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For today's prompt... well I was too tired and cranky to try and figure it out. My brain is sleepy and the weather is miserable so I wrote about that. In haikus because they are easy for me. Enjoy!
Rain lulls me to sleep
It is warm and safe inside
Why am I at work?
What is one to do
When the wind blows and the rain falls
But you're far from home.
The comfort of sleep
My mind drifts away to dreams
Now is not the time.
Thanks for reading.
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Today's prompt was to write a poem using inspiration from terminology from music or art. I chose "Ostinato" which is a part that repeats the same rhythm or melodic event. While looking through the list of musical terms that word resonated (pun intended) with me based on some personal experiences I've had lately. Enjoy!
Ostinato Legacy
When I was there I participated,
lead and planned so many things.
To me it was fun, a passion,
Creating a rhythm to clubs and events.
Years later I return, my part in it all long forgotten.
but ostinato is present.
The same passion echoes through the students today.
My hidden legacy in the rhythm repeated through time.
Thanks for reading,
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It's that time of year again! NaPoWriMo 2025 has begun! Wooo! I'm looking forward to writing poems again and seeing what I can create this month.
To get things started, the prompt was to write a poem about a portrait. While on my way into work this morning I wasn't sure what portrait I wanted to use, but after just a few minutes at work my day became very chaotic and frustrating. I wanted a portrait to reflect that and googled some paintings, and came across The Scream by Edvard Munch. I'm not sure if it's actually a portrait, but it was close enough and reflected my feelings this morning. I also wanted to phrase the poem in such a way as to have the reader question, "is she still talking about the picture or her life?", I hope I conveyed that feeling. Enjoy!
The Scream
The Scream echoes through my soul
a swirl of colours and chaos around me.
one day away and everything is in disarray.
My hands to my face as a stretch elongated,
the frustration building to anger and anxiety,
wanting to release in a scream.
The headache building behind my eyes,
others pass oblivious to my state,
the world out of focus for me.
The Scream to release the feelings within.
Thanks for reading! And here's to a great NaPoWriMo ahead!
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The prompt for today is to write where the speaker is compared to a character from myth or legend. My very first NaPoWriMo poem was about Aphrodite, so I decided to end this year by circling back to the beginning and using that as inspiration for my poem today. Enjoy!
Aphrodite's Day Off
It's Aphrodite's lazy day
a time to let her cares float away.
Her yoga pants make her butt look good
but she wears her oversized comfy sweater, the one with the hood.
Her clothes have stains, her hair is a mess
she's the goddess of beauty but from her appearance you'd never guess.
Today she is away from other's eyes
so has no need for her sexy guise.
Though men always think of her as sublime
a goddess doesn't need to be beautiful all the time.
Today she will do whatever her heart does desire
and tomorrow return to causing hearts to be set on fire.
Thanks for reading! Another year of NaPoWriMo complete. See you next year!
Attentea Danaxam
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For today's prompt, it's to take inspiration from a list of unique words from Taylor Swift songs. I chose the word Incandescent from the list as it reminded me of how previous co-workers and friends have called me a light. I still don't know exactly what that means, but I tried to see through their eyes and write about that. Enjoy!
Incandescent
Here I am, I am a light
my personality, my aura, shines bright
an incandescence that is felt, not seen with sight.
Here I am, you can feel my glow
dress as a sparkly rainbow
colourful incandescence is my status quo.
Here I am, and here I shine
my heart and soul together align
confident incandescence is now mine.
Here I am, my joy does radiate
I'm told to be around me feel great
incandescence joy that does not abate.
Thanks for reading!
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Yesterday I was moving, and had internet issues, so I wasn't able to post my poem. So here is the poem for yesterday and today.
Yesterday the prompt was to write an American Sonnet, which is just a sonnet, but with less rules. I took inspiration from the anxiety I was feeling from moving to a new place. Enjoy!
The anxiety fills me
a ball of electricity in my chest
making me jittery
upsetting my stomach
and making my thoughts run in circles
such a big change
so much to do
what about this and what about that
so much to consider
my mind and body race around
planning and doing all I can
and then we are there
in the moment with you beside me
and all the anxious feeling fades.
For today the prompt is to write a sijo, which is a Korean poem related to the haiku. I was hungry at the time, thinking about making lunch, so that is what inspired this poem today. lol. Enjoy!
Gather the vegetables, meat, herbs, rice, sauce, and flour
Spend the hours making a delicious meal from scratch
A feast for the eyes and soul and photos on Instagram.
Thanks for reading!
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The prompt for today is to write a poem that plays with sound, specifically repeating sounds in words. Right now I'm in the process of moving, so I used that as inspiration for my poem today. Enjoy!
Move the massive mound of my material possessions
taking crates of books and trinkets to the waiting truck
boxes and bags of belongings bounce
as the moving van travels to the vicinity
of my new home.
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The prompt for today was to take inspiration from the Proust Questionnaire which asks questions that reveal truths about you. I decided to run with one question in particular: What is your prized possession? Enjoy!
Freddy
My prized possession has no monetary value
Not my jewelry or fancy clothes
Not my electronics or pretty trinkets
But rather a plush yellow dog
Freddy.
A plush toy given to me before I was born.
A reminder of joy and childhood mirth
A story of where I have been
And a reminder that I will never be alone.
The one thing that has been with me through everything.
Thanks for reading!
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For today the prompt is to take a line from an existing poem and use it to create your own. I have a few poems that I remember from grade school, when I first experienced and fell in love with poetry, and when trying to think of an existing poem to take a line from it was one of those poems that popped into my head. My poem starts with the line from that poem, about how cats sleep anywhere, but I wanted to take it in a silly direction and while the original poem talks about more normal places cats sleep, I mention all the stupid and ridiculous places where cats can be found sleeping. Enjoy!
Cat sleep anywhere
any table any chair.
Under a blanket, on the bed
comfortably on top your head.
In a shoe box on the floor
right in front of the bathroom door.
In your closet with your clothes
hiding somewhere no one knows.
Between the cushions on the couch
in your favourite hoodie pouch.
Halfway up the Christmas tree
somewhere they aren't suppose to be.
To a cat the world's their bed
anywhere they'll lay their head.
Thanks for reading!
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The prompt for today is to write a poem about a superhero. And easy topic for me in that I like superheroes, I'm a big fan of DC, so I thought about my favourites, and decided to write about the Flash. The style for the poem is something that came naturally as I thought about what to write. It has a galloping feel/meter to the poem which fits with the idea of the Flash running super fast everywhere. Enjoy!
The Flash
My name is Flash
I love to dash
'round Central City and the world
So fast I run
it's so much fun
to use my powers to save the day
Run circles I go
punching to and fro
to stop the bad guys in their tracks
Go over here
then over there
a hero's work is never done
My current life
is filled with strife
but I wouldn't change it for anything
Now you can rest
knowing the best
is out there saving you from harm.
Thanks for reading!
