New York city lights Dance brightly Through the hustle And bustle Of the City’s Streets and Avenues. Cars honk And tires squeal As shoppers and city patrons Scurry about Like busy ants On various errands. Outside hotel rooms, Fluorescent blinks Of neon signs Keep weary travelers Awake Till wee hours Of the morning.
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Writing Exercise 12
Write about your favorite city. Do you dream of travelling there? Would you sell everything and move there? Do you have friends or family there? What attracts you to this place? Is it the architecture? Is it the weather? Is it the history?
Poetry is… 20
Sent in by Jayne B. Sept 2021 from the Daily OM Sculpting your thoughts into a poem can take you on a journey where your conscious mind is momentarily cast adrift. The creation of any kind of art can be as much a form of meditation as a vehicle for self-expression. Energetically splashing colors ofContinue reading “Poetry is… 20”
Happy Father’s Day!
And the Snow Fell…
On a hill, In the countryside, Stood an old log cabin. Inside, A bearded old man Sat in his rickety rocker Where he wove Fanciful stories That always had Happy endings. Clustered At his feet, Were A great gathering Of tiny children Who listened Attentively. As the friendly fire Sparkled and crackled, And the oldContinue reading “And the Snow Fell…”
Writing Exercise 11
Write about the speed of something. Is it fast or slow? Compare fast and slow. What speed is comfortable for you? Can you keep up with it? Do you have patience to wait for it?
Poetry Is…19
The story of poetry has four phases in the last 300 years. There is Romanticism, Symbolism, Modernism, and Postmodernism. The Industrial Revolution sparked Romanticism, which was a time of a new, revolutionary outlook based on personal emotions. The inspiration of the arts and different ideas had the feeling of new beginnings. When people picture poets,Continue reading “Poetry Is…19”
Happy May Day!
Splish, Splash
Splish, splash Through pools of puddles The little girl, In a yellow raincoat And red gumboots, Twirled Her green umbrella Thoughtfully As the spring rain Showered down From the cloud-ridden Sky. Children have fun wherever they are. They could teach us adults a little about making the best of things and finding joy in theContinue reading “Splish, Splash”
Writing Exercise 9
Write about a gas station. Where are you going? Are you running low on petrol? Why are you there? Describe the other patrons and the attendant. What would you buy?
Karen Hein Poetry 