As some of you might know, April is National Poetry Writing Month, also known as "NaPoWriMo." Some people try to write a poem every day, which is truly awesome! There are plenty of websites that give daily poem prompts for those who needs ideas or some writing direction. I don't have the time nor creativity … Continue reading The Kiss: A Poem for NaPoWriMo
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World Poetry Day
Today is World Poetry Day! The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established this day back in 1999. To start things off right, here's a lovely quote about poetry from a well-admired poet: Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words. Robert Frost I don't claim … Continue reading World Poetry Day
Pieces
The following quote is the focus for today's blog post. Something about it feels like a gentle poem or a piece of advice from an insightful friend. I saw the quote for the first time just the other day, but apparently it was penned six years ago. It's incredible to think that these words have … Continue reading Pieces
An Attempt at Poetry
While taking my dog out for a jog just the other day, life felt good, the weather felt great, and I felt inspired to write a poem. The morning was quite lovely with a soft breeze, although heavy clouds started rolling in as the day continued. It was raining by the early afternoon, but the … Continue reading An Attempt at Poetry
Thoughts on a Good Day
Here's a sort of poem in free verse for today. When my heart speaks, I listen and write. The world is an amazing and beautiful place. God is great, grand, and magnificent. Life is a miraculous adventure with many forks in the road. Good conversation is flowing, swirling energy. Happiness is little things and big … Continue reading Thoughts on a Good Day
I Tried
Hello and happy Sunday! I'm thrilled to report that my blog has surpassed 8,000 total views since I first started it up! Thank you to anyone who has stopped by at least once, and to my dedicated "regulars," and to everyone who has signed up to follow my blog. I truly appreciate the encouragement and … Continue reading I Tried
Midsummer Check-In
Being a teacher, I try to spend my summer days relaxing (especially after this particularly stressful and exhausting school year). My summer to-do list starts off with a number of things on it, and although I cross off some of them as the weeks go by, I find myself adding to it and so it … Continue reading Midsummer Check-In
My Name
My Name From his lips, my name was like honey-- golden sweet delicate delicious. I actually really like how this one turned out. Saved the best for last! What do you think of it or of any of the other poems I shared this month? I hope you've enjoyed them. Feel free to leave me … Continue reading My Name
Heroes and Villains
Heroes and Villains Some of us are heroes, Some of us are villains. Those that do good are the heroes, While those that do bad are the villains. But what about the rest of us? What about those of us that just exist and pass through life? Who are we? I had high hopes for … Continue reading Heroes and Villains
Travel Poem
Traveling Passport in hand, the World at my feet. Where should I go? Maybe I'll... Hop on a plane to the balmy beaches of Fiji... Board a train in Scotland to see the Highlands... Sail the clear waters of the Greek Isles... Take a road trip from California to Massachusetts... Ride a horse in Wyoming... … Continue reading Travel Poem
Moxie and Mishaps 