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,Iโ€™m the bestI smirk, I swaggerAll the people love meIโ€™m 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

Day 10 – National Poetry Month: Abstract Colour

For day ten, I give you a chant poem from the prompt, Abstract Colour. Enjoy. Photo by Pok Rie on Pexels.com Abstract Colour Transparent hue, pastel light,vivid splashes against the placidVermillion splatters in the backgroundPaint the world in abstract colour Wake the world in vibrancyGossamer dancers on the stage;an eruption in rose-tinted lifePaint the world... Continue Reading →

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