My parents divorced when I was two. Both of them were young and addicted and mentally ill. One of those would be enough to make parenting difficult, but the combination...well. I give my mother credit for trying very hard. When I was thirteen or so, my father re-entered my life. He brought with him a … Continue reading Terracotta Pomegranate
Category: poetry
Famous Starts with Humble Endings
Here is a game to play with poetry. The trick is to not read more than the first two lines of a famous poem, and then you try and write the next lines. Make no mistake, it's generally awful, but it's fun to do! So, get out a piece of paper and jot down your … Continue reading Famous Starts with Humble Endings
If I were…
This month's audio of the poem I wrote for my patrons is open to the public. You can listen to me read it to you - here. If you like it, consider signing up! It's only $3 for the audio option. This includes the poetry postcard with a handwritten message, too. It's a great way … Continue reading If I were…
Wednesday’s A Moment…
A quick poem for your mid-week refreshment. Hope everyone can make time to get outside tonight and see the stars. Bleary-eyed from lack of sleep I stumbled through the door to find The feathered stars creeping low Across the furrowed brow of night. Reflected in their furry light A crescent carved upon the ground Cloven … Continue reading Wednesday’s A Moment…
Wednesday’s A Moment…
I realize it's Tuesday, but it feels much later in the week, doesn't it? Plus, today is World Poetry Day! How could I resist posting a bit of creative inspiration? I found a new game to work the brain and increase the poetry angle of my writing. You take a sentence or phrase, and instead … Continue reading Wednesday’s A Moment…
Saturday Show & Tell
Saturday Show and Tell - a showcase of inspiration each week that lit up my creativity and fired my imagination. Enjoy! Lisa Gibson Out of the Blue by Lisa Gibson I was at the library. Innocuous, flurry of needing to drop off a book and pick up another, when I was accosted by the art … Continue reading Saturday Show & Tell
Famous Starts with Humble Endings
Famous Starts is a creativity game wherein I choose the first line of famous poems, but fill in the next line with my own attempts. The trick is to not read the original until after you've written your own humble ending. It's March, and we may not be in Chicago, but oh how the wind … Continue reading Famous Starts with Humble Endings
Famous Starts with Humble Endings
Famous Starts is a creativity game wherein I choose the first line of famous poems, then you fill in the next line or more. Credit to Glyn Maxwell for the idea. The trick is not to read the original until AFTER you're inspired to write your own humble ending. 1 Up here, with June, the … Continue reading Famous Starts with Humble Endings
Famous Starts With Humble Endings
Famous Starts is a game to spur creativity and inspiration. Choose the first line of famous poems without looking at the next line. Then, write your own next line! Please share your own Famous Starts in the comments! (Credit to Glyn Maxwell for the idea.) For the record, my son was horrified I used comic … Continue reading Famous Starts With Humble Endings
Wednesday’s A Moment…
Wednesdays are for taking a creative moment & counting blessings, sharing inspiration, & anticipating the approaching weekend. I'd love for you to share your Wednesday moment in the comments or attach a link to your blog. Many of you are like me. You have a distaste for sappy holidays...maybe for any holidays. In which case, … Continue reading Wednesday’s A Moment…
