Category: poetry
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Free Verse Friday: 40
Welcome to Another Free Verse Friday. This week’s poem reflects on one of life’s major milestones. Turning forty often brings a mix of reflection, uncertainty, acceptance, and hope. “40” explores the realization that while some dreams may have been delayed and some expectations left unmet, there is still time to embrace change, pursue new beginnings,…
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An Old Poetry Style – Does It Still Exist?
I came across a poem I wrote in my early twenties. It plays with the idea of an acrostic, and it made me wonder… do people still enjoy this kind of poetry? Here it is: Below the riverbankElegant sunset ariseHigh above the riverbank the sun shinesInside the river swarm a school of fishNever before have…
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Free Verse Friday – Show Up
Show up when it’s tough.Show up when you have nothing to say.Show up when life gets too busy.Show up when doubt creeps in. Show up when only three words come out.Show up when everyone is telling you you’ll never make it.Show up when social media interaction is low.Show up when your family is driving you…
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Experimentation with Limerick Poetry
As a lover of poetry, I’ve always enjoyed trying different poetic forms. A few years back, I experimented with limerick poetry and wrote two limericks. Recently, I returned to them to do some editing and rereading—and while revisiting them, I ended up writing a new one. I like them well enough. They may not be…
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Do Your Rhymes Make Sense?
Photo by: Icon Ade Do you write poetry that rhymes, but it doesn’t make sense? Or does your poem lack meaning? Do you like the flow? I wrote a poem years ago as a teenager. I wrote it to rhyme, but I am not sure that it means anything. I liked the way the rhyme…
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Is Your Poetry Falling Flat? How to Improve Your Poems
Photo by: Irina Kvyatkovskaya What is Making Your Poetry Fall Flat? What is making your poetry fall flat? Could it be your words? Could it be you’ve lost interest, or need to leave it to marinate for a while? Sometimes, simply changing a word makes a difference. Are You Repeating the Same Words in Your…