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NaPoWriMo Day 30: ArtoonsInn Prompt: Write a poem on the theme “Poetry” Poetry- A Magic Wand! Scattered words Labyrinth of thoughts Emotions overflowing All woven together in soulful verses – Some reflections, some amusing, Some voice of the masses, Some call of the destitute, Some echoes of solitude – Some words that bring hope, Some … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 29: This one is called “in the window.” Imagine a window looking into a place or onto a particular scene. It could be your childhood neighbor’s workshop, or a window looking into an alien spaceship. Maybe a window looking into a witch’s gingerbread cottage, or Lord Nelson’s cabin aboard the H.M.S. Victory. What do … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 28: Our prompt today (optional, as always), is to write a poem that poses a series of questions. The questions could be a mix of the serious (“What is the meaning of life?”) and humorous (“What’s the deal with cats knocking things off tables?”), the interruptive (“Could you repeat that?”) and the conversational … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 27: I’m following the ArtoonsInn prompt today. The prompt is to write a poem on “Sparrows.” I went with acrostic form. Acrostic: Sparrows Sky, with no precincts Pours its love on us Adorable, little creatures we are Roaming across earth’s zenith Replete with hope Oft in the lap of celestials While we zestfully … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 26: I followed the ArtoonsInn Prompt today to write a poem on the below picture: Poem Title: The invisible mask Hush! Don’t speak up, don’t talk like that! We are advised from birth till we breathe our last – Veil your emotions, don’t act or react, Just follow the course, why look beyond … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 25: Our prompt for today (optional, as always) is to write an “occasional” poem. The poem you write can be for an occasion in the past or the future, one important to you and your family (a wedding, a birth) or for an occasion in the public eye (the Olympics, perhaps?). I decided … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 24: I’m following the prompt of ArtoonsInn today that requires us to write a poem on the theme “Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations.” Here’s my take on it: Poem Title: The bumpy road The road is rough, I know my dear The path is uneven, we all can see Fear envelops each … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 23: Today, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that responds, in some way, to another. This could be as simple as using a line or image from another poem as a jumping-off point, or it could be a more formal poetic response to the argument or ideas raised in another … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day22: I’m following the prompt of ArtoonsInn Poetry Parlour today that requires us to write a poem on the theme “A Colourful Ride.” Here’s my take for today: Life- A Colourful Ride The cruise of life, a journey unknown The ebbs and flows that make it a delight – Sometimes still, sometimes turbulent, But … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 21 Prompt: Today, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that uses lines that have a repetitive set-up. This is my second poem for the day. A Whitney this time with 3-4-3-4-3-4-7 syllabes over 7 lines. Poem: Dawn Dawn brings hopeHope of new dayDay that smilesSmiles with prospectsProspects blessBless with new … Read more