Poetry has been around for 5,000 years of recorded history. It’s amazing to look at where poetry has been and where it is going. The oldest poetry started out being sung and grew out of religious rituals. Poetry has a close connection with music. The Mesopotamian culture started it all with stories of godsContinue reading “Poetry Is….18”
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Swans Swoon
Swans swoon On river, crystal blue And gentle sounds Of waterfalls Sing softly Thru the breeze, Which fingers The featherlike leaves Of a weeping willow tree, That tilts Serenely Over the sandy shore Of the smoothly running River, crystal blue. The peace of this scene allows us to experience nature’s beauty. The swan, ever aContinue reading “Swans Swoon”
Writing Exercise 8
Pretend you are stuck in the elevator. Is anyone with you? How long are you stuck for? What thoughts are going through your mind? Will you ever use the elevator again?
Poetry Is…17
The important thing when writing is to write about something you know about. Some topics that everyone has thoughts on include death, desire, and the nature of existence. Questions poetry answers are: Who are we? Why are we here? Where are we going? Remind yourself what you remember, what you imagine, what you wish, whatContinue reading “Poetry Is…17”
Valentine’s Wish
Dragon’s Keep
Atop the mountain In the craggy cliffs, A red dragon sits, Scanning the horizon. It spreads its mighty wings Once, Twice, And with a baring of Its golden scaled breastplate, And raising its Pointed chin To the sky, Gracefully it lurches Into the wind currents. Circling in the heavens, It tastes the energy In theContinue reading “Dragon’s Keep”
Writing Exercise 7
Describe your timepiece. Is it accurate? Is it analog or dial? How long have you had it? How does time affect you? Does it creep slowly, or does it speed along?
Poetry is…16
When reading poetry, it is important to ask: Who was this poet? What time frame was the poet living in? When was the poem written and when was it published? What was happening in the world when the poem was written? Finding out about the poet is interesting; note the birth and deathContinue reading “Poetry is…16”
Desert Afternoon
The Sun’s golden orb: Sweltering, Burning, Evaporating, Shines relentlessly On the prickly, green Cactus groves That keep little creatures cool Under the heatwave’s heat. The air shimmers As mirages Of palm-treed oasis Come and go, And the thirst For life-giving water Keeps a lonely, Sweat-sweltered Traveller Crawling across the sands Of the desert’s unwelcoming StretchContinue reading “Desert Afternoon”
Karen Hein Poetry 