NaPoWriMo Day 27: The Magical Words

NaPoWriMo challenge for today is to pick any tarot card  and then to write a poem inspired either by the card or by the images or ideas that are associated with it. I have chosen the card of “The Magician” and came up with the following poem taking a cue from its meaning.   Poem: The Magical … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 8: The Spell of Voodoo Queen

The challenge of NaPoWriMo today is to write poems in which mysterious and magical things occur. Your poem could take the form of a spell, for example, or simply describe an event that can’t be understood literally. Feel free to incorporate crystal balls, fauns, lightning storms, or whatever seems fierce and free and strange.  I … Read more

Triolet: Love Connoisseur

  When romance is in the air The magical melioration holds you in awe As you feel extraordinaire When romance is in the air Waves of emotions submerge you anywhere As you feign the role of Love Connoisseur When romance is in the air The magical melioration holds you in awe   Linked to Weekly … Read more

Tanka: Dreamer’s World

  mounting unicorn soaring higher than my dreams spilling magic beans for utopia on earth welcome to a dreamer’s world!   The post follows the prompt words “dream” and “magic” given by Elsie for her Weekly Tanka Challenge #77.    

NaPoWriMo Day 22: Earth

The NaPoWriMo prompt for today  is to write a georgic in honour of Earth Day. Georgic is a poem dealing with practical aspects of agriculture and rural affairs. I have not written a georgic but on the eve of Earth Day, I have written a Tanka to share my thoughts on the mighty creation of Lord. I have used the … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 21: The Magical Words

The prompt for Day 21 of NaPoWriMo is to write a poem that incorporates overheard speech. It could be something you’ve heard on the radio, or a phrase you remember from your childhood, even something you overheard a coworker say in the break room! Use the overheard speech as a springboard from which to launch … Read more