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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”

Poetry Is….18

                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”

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”

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”

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”

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”