Welcome to day five with a free verse poem from the prompt, Silent Wind. This one popped out of my head this morning and is a bit sad. Photo by Anete Lusina on Pexels.com Silent Wind vacant buildingsno sound of laughteronly distant gunfireOn the breeze, travelsthe scent of smoke charred ruinsof vibrancy and homeit’s gone... Continue Reading →
I'm attempting a rondelet poem on day four, from the prompt Condiments in Glass. I'm now wondering why I came up with that unusual prompt, but here's the poem harkening back with a bit of nostalgia. Enjoy. Photo by Alena Shekhovtcova on Pexels.com Condiments in Glass Checkered tableThe bottles waiting in a rowCheckered tableLike little... Continue Reading →
And on Day 3, I bring you a triolet poem from the prompt, Fragmented Thunderclouds. Enjoy. Photo by Georgina Escobar on Pexels.com Fragmented Thunderclouds Untamed intensity breaking,shattering into the pelting rainDisturbed turmoil wakingUntamed intensity breakingThe infinite firmament quakingagainst the tranquil plainUntamed intensity breakingshattering into the pelting rain ©2022 A. F. Stewart
Here's the poem for day two from the prompt Broken Bliss. I went with a cascade form for this one. Enjoy. Photo by Liza Summer on Pexels.com Broken Bliss When I was young and beautifulThey promised me the worldwrapped in candy floss happiness Visions of rosy dreams and loveI didn’t understand at allWhen I was... Continue Reading →
And here we are, the first day of National Poetry Month 2022. Today's prompt is Black Mirror and in keeping with the theme, I chose to attempt a Mirrored Refrain poem. Enjoy. Photo by Emre Can Acer on Pexels.com Black Mirror Alone, in scattered thoughtswhile the dark night abatesWithin the darkened glassyour old reflection waits... Continue Reading →
Be Afraid of the Dark 