So today's poem is a bit different. The prompt was Refrain, which made me think of music, and I had to use the Mirrored Refrain poetry form because that was too perfect. Somehow, it all melded into the following poem of madness. Enjoy. Photo by Agnieszka Taggart on Pexels.com Refrain A chaotic universe in harmony,where... Continue Reading →
For the next few days will be prompts provided by one of my newsletter subscribers and this first one is Wind. Now I chose to go with the "turn (a key or handle) repeatedly around and around" definition of that word, specifically as in winding a clock. And today's poem form is my try at... 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 →
A touch of the controversial with today's poem. Image by Manfred Antranias Zimmer from Pixabay Revival Tents Hallelujah, my children!Today, we have congregatedto attend the word of our LordBut first our coffers must be sated Step up, your preacher speaks,Heaven will be your final rewardBut first our coffers must be satedto attend the word of our Lord Praise... Continue Reading →
Today's prompt was transmogrification and the form attempted was a mirrored refrain. Original image by Grae Dickason from Pixabay Transmogrification The journey of society beginswith hope of potential sublimeLost in a sea of indifferent facesbroken by the turning of time Slights and barbs reflectinsincere fundamental graces,broken by the turning of timeLost in a sea of indifferent faces Stumbling,... Continue Reading →
Be Afraid of the Dark 