinkabout the ...
Poetry Challenge 2009: Day 5 / Prompt - landmark
Lady LibertyLady, Standing strong Crowned with grace Majestic woman Illuminating beautyLady, Give us hope Raise our spirits Anchor our souls Protect our shoresLad...
Poetry Challenge 2009: Day 4 / Prompt - an animal
Sadie, or Dog, GoneShe came to mefrom the pet lostand found; you knowthe one, where theywait to die.A gift from the ex.Probably the bestpresent, not countingthe painful,expensive divorce.A spaniel, softand fluffywith amber spotson a coat of cream.Mel...
