A bit late posting the poem today, but here it is from the prompt, Finding the Lies. Today's form is the Oddquain. Enjoy. Photo by Brett Jordan on Pexels.com Finding the Lies catchthe falsehoodunderneath the smilethe grim perjured deceptionguile ยฉ2022 A. F. Stewart
Day 14 – National Poetry Month: One Candle
Today's poem is a sad one, a pantoum from the prompt, One Candle. Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com One Candle I asked my true love,leave a candle burning for meTo the heavens above,against the far rolling sea Leave a candle burning for mewhile I dream forever of youAgainst the far rolling seawith this long... Continue Reading →
Day 13 – National Poetry Month: Dark and Deadly Sins (and a Book)
On Day 13, I bring you a tanka horror poem from the prompt, Dark and Deadly Sins, but also a look at my newly released poetry book, Roses and Ashes. Enjoy. Photo by Irina Iriser on Pexels.com Dark and Deadly Sins Burrowing insidesecrets swirling, festeringAlone with your thoughtsYou smile, remembering themand the dark pools of... Continue Reading →
Day 12 – National Poetry Month: Not the Villain
Today I give you a free verse poem from the prompt, Not the Villain. Enjoy. Also, there will be a special announcement tomorrow about a new poetry book. Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Pexels.com Not the Villain Look at me, look at me,Iโm the bestI smirk, I swaggerAll the people love meIโm not the villain... Continue Reading →
Day 11: National Poetry Month: Dragon Moon
Today's prompt was dragon moon, and here's my attempt at a Lแปฅc bรกt poem. Enjoy. Photo by samer daboul on Pexels.com Dragon Moon Under the dragon moonbeside the shifting dune of sandgentle winds blow inlandIts beating wings expand to skyembracing heavens highto soar, dream, and forever fly ยฉ2022 A. F. Stewart
