Looking over my favorite lines from my two upside-down poems in the last post, I started noticing some interesting, slightly altered repetition. But before we jump into the next round of drafts which will get us looking at rhythm and rhyme, I want to share something fun I found. Poemage Poemage is a visual close-readingContinue reading “Revising Poetry-a Demonstration Part Six: Redrafting for rhythm and rhyme”
Tag Archives: poetry forms
Playing in the Duplex
When I read The Tradition by Jericho Brown, I was drawn to his duplex poems. I was fascinated by how slight changes in the repetition of a line could completely change and deepen the meaning of both lines. Inspired by Peter’s prompt at dVerse Poets Pub to attempt a circular poem, I thought I wouldContinue reading “Playing in the Duplex”
#OctPoWriMo Day 10: Dancing On Air
This OctPoWriMo, I haven’t been as interested in working on poetry forms as I have in the past. However, today’s form, Con-Verse, appeals to me. Here’s my attempt: She Knows They’re Watching Flipping off her heals, releas- ing her toes to the cool breeze She bends her knees, loose hips swaying Her skirt joins theContinue reading “#OctPoWriMo Day 10: Dancing On Air”
#Writober Day 8: Hungry Tree In The Military Cemetery
This tree takes me straight to Poltergeist only these gravestones stayed in the cemetery. Any of the Poltergeist movies would be great for those of you doing the RIPXII Peril on the Screen challenge. #vss: very short story He blamed the trees for his losses; roots tripping his men; branches scratching. The trees seek punitiveContinue reading “#Writober Day 8: Hungry Tree In The Military Cemetery”
#Writober Day 3: Cheritas, Parageusia, and Flying Elephants-Oh My!
Disney’s Dumbo aside, I think flying elephants would be terrifying. The encompassing shadows they would cast; the constant fear of “droppings.” A world with flying elephants would be a scary world indeed. Are these angels down from heaven with an ominous message? What story does this picture tell you? #vss: very short story The newContinue reading “#Writober Day 3: Cheritas, Parageusia, and Flying Elephants-Oh My!”
#Writober Day 2
How did it go yesterday? Did you find Day 1’s image inspiring? Did you start #Writober with a bang? Jump in with both feet? Or is today the day? If you are starting today, Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. Here’s our visual inspiration for the 2nd of #Writober: This image reminds me of the PeterContinue reading “#Writober Day 2”
Experience Writing 