by Robin | Jun 6, 2008 | 40-or-less Photo Challenge, Poetry
A few things came to mind in response to the picture for this week’s Friday 40, two of them friendship and sin. I wrote a poem about sin first; since it was so weighty, I had to recover by writing one on friendship after all. …which makes me think my...
by Robin | Jun 6, 2008 | Pensieve's Poetic License, Poetry
Indifferenceimpassive, detachedunfeeling, uncaring, unmovingcold, aloof, engaged, warmdoting, empathizing, guardingattentive, engagedlovePlease click here for the "what’s, whys & how-to’s" for this month’s Poetic...
by Robin | Jun 6, 2008 | 40-or-less Photo Challenge, Blog Carnivals, Poetry
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by Robin | Jun 5, 2008 | 15 Words or Less Poems, Poetry
At first glimpse of Laura’s photo for this week’s "15 Words or Less" poetry challenge, "mercury rising" popped into my mind. I’ve never seen the 1998 Bruce Willis thriller, so my apologies if it’s an unsavory...
by Robin | Jun 3, 2008 | Pensieve's Poetic License, Poetry
This month’s poetic form, Diamante, is Italian in origin, it’s a simple, seven-line formula, and when it’s complete, it will have the shape of a diamond (if centered). It’s an easy exercise in writing poetry, and if you’re a fan of...
by Robin | May 30, 2008 | 40-or-less Photo Challenge, Personal, Photos, Poetry
Sometimes… A fresh perspective Is all you need To reach your goal. Robert (Thoughts of a Father) asked recently, "Why FORTY or less?" and I realized I never explained the origin. The answer? Limericks. Yep, limericks…I...