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Sometimes I still write in a journal. And every now and then that entry takes shape as a poem. Here is one such poem written on July 11, 2014. Life, Time & other Non-Renewable Resources No ticking clocks change the passage of time Not one whit Limited minutes roll into hours Carefully spend them they …
I’ve been writing since I was nine years old. Much of what I wrote during my teenage years took the form of journal entries or poetry. I still enjoy writing poetry. This month, I’m going to share samples of poems I’ve written on Thursdays. I know it doesn’t have the “holding out for a hero” …
I thought I would try something slightly different for my “wordless Wednesday” posting. The picture I’ve shared here is one of my favorites from my early morning strolls around my neighborhood. What I’m asking my readers to do today is to help me write a poem based on this photo (I have already written several …
Robert Frost is one of my favorite American poets. This line is from a short poem I memorized for a language arts class in high school and again recited for a college poetry class: “The Road not Taken.” Who’s your favorite poet? Share a favorite line or title in the comments
After trying to unsuccessfully integrate with an online writing group five years ago, I gave up on the idea that I could get unbiased feedback on my writing. When I took the writing workshops required for my creative writing minor at SNHU, I had high hopes that insightful critiques would be included in these classes.Overall, …
Words A mighty deluge swelling Untold tales beg telling Phrases unwritten compelling Imagination dispelling Exuberant phrases propelling A pencil to engage in spelling Verbiage continually welling Until spilled on the page. Stories Expand in the soul Burning a yearning hole Fiery phrases, a mole, Burrowing to a creative goal Amplified brilliance, a coal Igniting, …