Category Archives: Poetry Month

Oh boy. Today’s prompt was originally developed by Jim Simmerman and has 20 different rules to follow, or to add, into a poem. (Here is a link to the prompt and the twenty little rules – https://www.napowrimo.net/day-eight-10/ ) Lots of … Continue reading →

Hello All. The inspiration for today was to make a list, or start a list, or let a list happen. The inspiration was the poem by James Tate “The List of Famous Hats”, which was wonderful. Well here is what … Continue reading →

The prompt today was to find a poem in a language you don’t know, and then try to work out your own version. This prompt draws you in, and shakes you while you try to do justice to words you … Continue reading →

The prompt today was to read the poem The Melon, by Charles Simic. It is a lovely poem that, as was said on the NaPoWriMo site, “…illuminates the juxtaposition between grief and joy, sorrow and reprieve.” This is poem is … Continue reading →

Today’s prompt was to compose a Triolite. An 8 line poem, with 8 syllables per line and lots of other rules. I have been to the zoo recently, so here is my first Triolite. The Kudu Picture now the lesser … Continue reading →

The prompt today was to find a poem and then rewrite it, using an opposite word for every word. After spending a long day away from paper and pencil, I followed the prompt, but in a very elementary way.  Opposites … Continue reading →

The prompt today consisted of a list of words, questions and answers. It resulted in this untitled poem. Suggest a title if you have one. Under pressure life squealsHot flash to low growlLayer by layerWrapped in discomfortThe soul’s melody slips … Continue reading →

Hello All. Sorry to have been away so long. It has been a busy, trying year. But now it’s April, and again, time for NaPoWriMo! I will try to write a poem everyday of April. It’s going to be tricky, … Continue reading →