Valkyrie

Life is full of twists and turns, both expected and unexpected, wondrous and excruciating. This year’s poems for National Poetry Writing Month will embrace the curveballs life throws at us and also serve as an exploration and raw portrayal of the grieving process. Follow me, and we’ll see what’s around the bend.

I don't really have any in-depth comments, but I enjoyed all of these. I always enjoy reading the different takes on the prompts.

You already know my thoughts on these, but I think 3 and 5 are my favorites. And the dogs, of course

It feels like this month just started, but we're already starting the second week of National Poetry Writing Month. Check out the collections that have been posted already. Maybe they'll inspire you to give it a try yourself. Or maybe taking a look at the beautiful creek Aditus provided us with will stir some poetic musings. PT Prompt #37 - Poetry Write a poem about taking a walk along this creek. PT Prompt #38 - Creative It's Easter morning and you wake up to find colorful eggs hidden throughout your house. The problem is, you don't have any children and live alone. Who left the eggs and why?

The lickspittle fawns over the deposed despot in LPW

OMG I did the same thing when I was a kid! I have a phobia of bees that's gotten worse over the years. I've never cared for them ever since the foot incident, but now I'll do a screaming Kermit the Frog flailing run away from anything remotely stingy. Oh, and my mom is allergic and terrified of bees too, so I guess part of it is learned behavior.

Great interview! I haven't read this story, but my interest is definitely piqued.

It's 35 F here with a rain/snow mix ❄️

Looks like Lake Erie

Beautiful pics! One of these years I'll make it to west coast. The furthest west I've been is Arizona.

You mean the coastline you just visited, putrid one?

April Fools’ Day was always an exciting day in my house when I was a kid. It was a good idea to check out everything before ingesting food, walking through doorways, or opening drawers. I got my mom good one year by putting orange juice in the milk carton. She never drank from the carton, so I figured my prank wouldn’t work, but wouldn’t you know she actually drank right from the carton that day and got a mouth full of juice instead of milk (she hates juice)! What are some pranks you’ve pulled on your friends or family? Today is also the start of National Poetry Month and National Poetry Writing Month. @AC Benus got us started last week with some great prompts, and we are going to continue offering poetry prompts all month long. The challenge for NaPoWriMo is to write 30 poems in the month of April, or one per day. In the past, many GA poets have taken on the challenge and posted their works here. They don’t all have to be masterpieces, but it’s a great way to get the creative juices flowing and tackle forms you may not otherwise. I’m really looking forward to seeing what the participants come up with this year! PT Prompt #36 – Poetry Borrow a line from your favorite song and write a poem about it. PT Prompt #37 – Creative You’re known as the office prankster and April Fools’ Day is your time to shine. Your co-workers admire your creativity and look forward to the silly pranks you pull every April first. This year, though, your prank goes horribly wrong. What was the prank, and what are the consequence?

That was my favorite line too. I really enjoyed this little ice cream excursion. I'm looking forward to trying out the skyscraper form. I'm also looking forward to reading what everyone comes up with for NaPoWriMo

What was the word of the day today? I don't remember anything after seeing that gif

I've had my own share of escapades too

Congratulations! Well-deserved!

Great interview! I didn't have time to read the story, but I'll add it to the list.

I don't know what you're talking about you hoser. Eh?

I know we're close to the border, but last time I checked, Buffalo wasn't in Canada. I'm all for penguins, though

Go Sabres!

I'm looking forward to NaPoWriMo 2022 and seeing what everyone comes up with. I've never tried either of these forms, but I have a whole month to tackle them. Thanks, AC!

It's also what AAA gave us to navigate on long trips, prior to GPS and Mapquest. Nice yellow highlighted routes lol

It's not me. I'm not blonde, and I prefer red.

To Randy!