Written for Living Poetry. Bart asks
us to write a based on Jules Massenet’s
“Méditation” from the opera “Thaïs”
Tag: Living Poetry
Poet’s Excuse
Written for Living Poetry. Bart asks
us to write a poem incorporating the
titles of six books he has chosen.
Glory Days
Written for Living Poetry. Bart asks
us to write a poem with the words
field, game, and husband.
Suspended Automation
Written for Living Poetry. Bart claims
that vending machines are under-
represented in poetry and I’m
inclined to agree! Our challenge
is to write a vending machine poem.
Reflections On An August Afternoon: American Cinquain
Written for Living Poetry. Our host, Bart,
asks us to write a poem based on
the distractions of August.
Last Call
Written for Living Poetry. Bart asks us
to write a drain poem. We’re asked to
think about the act of liquids draining
and to come up with a new metaphor.
Common Ground
Written for Living Poetry where Bart asks us
to write a poem incorporating the words
‘common’, ‘rise’, and ‘Wordsworth’.
City Girl
Written for Living Poetry where
our inspiration is “Born in the…”
Lemonade Stand: American Cinquain
The image shown below is
our Living Poetry inspiration.
Unpredictable Despair
Written for Living Poetry where
the theme is June Musical Poetry.
To Beach Or Not To Beach
Written for Living Poetry where
we’re asked to write a beach poem.
Blues in the Night: A Daisy Chain
Written for Bartholomew’s Living Poetry
where we are asked to write a poem using
the words ‘black’, ‘govern’, and ‘solstice’.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
The Waiting Game
Written for Living Poetry where
Bartholomew asks us to write
a poem with the theme ‘patient’.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
Payback Time
Written for Living Poetry where
Bartholomew has shared this
sunset image for inspiration.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
In Silence
Written for Living Poetry. Bartholomew asks
us to write an “is” and “is not” list poem.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
Letting It Out
Written for Living Poetry where our host,
Bartholomew, asks us to write a poem using
the words ‘art’, destroy’, and ‘laugh’.
Here’s where the prompts took me.
The Wildest Wrangler Of The West
Written for Living Poetry where our host,
Bartholomew, asks us to write an exaggerated poem
telling a tall tale in glorious detail. I have paired
my poem with a great image from Melissa’s
Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge.
Here’s where the prompts took me.
On Dewy Grass: A Sijo
Written for Living Poetry where our host,
Bartholomew asks us to write any form of
poem using the image shown below as
inspiration. Here’s where the prompt took me.
Queen Fluffy
Written for Living Poetry where our host,
Bartholomew, asks us to write an
obsequious poem. Here’s my take.
Arriving Storm
Written for Living Poetry where our host,
Bartholomew asks us to write a poem
using the words ‘condition, ‘five’,
and ‘rapid’. Here’s my take.
Tiny Dancer
Written for Living Poetry where our host,
Bartholomew, asks us to write a poem
about shadows. Here’s my response.
Lonely Fool
Written for Living Poetry where our host,
Bartholomew asks us to write a poem with
the words shown below. Here’s my response.
explain ~ coat ~ lock
Continue reading “Lonely Fool”Winter Storm
Written for Living Poetry where our host,
Bartholomew, challenges us to write a poem
about a snowstorm. Here’s my response.
Departure
Written for Living Poetry where
Bart challenges us to write a poem
with the words “service”, “son” and
“today”. Here’s where the prompt took me.
What’s On The Verizon?
Written for Living Poetry where
Bart challenges us to write a
“clairvoyant” poem. Here’s my take.
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