For day seven I have the prompt Paradox Time and I wrote a short Tetractys poem. Enjoy. Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels.com Paradox Time ClockTick tockInside outthe universeYou watch as the infinite cosmos breaks ©2022 A. F. Stewart
Day 6 – National Poetry Month: Paris Postcard
Today I bring you a Villanelle poem from the prompt, Paris Postcard. Photo by David McEachan on Pexels.com Paris Postcard The Eiffel tower in faded inkan old reminder tucked awayYour past’s abandoned chink How you once held a drink,smiling in that Paris cafeThe Eiffel tower in faded ink Dolled up, dressed in minkArm in arm,... Continue Reading →
Day 5 – National Poetry Month: Silent Wind
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 →
Day 4 – National Poetry Month: Condiments in Glass
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 →
Day 3 – National Poetry Month: Fragmented Thunderclouds
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
