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”
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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”
Xmas wish
Poetry Is…15
Poetry is a pleasant surprise that can improve your outlook on the world. Poets design their poems to be read aloud. People chant it, sing it, and recite it all around the world. Speaking and singing poetry has been around for 5,000 years in all cultures. Reading poetry aloud allows you to experience theContinue reading “Poetry Is…15”
Comfort
Comfort… Of my slippers… Of a cup of hot chocolate…. Of a crackling fireplace…. Of the decorated Xmas tree… Of the blanket of snow… Of carolers singing…. Of warm woolly mittens…. Of your company… Of memories of years… The comforts of my soul.
Writing Exercise 5
Write an adventure that you had from your computer/laptop. Describe the scene and what was happening at the time. Did you have to get professionals to help? How do you feel about your computer/laptop?
Poetry Is….13
Poems have form. They have a theme, a plot, characters, and are full of metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech. A poem can have literal meaning, or an implied meaning. The subject and tone of the poem is the emotional atmosphere, or poet’s feelings and attitudes. Irony, which is sarcasm or dark humorContinue reading “Poetry Is….13”
Gas from Mash
He made sure he lashed His big stash of cash To his sash, Before he passed gas And got a rash From last nite’s bash, Where he had mashed Breakfast hash. This is a reminder that different people have different food sensitivities and preferences. With this in mind, we should be accommodating and understanding ofContinue reading “Gas from Mash”
Karen Hein Poetry 