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The prompt for NaPoWriMo for today is to write a poem that incorporates neologisms. What’s that? Well, it’s a made-up word! Your neologisms could be portmanteaus (basically, a word made from combining two existing words, like “motel” coming from “motor” and “hotel”) or they could be words invented entirely for their sound. The most famous … Read more
This post is in response to Limerick Challenge Week 28 hosted by @mindandlifematters. The prompt for this week’s challenge is ‘Rain’ and the limerick should include the word ‘Rain’ in either Line 1, 2 or 5. So, here’s my attempt at it. Thunderous clouds bellowing like drumbeat, The hissing and crackle of lightning as a feat, The aroma of … Read more
This post is based on prompts given on Day 9 of Poetry 101 course of Blogging University. We are required to write a poem on landscape or any of its elements. The poetic device suggested is Apostrophe. It occurs when the speaker in the poem addresses another person or an object (usually personified) directly.
Here’s my take at using Apostrophe for Rain:
The tiny droplets of water,
Emanating from heaven above…
You are a blessing of Almighty,
You are a shower of His love.