April 21 — A Poem A Day
Haiku Five, seven, and five, syllables seasoned with the salt of changing time. CLA Poetic Asides, Day 21 Prompt: write a Haiku, or a poem about Haiku [...]
April 20th — A Poem A Day
Spring Spring sprang from the earth, pushing past winter’s cool chill, unfurling green. C.L.A Poetic Asides, Day 20 Prompt: write a poem about rebirth [...]
April 19th — A Poem A Day
Battered Rose We married in June surrounded by roses and joy everlasting. October arrived crimson called forth by your flying fist. As leaves fell from trees, and the cool night air grew chill, my pride withered, too. Apologies and remorse bathed me after each bruising. January found me huddled against [...]
April 18th — A Poem A Day
Brunch Munch She said, “It’s way past breakfast, but not yet lunch. Would you like to eat some brunch?” He said, “Food sounds good. Yes, I would.” She said, “Bacon, onion, bell pepper and cheese. Would an omlet your tummy please?” He said, “Food sounds good. Yes, it would.” She [...]
April 17 — A Poem A Day
All I Want All I want I could have lived without Had the television set And a fleet of advertisements Not told me I was missing it. CLA Poetic Asides, Day 17 Prompt: write a poem that begins with the words, All I Want To my Friends: I am sorry.  [...]