Monthly Archives: October 2011

THE WEEK THAT WAS – PROMPT #27

Posted on 30 October 2011 by

My husband and I spent this last week in a log cabin in the woods of Ohio’s Hocking Hills.  No landline.  No cell phone reception.  No internet.  No television.  We hiked, biked, hot-tubbed, talked, photographed the autumn beauty, and simply … Continue reading →

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS – PROMPT #26

Posted on 29 October 2011 by

Good morning, all!  Enjoying the weirdness this week!  As always, the various “takes” on the prompt are totally intriguing. The skill and ingenuity with which they were penned is impressive … no surprise, there. Personally, I (Marie Elena) had decided … Continue reading →

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WEB WEDNESDAY – PATRICIA A. HAWKENSON

Posted on 26 October 2011 by

In our efforts to put a face and personality to the fine poets we present, it is about time we offer for your perusal and enjoyment one of Walt’s favorite poets. She is a multi-faceted individual as you will read … Continue reading →

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LIFE’S A LITTLE WEIRD – PROMPT #26

Posted on 23 October 2011 by

Recently on Facebook, a quote (attributed to Dr. Seuss) has circulated, as follows:  “We are all a little weird, and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them … Continue reading →

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS – PROMPT #25

Posted on 22 October 2011 by

For a poet, is there a better harvest than that of creatively penned sentiments and images shared among ourselves?  Thank you all for giving of yourselves here at Poetic Bloomings. I look forward to seeing Walt’s choice as much as … Continue reading →

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IN-FORM POET – Clerihew

Posted on 19 October 2011 by

WE DARE YOU TO CLERIHEW! A Clerihew is a comic verse consisting of two couplets and a specific rhyming scheme (aabb),  invented by Edmund Clerihew Bentley (1875-1956) at the age of 16. The poem is about/deals with a person/character within … Continue reading →

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REAPING A HARVEST – PROMPT #25

Posted on 16 October 2011 by

Photo by Keith R. Good Can we be in the midst of autumn without thinking of fall harvest?   For Prompt #25, write a “Reaping a Harvest” poem.  Of course, you do not have to hold fast to the combine image … Continue reading →

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS – PROMPT #24

Posted on 15 October 2011 by

The responses to this week’s prompt evoked smiles, chuckles, and tears.  Sometimes we’d like to choose one from each “category.”  But then, that wouldn’t even satisfy us.  Would it, Walt?  WALT? *soft snoring makes its way due west from Buffalo* … Continue reading →

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WEB WEDNESDAY – AMY BARLOW LIBERATORE

Posted on 12 October 2011 by

Welcome to our 12th Web Wednesday! This time, I had the fun of interviewing a poet I’ve actually met face-to-face:  singer, songwriter, poet and friend, Amy Barlow Liberatore.  Amy took time out of her cross-country solo trip to meet me … Continue reading →

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RISE AND FALL – PROMPT #24

Posted on 9 October 2011 by

This week, to do our part in this poetic economy, we are providing a “two-fer” – two prompts for the price of one.  Prompt 1:  Rising to the occasion. Prompt 2:  Falling short. You may choose either Prompt 1 OR … Continue reading →

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