Ready to jump into a new week? Help us get started by sharing your poetry, and dispelling the Monday blues. As always, it is a free for all, bring and share, anything goes kind of day.
What happened when I wrote this poem was... after about two weeks of writing nothing, and deciding to stay away from (my own and other) prompts, I found a most beautiful poem while reading, rather than writing. (The link is under my poem). I really wanted to write something which sprang from internal inspiration, and the words of this poem resonated with me in the week my daughter turned 18. So I wrote something in the same style. Shortly after posting it, I realized that dVerse had a post encouraging writers to write in the style of... So as hard as I tried I couldn't escape the meme. Some kind people have already commented, but I link it here today, because I have nothing else that's new. Long story.. thanks for entertaining me :)
I wrote this poem a couple of years ago. It's based on a real person, a former neighbor and mother of an old friend. I'd been looking for a reason to use it. Thanks for the opportunity!
I wrote my poem in 2009 when I was just beginning my poetic journey. I was traveling to Missouri to see family and listening to the tires on the pavement...it was the inspiration for my poem. Thank you as always for your inspiration to write and a place to share.
What happened when I wrote this poem was... after about two weeks of writing nothing, and deciding to stay away from (my own and other) prompts, I found a most beautiful poem while reading, rather than writing. (The link is under my poem). I really wanted to write something which sprang from internal inspiration, and the words of this poem resonated with me in the week my daughter turned 18. So I wrote something in the same style. Shortly after posting it, I realized that dVerse had a post encouraging writers to write in the style of... So as hard as I tried I couldn't escape the meme. Some kind people have already commented, but I link it here today, because I have nothing else that's new. Long story.. thanks for entertaining me :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes I feel I need a break, too... but I'm addicted. Thank you.
ReplyDeletei got nothing new that y'all haven't already read, so what the hell, here's another older cinquain. happy monday people!
ReplyDeleteAn old one from me, given lack of inspiration going on at my desk these days:) Have a great Monday, kids!
ReplyDelete...an older one from me, as well. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI wrote this poem a couple of years ago. It's based on a real person, a former neighbor and mother of an old friend. I'd been looking for a reason to use it. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI wrote my poem in 2009 when I was just beginning my poetic journey. I was traveling to Missouri to see family and listening to the tires on the pavement...it was the inspiration for my poem. Thank you as always for your inspiration to write and a place to share.
ReplyDeleteHere's bidding goodbye to monday blues...
ReplyDeleteWhew! Made it. Hard to believe I write even slower than I walk (not grammatically correct, but you get the picture).
ReplyDeleteKay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
One I did this morning.
ReplyDeleteDon't know why I wrote a tanka instead of cinquain... will fix this.
ReplyDeleteHello dear Toads. I've linked to a tale I've written in verse.
ReplyDeleteI wrote another cinquain.. I like this form.
ReplyDeletesomething new.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's hard to keep up with all the temptation! LOL So mine is all behind...
ReplyDeleteMarian ... nothing new eh? Just another cinquain. You are too funny!
ReplyDeleteFinally managed to write something new!
ReplyDeleteIs my little poem commercial advertising? Readers will decide!
ReplyDeletei'm a little late to the party... {smile}
ReplyDeletedani {formerly haiku love songs}