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NaPoWriMo Day 30: ArtoonsInn Prompt: Write a poem on the theme “Poetry” Poetry- A Magic Wand! Scattered words Labyrinth of thoughts Emotions overflowing All woven together in soulful verses – Some reflections, some amusing, Some voice of the masses, Some call of the destitute, Some echoes of solitude – Some words that bring hope, Some … Read more
A deviant eeriness entraps me Unable to comprehend I struggle to free myself But in vain I search for my armaments- In the house, in the attic In the courtyard In the kitchen I check my chest of drawers I rummage through my books I run wildly around But my armor, it’s nowhere to be … Read more
Bjorn is hosting Meet the Bar (MTB) challenge at dVerse today. He wants us to try using different types of alliteration, assonance and consonance in any poem of our choice and see how we can enhance the connection between the letter used and the meaning of the poem. I have used alliteration with letter ‘w’. … Read more
The craziness of our lives often doesn’t spare the energy to express our love and feelings to our dear ones. We continue to perform so many tasks everyday that indicate our love but does the person at the receiving end truly comprehend it 🙂 Well, I just had the inkling to apprise my husband … Read more
The month-long writing marathon comes to end! I’m glad I was able to keep pace with the prompts. It was indeed a great journey of learning and writing discipline. Though it became challenging on certain days to pen down, but the spirit of NaPoWriMo kept us all moving. Congratulations to all who participated and an … Read more
Today, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that meditates, from a position of tranquility, on an emotion you have felt powerfully. A long wait… I’ve been searching for you, Since my youth- With a yearning in my eyes Like a part of me, misplaced Like I’m incomplete without you … Read more
Today I’d like to challenge you to try your hand at a meta-poem of your own- which are poems about poems. Sculpting poetry Poetry is a science; poetry is an art Poetry is passion; a form of meditation A poem isn’t some words, awaiting to be explored For a poem to born, it needs inspiration … Read more
Today’s (optional) prompt is to write a poem that, like “Dictionary Illustrations,” is inspired by a reference book. Locate a dictionary, thesaurus, or encyclopedia, open it at random, and consider the two pages in front of you to be your inspirational playground for the day. Maybe a strange word will catch your eye, or perhaps … Read more
Once again it is that time of the year which we all poetry lovers eagerly await. Yes! It’s NaPoWriMo/ GloPoWriMo month, when we write a poem everyday for 30 days on the prompt (optional) given by our dear Maureen 🙂 So, here we begin our journey today with the following prompt. Here’s how the prompt … Read more
You kill me everyday With words that you don’t say Some words of love and care That I’ve always longed to hear Some words that are a caution That I await before each fall Some words that make me aware Of your presence in my life Some words that make me realize That I’m more … Read more