Today's poetry form is called Cinquain. From Brewer, "A nifty five-line poetic form from Adelaide Crapsey. Inspired by tanka, the cinquain is comprised of two syllables in the first line, four in the second line, six in the third, eight in the fourth, and two in the fifth." Other considerations include the freedom of adding … Continue reading Alive, By Donna Matthews
Life
At Cosmos End- Michael Erickson
Come step upon another world, Faraway from the life you knew. Let us pass through space and time, Upon a line once so tangled. Bend with me and find yourself, Where the constellations are unknown. And we can run as children upon this rippling glass, To a place where time stops and death has no … Continue reading At Cosmos End- Michael Erickson
Throwback Friday – Not Forgot – Eric (EDC Writing)
Flash fiction from 2017; from a memory much further back than then: He stands a foot from the wall, illuminated by strobe lit blobs and spheres, one hand in his pocket, the other holding a cold beer. 10 pm he’d guess, summer darkness outside lures moths to flight, rhythm finds his feet, yet too soon … Continue reading Throwback Friday – Not Forgot – Eric (EDC Writing)
Live Like You Were Dying, By Donna Matthews
Recently, I started a personal challenge to explore and write in 100+ different poetic forms. To assist me in this journey is Robert Lee Brewer's The Complete Guide of Poetic Forms where he gives the form and an example. Where Will Our Story End is #7 in this collection I'm calling, very simply, 100+ Poetic … Continue reading Live Like You Were Dying, By Donna Matthews
A Basin’s Call- Michael Erickson
Hush, can you hear their call? This ground speaks to my deepest parts, Oh Mother Earth that I was so wrongfully cleaved from- My blood rolls through these hills, Like secret streams that give life to everlasting trees. Let me sway in each breeze, And dance a rhythm only the mountains could know. For here … Continue reading A Basin’s Call- Michael Erickson
Throwback Friday “Pages in history” Eugenia
a year of oddities and surprises yet, the sun still sets and rises the population grows as do our woes do we suppose, propose or oppose there's chaos, famines, and disease mother earth has skinned her knees life's show-and-tell the same old song dunno who's right nor who's wrong hey, hey, what's that sound best … Continue reading Throwback Friday “Pages in history” Eugenia
Throwback Friday – Called Your Name – Eric (EDC Writing)
'Called Your Name' a slightly tweaked version of 'Blink' posted last year and published this year in 'Shorts - a take on poetry' ..... Early morning walking head a drift of memories a robin at my feet took to the air another came In flight they kissed suspended for a moment beak to beak their … Continue reading Throwback Friday – Called Your Name – Eric (EDC Writing)
Grooves- Michael Erickson
Fingertips playing over lined wood, Tracing memories long lost to time. Lounge upon a summer’s day, Breathing in the cool damp earth. Let the green grass whisper, Like the gurgle of a flowing stream. Ask yourself in the sudden still air, What was the secret of my youth? There if you can pay attention you’ll … Continue reading Grooves- Michael Erickson
Throwback Friday – Renovation – Eric (EDC Writing)
From June 2018 - a poem and a six-word line posted separately now combined: ..... Key in the door a little stiff needs lubricating she keeps telling him Steps inside odd smell greets wet plaster wood dust others homes not his Walls overfilled holes tiles broken rough edges doors an inch too short frames botched … Continue reading Throwback Friday – Renovation – Eric (EDC Writing)
Secret Cove- Michael Erickson
Find with me a secret cove, Sheltering from the storm outside. Beneath the bows of an ancient tree, Where I may lay my bones out to dry. This weary world gives life no rest, Upon rolling hills of green. But hold me close beneath these branches, That I may drink in love divine. Oh Secret … Continue reading Secret Cove- Michael Erickson
