NaPoWriMo Day 30: A Poet’s Muse

NaPoWriMo Day 30: Yay! We did it again! I participated in NaPoWriMo hosted by three platforms this year and ended up writing 52 poems in the month of April! Thanks to everyone who took the time to read, like and comment my poems and also inspiring with their words. Congratulations to everyone who participated with … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 30: Celebrating Poetry

Here’s an ode to the month of poetry!   Poem: Celebrating Poetry   A poetic extravaganza, A literary marathon, A journey of verses, For a month long! – A rendezvous of poetic souls, Compassionate with their words, An eagerness to read, A yearning to learn! – Let’s celebrate our accomplishment, Let’s applaud our endeavors, For … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 28: I flow

  Poem: I flow   I’ve learned to flow, To accept, And move on – To adjust with everyone, To acclimatize, Wherever I am – To continue on my path, Without fear, Despite hurdles – To be transparent, In whatever I say, Or do – To be assertive, Wherever needed, In whatever form – I … Read more

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 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 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

NaPoWriMo Day 13: You can do it

Prompt: Today, in honor of the potential luckiness of the number 13, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that, like the example poem here, joyfully states that “Everything is Going to Be Amazing.” Sometimes, good fortune can seem impossibly distant, but even if you can’t drum up the enthusiasm to write yourself … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 11: An anecdote of how I met her

NaPoWriMo Day 11: Today, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem about a very large thing. It could be a mountain or a blue whale or a skyscraper or a planet or the various contenders for the honor of being the Biggest Ball of Twine. Also the prompt from SoulCraft is to write about … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 8: In tête-à-tête with my alter ego

Today’s prompt comes to us from this list of “all-time favorite writing prompts.” It asks you to name your alter-ego, and then describe him/her in detail. Then write in your alter-ego’s voice. Maybe your alter-ego is a streetwise detective, or a superhero, or a very small goldfinch. Whoever or whatever your alternate self may be, I hope … Read more