Written for David’s Weave Written Weekly
where O’Nika asks us to write an echo
poem* about a significant “first” in life.
Thanks for the prompt, O’Nika & David!
I have chosen to write about a first grandchild.
Continue reading “Her Greatest Gift”Category: Theme Prompt
One More Hand
Written for dVerse ~ Poets Pub: Turn of Phrase –
hosted by Melissa who has asked us to write a poem of
any style or format, made up of phrases. This is my response.
The Last Straw
Written for Gerry & Sue’s Weekly Prompts –
The One Day Prompt and for Sammi’s
Weekend Writing Prompt where we’re asked to
get creative in exactly 100 words using the prompt
word ‘defenestration’. Here’s where the prompts took me.
Big Birthday For A Little Lady!
Written for Song Lyric Sunday –
“March Music Birthdays”.
This is my response to the challenge.
Night Walk
Written for dVerse ~ Poets Pub: Open Link Night –
or – Painting With Your Words hosted by Lillian,
who has asked us to write a poem motivated by
the painting shown below. This is my response.
The Smell Of Rain
Written for Muse on Monday where David
asks us to write a story where an animal
is a key character. Here’s my take,
a gift for Colette’s 6th birthday.
Knocking: A Thursday Inspiration
Written for Thursday Inspiration #321 –
“Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)”.
Here’s my response.
Beware Of Darkness
Written for David’s Weave Written Weekly
where Christine asks us to write an alphabet
poem*. This is my first attempt and it was
great fun. Thanks Christine and David!
Here is my poem in exactly 26 words.
Continue reading “Beware Of Darkness”Pyromancer’s Confession
Written for Poetics Tuesday: “Beginnings Are Endings”,
hosted by Punam, who has asked us to write a poem,
taking the opening line of a well-known piece and
using it as the last line of our poem. This is my response.
The Look Of Love
Written for Fandango’s Story Starter.
Here’s my story, using Fan’s prompt line:
It had never entered Richard’s mind that his son
was not his own blood.
3 a.m.
Written for dVerse Poets Quadrille Monday –
“Hunger Makes the Best of Poetry” –
where our host, Lisa, is serving up
the word “hunger”. Here is my quad.
Welcome Home
Written for Song Lyric Sunday –
“No Place Like It”
This is my response to the challenge.
The Weight
Written for Muse on Monday where David asks us
to write a story about a blue collar worker.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
The Drawer
Written for dVerse MTB: Poems of Questions
hosted by Grace. The challenge is to write a
poem built around questions that remain
unanswered. Here is my response.
Last Night In Cleveland
Written for Thursday Inspiration #320 –
“Couldn’t Get It Right”. Here’s my response.
The Locket
“It’s Story Time” and Jolene has given us
four prompts to work with (see below).
Here’s where the prompts took me.
Mental Overload
Written for This Week’s Writer’s Workshop
Prompts hosted by our friend, John Holton.
We’re given several topics and asked to write
one or two of them. I’ve chosen #3 which asks:
What’s taking up the most mental space for you right now?
Here goes!
Love Is
Written for dVerse Poetics: “The Evolution of Love”,
hosted this week by Sanaa. We are asked to write
a poem about love as something sacred – not just
roses and hearts, but the small unseen ways
someone stays, This is my response.
Let’s Get It On
Written for Song Lyric Sunday –
“Subvocalization”.
This is my response to the challenge.
The Freezer
Written for Muse on Monday where David
asks us to write a story about a character
inside a confined area. Here’s my take.
The Caper
Written in response to Friday Faithfuls:
“Kiss Day”. Here’s my take.
Like A Rock
Written for Thursday Inspiration #319 –
“Second Hand News”. Here’s my response.
Ode On An Ice Cream Churn
Written for Monday Poetry Prompt: How do I love thee?
Our host, Bartholomew, asks us to write a poem
in response to Elizabeth Barrett-Browning’s famous quote.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
California Dreamin’
Written for dVerse Poets Quadrille
Monday – “Swearing by all Flowers”
where our host, De Jackson, has offered
up the word “flowers”. Here is my quadrille.
When The Music’s Over
Written for dVerse Poetics –“I’d Rather Go Blind”
hosted this week by Melissa. The focus is to
choose one of the five senses and write a poem
exploring what life experiences might be like
without that sense. This is my response.
First Light
Written for dVerse Poets Quadrille
Monday – “Swearing by all Flowers”
where our host, De Jackson, has offered
up the word “flowers”. Image courtesy
Crispina Kemp. Here is my quadrille.
Got The Blues: An Erasure Poem
Written for David’s Weave Written Weekly
where Shaun asks us to write an erasure
poem. This is my first attempt and it was
great fun. Thanks for the prompt, Shaun!
It’s My Life
Written for Song Lyric Sunday –
“Pondering Existential Thoughts”.
This is my response to the challenge.
When Winter Came With Teeth
Written for Muse on Monday where David
asks us to write a story about cold winter
as the antagonist. Also for FOWC With
Fandango and the word “shivering”.
Here’s where the prompts took me.
Regrets, I’ve Had A Few: Thursday Inspiration
Written for Thursday Inspiration #318 –
“Always On My Mind”. Here’s my response.
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