Homage to John Greenleaf Whittier who was born on December 17th, 1807. I thank him for these lovely words he gifted the world. Enjoy.
What an apt last prompt at dVerse: A Kwansaba poem in praise of family --I love it. Thanks. I wish you all Joyous Celebrations and the company of people you love to share it.
I'm ashamed of how long I dragged my feet with this book. I hope you forgive me, and in the same breath want to invite you to read my story of discovery and vulnerability in this book review. Kudos to the author of Victorine: A book that I will forever hold dear.
If you're feeling sad today, I wish to offer you a little wisdom I gathered from a sunflower today. Know you're not alone and perk up in the knowledge that Sunflowers do grow in winter. Happy Holidays, my friends.
On Friday, December 10th, I had the greatest honor of being featured at The Skeptic’s Kaddish in a poetry partnership. So today I'm so excited to invite you to take a peek. Perhaps you too would like to participate? Do it with my blessing, dear friends.
Christmas Nostalgia: Not exactly a Christmas poem, and yet again, A Christmas Story to which most can resonate. "A Nativity" by Rudyard Kipling. Please enjoy this selection.
Christmas nostalgia. A tribute to all soldiers in this blessed season of the year. I bless you all.
Change what you can change accept the unchangeable know the difference untwist distorted thinks with realistic expectations manage emotions create habits that serve Speak only if it improves upon the silence Therein lies serenity
Christmas nostalgia. Enjoy this tender poem by a major Victorian Poet. I bless you.
ArkquainSyllablic: 1/2/3/4 5/7/7/5 4/3/2/1The two 7-syllable lines, must use end rhyme.Poetry Forms one'notherand then morebring warm fuzziesfrom far away lands--U.S, U.K, New Zealand,Spain, Greece, Belize, and Finlandjubilant treasurescome to remindit's Christmas'round theworld ***…
Hey, guys. Here I am trying to poke fun with rearranged words. It was the prompt (optional) for day 24. See what you think. Is it funny? Methinkso!
Of cobwebs, windmills, and fragments. Poetry for dVerse.