NaPoWriMo Day 21: I am a poet

Here’s my poem for the day: Poem: I am a poet I am a poet I speak my heart I spill on paper, the ink of my emotions I become that ink – I am a poet I embellish in words The truth you’re terrified to speak I become your voice – I am a … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 20: I Shine within

I am following the prompt of Artoonsinn today to write a poem inspired by the quote, “In the midst of winter, I found there was within me, an invincible summer.” Here’s my offering:   Poem: I shine within   Onerous and challenging, It was, it has been, But I’ve learned to find my balance within, … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 19: Seeds of Poetry

Today’s challenge is to write a poem that starts with a command. It could be as uncomplicated as “Look,” as plaintive as “Come back,” or as silly as “Don’t you even think about putting that hot sauce in your hair.” Whatever command you choose, I hope you have fun ordering your readers around. Here’s my … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 18: Have you felt the presence of God?

Today’s prompt is based on Faisal Mohyuddin’s poem “Five Answers to the Same Question.” Today, I’d like to challenge you to write your own poem that provides five answers to the same question – without ever specifically identifying the question that is being answered. I’ve written five haikus as five different answers for the question … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 17: Sphere of Love

Following the prompt of Soulcraft to write a poem using some scientific terms. Poem Title: Sphere of Love A spark of electricity ran through me, A feeling inexplicable, A phenomenon unbeknown to the realm of science, I experienced current in every cell of my being When our eyes met, When gravity failed and I was … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 17: A Sea of Emotions

I am following the prompt of ArtoonsInn Poetry Parlour to write a poem based on the quote “The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too,” by Vincent van Gogh. Poem Title: A sea of emotions I … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 16: Curtal Sonnet: It’s never too late!

Prompt for Day 16: Today, I’d like to challenge you to write a curtal sonnet. This is a variation on the classic 14-line sonnet. The curtal sonnet form was developed by Gerard Manley Hopkins, and he used it for what is probably his most famous poem, “Pied Beauty.” A curtal sonnet has eleven lines, instead of … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 15: Flaunt your scars

The prompt given by Maureen is to write about something that you are not interested in. I generally do not like when people refrain from talking about their failures and only show their side that’s flawless. I feel proud to say that I’m perfectly imperfect! So here goes the poem: Poem Title: Flaunt your scars … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 15: The Era of Paperback Books

Following the prompt of a platform called ArtoonsInn to write a poem based on the given picture. Poem Title:The Era of Paperback Books There was once an era, When there was a queue in my bookstore, When the names of authors and titles, Could be heard from ashore, – When the smell of fresh pages … Read more