Thanks so much, AC. I really appreciate you taking the time to give me your input every day. I'm glad that #12 is so well-received. The title just spoke to me.
Brilliantly crafted, all of them. I am very envious of your ability to find rhyme and meter in such a natural way. Your poetry flows very evenly and makes me run the gamut of emotions. I love your take on the prompts you decided to tackle. The 'fame' one was perfect! I had to laugh that we both used 'flibbertigibbet'. It's such an awesome word, isn't it? Your old-fashioned word poem reminded me of Lewis Carroll. The last one brought tears to my eyes. The pain expressed in that poem was palpable. Well done, sir.
Poem #7
Breath of Life
Animating essence coalesced into
Claymation figures,
Mere golems without it.
Poem #8
Slumbering, she waits,
ready to perk up
at a moment’s notice
to happily release the
elixir of life.
Poem #9
I want to be famous to
Toe-tapping, frowning people waiting in lines.
As the polite, patient reminder that being a jerk
Will not get your groceries scanned faster.
Poem #10
Words
The intimacy of ink on paper has been
Replaced by Times New Roman or
A
I figured that Reth was Tareth I'm glad he finally got to see Kye. Things seem to be on a bit of an upswing for Kye. I hope it continues, although there is still the matter of that pesky spy. I can't wait to read more. I'm really enjoying this story.
I really enjoyed this. You wove the word list into the story seamlessly. I loved the discovery of the box and the story the contents told was heartbreaking. Great job.
I really appreciate your support and insight. If you want a hint about Thomas' affliction, just let me know. I needed the tissue box handy when I wrote #5. I'm still working on today's poem. It's giving me a little bit of trouble. Thanks for the review!
You made my day with the Dorian Gray reference. I was torn between naming the poem after Narcissus or Dorian Gray, but went the Narcissus route. I love ice cream any time. My friends think I'm nuts lol Thanks for the review, Addy. I'm glad you liked them. Fingers crossed on not getting sick this year.
Thanks, Tim. I'm glad you liked them. Unfortunately, that black dog is something I'm quite familiar with. Damn thing likes to hang around a little too much sometimes. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review
Poem #1:
April Fools
Gray skies menace
green shoots clawing like zombie fingers
through thawing earth.
White flakes attempt to impede their progress –
not succeeding as the laughing tendrils
reach for the hidden sun.
Poem #2:
Three Reasons for Eating Ice Cream in Winter
Cold headache, hot shower.
Creamy sweetness melting over hot apples in a flaky nest.
Blanketed by the fireplace like hot fudge cascading over vanilla mountains.
Poem #3:
Sleep-addled brain struggles to fin
Thank you so much for the kind words, Dark. I'm glad you enjoyed The Old Ways so much. I'm thrilled to be included in this blog. It's one of my favorite features and I look forward to reading the authors' responses every month.
I've read both Second Shot and Gemini and enjoyed both of them. It's nice getting some further insight from both authors.
I can relate to a lot of what you've been through, Dark. I'm so glad you've found a measure of peace.