Poem-A-Day, April 2022, Day 7
Today’s prompt, write an abundance poem.
A little background: There’s a nasty (sticky) rumor that I can’t control the honey dispenser in our home. Not true! Not true!
ABUNDANT HONEY
On my elbows,
On the wall,
Just wanted a drop
I poured it all.
Drowning my toast
With sticky delight,
I’ll be cleaning up
From breakfast
Well into the night.
Poem-A-Day, April 2022, Day 6
The day 6 prompt asked us to write a “blank in the blank” poem, and we fill in the blanks. I adapted this to a “blank on the blank” poem and wrote these lines, inspired by Susan.
WORMS ON THE SIDEWALK (RAINY-DAY GRACE)
After the rainstorm
She walks the neighborhood
Delivering earthworms
From sidewalk peril
To soil salvation
Poem-A-Day April 2022, Day 3
Today’s prompt, write a smell poem. There were so many directions to take this prompt. The smell of breakfast coming from Mom’s kitchen on school mornings. That new baby smell of our son and now our granddaughter that’s like no other joy. The distinct smell of each of our dogs. Even their stinkiness has its charms. But there’s a smell I’ve experienced a few times in Athens, Ohio, walking along the Hocking River in the middle of the night. The days have still felt like winter, but then there’s something in the wind, blowing down the river corridor, it hits me full in the face like a refreshing kiss. It smells like spring coming from another place, the smell, taste, and feel of this invigorates and promises warmer days ahead. This poem does not fully capture that experience, but I’ll keep working on it.
MIDNIGHT WALK
Midnight walk
Along the river.
March wind
Fills me with the
Taste and smell
Of spring.
Here’s an alternative version of the poem, written more as a haiku.
Midnight river walk
March wind
First taste of spring
Poem-A-Day April 2022, Day 2
The prompt for day two was to write a “second-chance” poem. I took a second chance on this year’s PAD challenge since I started a day late. I’ve always been a fan of second chances. Here is a poem about a few of my favorite second chances.
SECOND CHANCES
Offensive rebounds.
Morning-after pizza.
Betting on the ninth race
After losing the eighth.
The forgiveness
Of your smile.
Poem-A-Day April 2022, Day 1
I've started the April Poem-A-Day Challenge from Writer’s Digest again, despite my worst intentions and procrastination. Looking forward to having fun with it and maybe even writing a decent poem or two.
The day one prompt was to write an “F” title poem, a poem with an f word (not necessarily THE F word) in the title. With our early April snowstorm and still the urge to get out to plant and get things growing, I thought about how Mother Nature with her snow surprises can make us play April’s fool.
APRIL’S FOOL
Planting flowers
In the snow
April’s fool
Poem-a-Day Challenge, Day 18: Write an Ekphrastic Poem
Today’s challenge, write an Ekphrastic Poem, a poem about another work of art. I chose to write about Hokusai Katsushika’s The Great Wave.
Poem-a-Day Challenge, Day 12: Write a six-word poem
Today’s challenge involved writing a poem that used at least three of the following six words: Convict, play, race, voice, season, and great.
Poem-a-Day Challenge, Day 9: Write a Persona Poem
I feel like these could be the alternative lyrics for “Every breathe you take,” if Sting chewed gum.
Poem-a-Day Challenge, Day 9. Write a persona poem. I feel like these could be the alternative lyrics for “Every breathe you take,” if Sting chewed gum.
Poem-a-Day Challenge, Day 8: Write a Metaphor Poem
Partly inspired by true events or inspired by partly true events. Take your pick.
Partly inspired by true events or inspired by partly true events. Take your pick.
Poem-a-Day Challenge, Day 7: Write a Villain Poem
The ghost in our house, friend or foe?
The ghost in our house, friend or foe?
Poem-a-Day Challenge, Day 5: Write a Poem Titled "The First (Blank)"
Poem-a-Day Challenge, Day 5: The First Star Tonight
Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight…
But what if I can’t see the star to make a wish because the sky is awash in light pollution?
Photo by Jonathan Petersson on Unsplash
Poem-a-Day Challenge, Day 4: Write an Active Poem
Meet Couch Potato Man, the world’s first inaction here.
Or in this case, an inactive poem, the Ballad of Couch Potato Man.
Poem-a-Day Challenge, Day 3: Write a Communication Poem
I look forward to the day when all my social networking can be done unplugged, from my front porch.
I look forward to the day when all my social networking can be done unplugged, from my front porch.
If you’re curious, the poem-a-day challenge I’m participating in may be found at Writer’s Digest Magazine.