In the Light of Night Mum, what I see is really real I’m not a walrus or a seal This night’s sky’s glowing and alive Clear as yesterday’s midday drive Look up there, through the old red gum I’m not making things up Mum! Look up there, where blackness was a sea The … Continue reading In the Light Of Night, by Ivor Steven
Month: February 2020
Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday, February 27, 2020
Welcome to Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday! This is the day of the week where all members of the Go Dog Go Café Community are invited to introduce a Poet or Writer they enjoy reading. Participating is really fast and simple- in the comments below, post the link for the Home Page of the Poet/Writer you … Continue reading Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday, February 27, 2020
(New!) Wednesday’s Level UP Challenge, 2/26/20 and Tuesday’ Writing Prompt Challenge Round UP
Good morning Friends, Baristas, and regular guests here at the Go Dog Go Cafe, it's level UP day here at the cafe! Last week we continued to see a growth in turnout with 9 brave souls taking on the challenge of cramming Blush, dangerous thoughts, Sadje's adorable teddy bear photo into either a haiku format … Continue reading (New!) Wednesday’s Level UP Challenge, 2/26/20 and Tuesday’ Writing Prompt Challenge Round UP
Review of YOU CAN SEE MORE FROM UP HERE, Mark Guerin by Kristiana Reed
Originally published on Reedsy Discovery. Guerin’s narrative switches between the past and the present as his protagonist, Walker, attempts to reconcile his memory of his summer job when he was nineteen, and how far his father was involved in the disappearance of a Mexican family. In the beginning, the pace immediately transports you to … Continue reading Review of YOU CAN SEE MORE FROM UP HERE, Mark Guerin by Kristiana Reed
Aborted Flight – Christine E. Ray
words are wily things that wiggle and twist ‘round my mouth they dart delicately hummingbirds toward the tip of my tongue then change direction abruptly midflight swallowed once again I long to give them wing allow them to feel the sun the air but they nest deeply in my throat unseen unsaid © 2020 Christine … Continue reading Aborted Flight – Christine E. Ray
Flowering ideas – Eugenia
spring's splendor wait and see between each breath nature's flower vase filled with budding beauties morning dew drops glistening unquiet trees reach for the sun confessions of happy thoughts and joy a blissful season that is never lost © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance … Continue reading Flowering ideas – Eugenia
Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge: Tuesday, 25, 2020
Devereaux Frazier and Beth Amanda are currently hosting the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge which was started by our star writer Christine Ray. We hope to offer all of you something that will spark your creativity and willingness to participate. The prompts are designed to be quick challenges that can be written in 10 to 15minutes, inspire … Continue reading Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge: Tuesday, 25, 2020
Promote Yourself Monday, 2/24/20 and Roundup for 2/17/20
Welcome to Promote Yourself Monday. All Go Dog Go Cafe community members are invited to post one link to one specific piece of their writing (600 words or less please!) they have published on their blog, Facebook page, or Instagram feed into the comments section below. What an absolutely amazing week we had last week! We continue to … Continue reading Promote Yourself Monday, 2/24/20 and Roundup for 2/17/20
Brave and Reckless ‘Moon Ate The Dark’ Creativity Prompt Challenge
One of my favorite writing challenges I hosted on Brave and Reckless since I launched the blog was the Moon Ate the Dark Challenge back in 2017. I still love the prompt and would love to see what new pieces of writing or art it might inspire. The Rules Write or create an original piece that embraces … Continue reading Brave and Reckless ‘Moon Ate The Dark’ Creativity Prompt Challenge
A Fabulous Day, by Donna Matthews
coming around the curve in the road my hand out the window dancing in the wind I feel the warmth of sunshine the light spilling everywhere it’s a fabulous day to be alive © 2014-2020 – Donna Matthews Hey y'all, thanks for visiting the Go Dog Go Cafe and I hope you enjoyed reading today's … Continue reading A Fabulous Day, by Donna Matthews
