my salad days – National Poetry Month – April 30th

April is National Poetry Month. I’m going to attempt to write one poem every day this month. Today’s poem: 30/30 for April 30th – YES!!! I did it! 30 days, 30 poems! (I want to work on this one more, … Continue reading

do not drink me – National Poetry Month – April 29th

April is National Poetry Month. I’m going to attempt to write one poem every day this month. Today’s poem: 29/30 for April 29th Prompt: Meme poetry = Found poetry. I created this prompt, sparked by an idea from the poetry … Continue reading

ode to opulence – National Poetry Month – April 28th

April is National Poetry Month. I’m going to attempt to write one poem every day this month. Today’s poem: 28/30 for April 28th ode to opulence What are the real luxuries in life? Long walks and good books. Slow mornings … Continue reading

Parlor Games: Part 2 – National Poetry Month – April 27th

April is National Poetry Month. I’m going to attempt to write one poem every day this month. Today’s poem: 27/30 for April 27th Parlor Games – Part 2 Perfect happiness is being able to relax into life Not needing to … Continue reading

Parlor Games: Part 1 – National Poetry Month – April 26th

April is National Poetry Month. I’m going to attempt to write one poem every day this month. Today’s poem: 26/30 for April 26th Parlor Games – Part 1 I’m tired I’m Irritated I have a toothache And I’m bloated from … Continue reading

hullabaloo while sleeping – National Poetry Month – April 25th

April is National Poetry Month. I’m going to attempt to write one poem every day this month. Today’s poem: 25/30 for April 25th hullabaloo while sleeping It was a family gathering With my Italian step-dad’s extended family I think it … Continue reading

you can’t see them – National Poetry Month – April 24th

April is National Poetry Month. I’m going to attempt to write one poem every day this month. Today’s poem: 24/30 for April 24th you can’t see them (title from Jericho Brown’s “Lenoir”) They don’t leave their hiding places Unless it’s … Continue reading

time eats audacious love – National Poetry Month – April 22nd

April is National Poetry Month. I’m going to attempt to write one poem every day this month. Today’s poem: 22/30 for April 22nd time eats audacious love By way of the imagination Guided by the senses You are an ocean … Continue reading