Category Archives: My Poems

Photo prompt #writephoto ‘Footsteps’ #Haiku

This haiku was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. Footprints Footprints in the sand Hurrying towards nowhere One step at a time **** Every week, Sue posts one of her pictures as a prompt for inspiration in whatever form we choose. Use the image to create your own post and link backContinue reading “Photo prompt #writephoto ‘Footsteps’ #Haiku”

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#Writerslife #Haiku Inspiration #amwriting

I took this picture and wrote the following haiku, a few minutes ago, this evening, when I looked up from my desk, as I was enthusiastically writing the last chapters of the first draft of my fourth novel. Inspiration Subtle and intense. My heart quivers, my head whirls.   That fleeting moment… **** There areContinue reading “#Writerslife #Haiku Inspiration #amwriting”

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(Almost) #WordlessWednesday ‘Autumn Sky’ #Tanka

Autumn Sky  Hear the sun-tinged shapes. See the youthful spirits sigh, Feel the colours shine, Breathe in the cool autumn air. Our task is to greet the dusk. **** This was tanka poem written in response to the five word prompts for The Secret Keepers Weekly Writing Challenge #108. This week’s five words are role, shape, quiet, spirit and youth. Join inContinue reading “(Almost) #WordlessWednesday ‘Autumn Sky’ #Tanka”

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#Writephoto ‘Feast on the Sunset’ Thursday Photo Prompt #amwriting #Poem

This poem was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly Thursday Photo Prompt. Check out Sue’s wonderful blog for more information.  * Feast on the Sunset Sip the joy, Swallow the pain, Savour the love, Slowly drink the sun, Smell the bliss, Feast on your life.  * Sink into the beauty, Sail through the sorrow, SearchContinue reading “#Writephoto ‘Feast on the Sunset’ Thursday Photo Prompt #amwriting #Poem”

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#AtoZChallenge ‘Y’ #NationalPoetryMonth ‘Burning Oak’ by Joyce Carol Oates #amwriting #poem #NaPoWriMo

This year to celebrate National Poetry Month and to take part in the April A-Z Blogging Challenge, I’ll be posting two poems a day, one written by me and another poem written by one of my favourite poets. The title or first word of the  poem, or the author’s name will begin with the corresponding letter in theContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘Y’ #NationalPoetryMonth ‘Burning Oak’ by Joyce Carol Oates #amwriting #poem #NaPoWriMo”

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#AtoZChallenge ‘W’ #NationalPoetryMonth ‘Wild Nights’ by Emily Dickinson #amwriting #poem #NaPoWriMo

This year to celebrate National Poetry Month and to take part in the April A-Z Blogging Challenge, I’ll be posting two poems a day, one written by me and another poem written by one of my favourite poets. The title or first word of the  poem, or the author’s name will begin with the corresponding letter in theContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘W’ #NationalPoetryMonth ‘Wild Nights’ by Emily Dickinson #amwriting #poem #NaPoWriMo”

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#AtoZChallenge ‘V’ #NationalPoetryMonth ‘Edward Hopper Study: Hotel Room’ by Victoria Chang #amwriting #poem

This year to celebrate National Poetry Month and to take part in the April A-Z Blogging Challenge, I’ll be posting two poems a day, one written by me and another poem written by one of my favourite poets. The title or first word of the  poem, or the author’s name will begin with the corresponding letter in theContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘V’ #NationalPoetryMonth ‘Edward Hopper Study: Hotel Room’ by Victoria Chang #amwriting #poem”

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#AtoZChallenge ‘U’ #NationalPoetryMonth ‘Union Square’ by Sara Teasdale #amwriting #poem

This year to celebrate National Poetry Month and to take part in the April A-Z Blogging Challenge, I’ll be posting two poems a day, one written by me and another poem written by one of my favourite poets. The title or first word of both poems will begin with the corresponding letter in the Blogging Challenge. Today IContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘U’ #NationalPoetryMonth ‘Union Square’ by Sara Teasdale #amwriting #poem”

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#AtoZChallenge ‘T’ #NationalPoetryMonth ‘Telescope’ by Louise Gluck #amwriting #poem

This year to celebrate National Poetry Month and to take part in the April A-Z Blogging Challenge, I’ll be posting two poems a day, one written by me and another poem written by one of my favourite poets. The title or first word of both poems will begin with the corresponding letter in the Blogging Challenge. **** TodayContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘T’ #NationalPoetryMonth ‘Telescope’ by Louise Gluck #amwriting #poem”

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