National Poetry Writing Month is a poetry writing challenge to write a poem a day, which takes place every year in April. Follow the link to find out more, be inspired, get daily prompts and meet other poets!
Day 16 poem, Fading Light was inspired by a photo I took recently as evening fell over my garden, coinciding with the deteriorating health of an elderly relative. Day 17 took me to a Spring Day…
Fading Light
Fading evening light,
Once a powerful beacon,
Turned golden shimmer,
Bravely resisting slow death.
Unforgiving dark night looms.
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Spring Day
Life is like a Spring day,
Rising to the sound of chirping birds,
Long, lazy breakfast,
Watching sunrise on the porch,
Then hours of toil and sweat,
Later busy afternoon,
Frolicking and rolling in the hay.
Time to rest and ponder,
In the protracted evening,
But make haste,
Dark night falls far too soon.
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Rereading Jane Eyre 