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”
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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?
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”
New Book!
Check out the launch of Karen Hein’s new poetry book: Splashes of Thought on the video page on this website!
The Tan Man’s Van
I understand The tan man, Named Dan, Had to see a fan In Afghanistan. So the plan was That Dan and his band, Fran, Stan, and Anne, Would Drive their Getaway Van To a bandstand Beside a green garbage can In the land of sand.
Poetry Is…11
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…11”
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