Monthly Archives: May 2011

EYE OF THE BEHOLDER – PROMPT #5

Posted on 29 May 2011 by

Inspiration can be found wherever you look. Here is a case in point. This provocative shot is one of many ground compositions Marie Elena’s daughter, Deanna Marie, has photographed.  None of Deanna’s photos are “staged.” She simply frames what she … Continue reading →

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS – PROMPT # 4

Posted on 28 May 2011 by

We’ve come full cycle to reap the benefit of our hard work. We have amassed a good group of poets who are extremely expressive and soulful. The “Garden” is a great place to see the beauty on display. We thank … Continue reading →

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WEB WEDNESDAY – De Miller Jackson – Part I

Posted on 25 May 2011 by

The first selection for Web Wednesday is De Miller Jackson’s “Whimsygizmo.” Her voice is quite familiar here at Poetic Bloomings, as well as at Poetic Asides with Robert Lee Brewer. De has a great blog and a fine body of … Continue reading →

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WEB WEDNESDAY – De Miller Jackson – Part II

Posted on 25 May 2011 by

6. You have expressed desire to write for children. Do you write children’s poetry? If so, may we see a sample? I’ve devoured Seuss, Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky and others my whole life, and now share them with my kids. … Continue reading →

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FRUITS OF OUR LABORS – Prompt #4

Posted on 22 May 2011 by

The seeds that were planted are now seeing their blossoming beauty shine. The accompanying photo shows my tulips. What has your planting brought forth? What is your bloom? Write about what has flourished from your nurturing and attention. If it … Continue reading →

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS – PROMPT # 3

Posted on 21 May 2011 by

The poems posted for the Week #3 prompt, “From Our Fertile Muses” have continued to impress. We’re just about ready to see the fruits of our efforts as our beautiful words begin to flourish. Now, for this week’s “Blooms”: Marie … Continue reading →

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IN-FORM POET: The Alouette

Posted on 18 May 2011 by

The Alouette was created by Jan Turner. It consists of two or more stanzas of 6 lines each, with the following set rules: Meter: 5, 5, 7, 5, 5, 7Rhyme Scheme: a, a, b, c, c, b “Alouette” is a … Continue reading →

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WEB WEDNESDAY AND IN-FORM POET

Posted on 16 May 2011 by

Marie and Walt have recently announced the inclusion of Web Wednesday and In -Form Poet to augment the Weekly Sunday Prompt. These features will be posted on alternate Wednesdays. This week (May 18) will be the initial In-Form Poet, with … Continue reading →

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FROM OUR FERTILE MUSES – Prompt #3

Posted on 15 May 2011 by

We have planted our garden and have watered the seeds. The next step would be to “fertilize” the soil – from all that fertilizer can be, beauty is nurtured through its application. Think in terms of “Out of something bad, … Continue reading →

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS – PROMPT # 2

Posted on 14 May 2011 by

Again, the decision process was made that much more difficult by the extreme quality of the poems posted for the Week #2 prompt, “Rhythm of the Falling Rain”. We’ve stretched the boundaries and explored new territory. “Great work!” to all … Continue reading →

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