The napowrimo.net prompt for Day 23 is to ‘write a poem about a particular letter of the alphabet, or perhaps, the letters that form a short word.’ So I went with something I say on a regular basis. Continue reading

Off-prompt again today. Continue reading

Off-prompt today. Continue reading

The napowrimo.net prompt for day 20 is to ‘write a poem about a handmade or homemade gift that you have received.’ I acknowledge the prompt, but otherwise go my own way. Continue reading

The napowrimo.net prompt for day 19 is to ‘write a poem based on a “walking archive.” What’s that? Well, it’s when you go on a walk and gather up interesting thing – a flower, a strange piece of bark, a rock. This then becomes your “walking archive” – the physical instantiation of your walk. If you’re unable to get out of the house (as many of us now are), you can create a “walking archive” by wandering around your own home and gathering knick-knacks, family photos, maybe a strange spice or kitchen gadget you never use. One you’ve finished your gathering, lay all your materials out on  a tray table, like museum specimens. Now, let your group of materials inspire your poem!’. Meh. Close enough. Continue reading

The napowrimo.net prompt for day 18 is to ‘write an ode to life’s small pleasures.’ Continue reading