Monthly Archives: August 2011

WEB WEDNESDAY – Sheri Tardio (lolamouse)

Posted on 31 August 2011 by

Welcome to Web Wednesday!    Today it is our pleasure to welcome “lolamouse,” Sheri Tardio.   Sheri is our eighth featured poet since we began in May. Poetic Bloomings:  Sheri, Walt and I are interested to know how you found us.  … Continue reading →

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THERE’S A MOON OUT TONIGHT – PROMPT #18

Posted on 28 August 2011 by

There’s a moon out tonight. Nothing special about that. Unless you make it special. Your poem will be a night poem. The sounds of  night. The night sky. Yes, the moon and stars. Silhouettes in the night. Paint the romance … Continue reading →

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS – WEEK # 17

Posted on 27 August 2011 by

Change can come in many variances, Sometimes good. Sometimes hard to swallow. But every change (even just for the sake of change) offers a perspective we may not have noticed. Our poems this week spoke of change and our accepting/denial … Continue reading →

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IN-FORM POET: Sedoka

Posted on 24 August 2011 by

The Sedoka is an unrhymed poem made up of two three-line katauta with the following syllable counts: 5/7/7, 5/7/7. A Sedoka, pair of katauta ( an unrhymed three-line poem the following syllable counts: 5/7/7) as a single poem, may address … Continue reading →

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PROMPT #17 – CH-CH-CH-CHANGES

Posted on 21 August 2011 by

Changes are afoot! Autumn is rapidly approaching and whether you like change or do not like change, it is inevitable. And we have encountered some changes that are good and some that haven’t turned out so well. Write about change. … Continue reading →

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOM – WEEK # 16

Posted on 20 August 2011 by

Week # 16 brought us to find inspiration in music. The efforts were rockin’ to say the least. The “BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS” for this week exemplifies that perfectly. These are the picks of the week:   Sophie’s (Nonna’s) Choice: It was … Continue reading →

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WEB WEDNESDAY – Salvatore Buttaci

Posted on 17 August 2011 by

Last Web Wednesday, we featured an English teacher. This week, we bring you another of America’s great teachers:  Salvatore Buttaci (retired). As always, we asked our guest to share with us a poem that best expresses his writing style.  Sal … Continue reading →

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PROMPT #16 – PLAYING FAVORITES #2

Posted on 14 August 2011 by

There is always a lyric from a song that stays with you. It could be from a favorite song, or a song you hear again after a few years that has you singing along. It might be a church hymn … Continue reading →

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS – PROMPT #15

Posted on 13 August 2011 by

Our Saturday chore wouldn’t be complete without choosing the blooms to grace our “Vase” for all to appreciate. We continue to blossom and bloom, and in greater numbers and it is a testament to the poets who contribute weekly with … Continue reading →

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IN-FORM POET: Poesia di Tema

Posted on 10 August 2011 by

Poesia di Tema Original poetic form by Marie Elena Good I’ve titled my new form “Poesia di Tema,” which is Italian for “Themed Poetry.” Elements of the form: 1. Title (required). 2. Rhyme is not required, but may be used. … Continue reading →

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