NaPoWriMo Day 12: A Poetic Treat

NaPoWriMo Day 12: A Poetic Treat

Prompt by Maureen for Day 12: And now for another (optional) prompt from our archives. Today, I challenge you to write a poem that addresses itself or some aspect of its self (i.e., “Dear Poem,” or “what are my quatrains up to?”; “Couplet, come with me . . .”) This...
NaPoWriMo Day 12 Poem: An Oceanic Void

NaPoWriMo Day 12 Poem: An Oceanic Void

Prompt for ALS NaPoWriMo Day 12: Who isn’t familiar with the void? No matter how occupied or successful we are in our lives, there are moments when our void becomes so loud that we are forced to respond. Have you experienced such times? How can one deal with it?...
NaPoWriMo Day 11 Poem: Seeking to be Buddha

NaPoWriMo Day 11 Poem: Seeking to be Buddha

Prompt for ALS NaPoWriMo Day 11:   Buddha is not just the name of Lord but it’s a state of being. It’s akin to divinity. What do you think it takes to be like Buddha? Do you feel the presence of Buddha within or around yourself? Do you know anyone who...
NaPoWriMo Day 10 Poem: The Wheel of Time

NaPoWriMo Day 10 Poem: The Wheel of Time

Prompt for ALS NaPoWriMo Day 10: Fading Footprints   Nothing is permanent in our life. What comes, goes. What is left behind are footprints or memories. Interpret the theme with respect to relations, opportunities or as you may like, and show us your footprints....
NaPoWriMo Day 10 Poem: Hail the Sea

NaPoWriMo Day 10 Poem: Hail the Sea

Prompt for Day 10 by Maureen: Today’s daily prompt (optional, as always) again comes from our archives. I’m playing to my own strengths here, but I challenge you to write a sea shanty (or shantey, or chanty, or chantey — there’s a good deal of disagreement...