As I walk down the trail, The sun streams through The branches of the trees And robins and thrushes Flit and call out. In a patch of sunlight Lies a garden snake, Which slithers slowly Into the underbrush, As I walk by. A few moments later, A little grey shrew Pokes around in the sawdustContinue reading “A Trail Adventure”
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Poetry is… 4
Words are the building blocks of poetry. The roots of modern English words are taken from a Germanic and Latin background. A poem is made of interesting words, whose texture and sounds are pleasurable to listen to. The noise patterns of these sounds are made up of consonants and vowels, which can be: softContinue reading “Poetry is… 4”
Writing Exercise 13
Listen. What sounds do you hear? Can you guess where the sounds are coming from? Are they far away or nearby? Write about what you hear. Does it bring memories flooding back? Maybe it’s a sound that is familiar, maybe it’s a new sound. How does it make you feel?
Poetry Is…21
Poetic inspiration is said to come from the Divine or the Muse. Inspiration can come from emotions, memory, the world around us, other writers, or simply from the imagination. Poetry comes from the unconscious and is used as a voice to solve issues. Keep the mind open to the suggestions of the Muse andContinue reading “Poetry Is…21”
The City
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.
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”
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”
Karen Hein Poetry 