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!
Tag: Weave Written Weekly
Hot To The Touch
Written for David’s Weave Written Weekly #196
where Svenja asks us to write a Double Tetractys
poem about a spicy or naughty relationship,
keeping it suggestive rather than explicit.
This is my Double Tetractys. Thanks, Svenja!
August 15, 1965: Tickets To Ride
Written for David’s Weave Written Weekly #195
where Marion asks us to write a Memento Poem.
I have chosen to write about the day my mother
surprised me with tickets to see The Beatles.
This is my Memento Poem. Thanks, Marion!
Lost With George & Martha: A Redux
Re-written for David’s Weave Written Weakly #192
where Josie asks us to write a conversational poem,
no more than 20 lines long, inspired by Frank O’Hara’s
“Metaphysical Poem”. Revised from a 2024 story with
my recurring characters, “George & Martha”,
this is my response. Thanks, Josie!
Howling Wind
Written for David’s Weave Written Weakly #190
where Sally has prompted us to write a sonnet
including a line from William Wordsworth’s
“The World Is Too Much With Us”.
This is my response. Thanks, Sally!
Lofty Dwelling
Written for David’s Weave Written Weakly #189
where our friend Violet has prompted us to write
about some lovely artwork from the National Gallery of
Art website. This is my pic & my response. Thanks, Violet & David!
Doloroso e Amoroso
Written for David’s Weave Written Weekly #187
where Ange has prompted us to write a piece of
“musical poetry” inspired by the instrumental
guitar track, “Canción Triste” by Jesse Cook.
This is my response. Thanks, Ange & David!
The Elephant's Trunk 