Poetry Slam Day 3: A “Partly” Poem

Apr 03

Share “Partly Broken” He stands at the door hat in hand wondering what went wrong He did everything he was told even with a smile Still it’s not enough he cannot satisfy her Her bellows fill the hall Do this Do that No, you’re doing it wrong Still he smiles Waiting Hoping Praying for a glimmer of affection Until then … He waits and...

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Poetry Slam Day 2: A Water Poem

Apr 02

Share “Water Saves The World”   a yellowish-green veil clings to every surface invades our little world creeping into sinuses and leaving footprints in the foyer gusts of wind are no match for its strength but tiny water droplets send the environmental matter running to the nearest drain alas there’s no rain in sight time to take charge water...

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Poetry Slam Begins

Apr 01

Share The Writer’s Digest is hosting its annual Poem-A-Day contest for April, and I’m participating this year. My goal is to write one poem a day — based on the provided prompt — and submit the best five at the end of April. I would LOVE to hear your feedback about the poem. You can read the rules here written by Robert Lee Brewer at his blog...

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