Category Archives: Poetry Month

We will remember You brought us joy and laughter Shine on Ben, shine on

Hello All. The prompt today, write a poem about an edible plant. After a 12 hour day I just had time for this little ditty. the life span of peas Tendrils reaching Clinging climbing Leaves unfolding Late spring timing Flowers … Continue reading →

Hello All. Todays prompt was to write a poem of negation, to describe something by what it’s not. After an 11 hour work day, here is my poem. Sleep I implore you, The sheets they await Let me restore you … Continue reading →

Hello All. The prompt for today was to write a poem extolling the virtues of something, or someone, while actually exposing your doubts. I wrote about that ever popular pearl of advice – study hard and become rich and famous. … Continue reading →

Hello All. Today the prompt was to write a parody or satire of a well known poem. I have chosen The Next Poem by Billy Collins, which I will include, in all its glory, below. But first, with all apologies … Continue reading →

Today was a busy day, so I am not sure I gave the prompt its proper due. The prompt was to try writing a short poem (or a few, if you’re inspired) that follows the beats of a classic joke. … Continue reading →

Hello All. This day the prompt is to write a poem that addresses itself. A “Dear Poem” poem as it were. This drew me right to my favorite form. Beloved Haiku Perfect petite poetry Widens worlds for me Oh friendly … Continue reading →

Hello all. Todays prompt is to write a poem that incorporates something overheard. Well tonight I was a witness to this exchange. Tic-Tac-Toe The archery range is a buzz with folks Some shooting arrows Some telling jokes Two little girls … Continue reading →

Today’s prompt, as you can tell, was to write a sea shanty. You will be able to tell what my main activity was today, as you read mine. And it was written to the tune of “Haul Away Joe” with … Continue reading →

Today, the prompt, a Sonnet. And like many sonnets, the theme for the prompt -Love. spring walk soft green lawn slopes down to a velvet lake a loose patchwork of blankets coats the grass the picnics planted in sunshine and … Continue reading →