Following my heart, Daring to dream, Living without regrets
Today, we bring you a new craft resource, in the form of this history and exploration of the prose poem. This essay helpfully catalogs several different styles of prose poem, with examples, and possible strategies for writing. And now for our prompt (optional, as always). Following the suggestion of our craft resource, we challenge you today…
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Today’s challenge, is based on a new craft resource, in the form of an essay by Julie Marie Wade on description in poetry. The prompt focuses on the use of concrete nouns and specific details, using the idea of “putting a dog in it.” Today, we challenge you to write a poem that is about something…
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Hi All, There’s no way I’m going to miss taking part in this month’s Carpe-Diem Haiku Kai because Chèvrefeuille is basing it on quotes from Paulo Coelho’s novels. Sounds interesting? Well, today’s quote is : “Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” […] (Paulo Coelho: The Alchemist) My Haiku based on…
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The moment you walk out of the door, And on my own I must tread, I safely put you away, while I do my chore, In a little corner, at the back of my head… This head, you say is always buzzing, So You, I’ve kept in a quiet place, A place…
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I had written this poem when I lost my mother, 10 years ago. A friend asked me to post it and so I have. Someone told me then, time is the best healer. I had not believed it then . In fact, I hated those who said it, for it felt like they were saying that I would eventually forget and to…
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