Category Archives: Poetry

Items pertaining to poetry or announcements of original poems.

Sunday Snapshot – Fountain, too Edition

Posted on June 9, 2013 by TommiaW

Fountain’s Foundation Regardless of the centerpiece’s design or nay, The purpose remains the same: Of the flow of ideas, upward, out The cascading of ideas continue to spout Making a splash with every drop The rippling effects hard to stop- … Continue reading →

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Saturday Snapshots – Dallas Sunsets Edition

Posted on May 25, 2013 by TommiaW

A somber view of the Grassy Knoll on the other side. Lesson learned – do not press the ‘shoot’ button while stepping down from a sidewalk curb. Obviously not over Dallas, but fairly sure I was still over Texas…

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Yet-to-be…. Yesterday

Posted on April 29, 2013 by TommiaW

Today’s Daily Prompt brings a reminder to National Poetry Month: National Poetry Writing Month is nearly at at end. To celebrate it, try your hand at some verse. So, here is a two-poem share (repeating the habit of yesterday’s post for the … Continue reading →

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Still Sane, Seriously

Posted on April 22, 2013 by TommiaW

Still keeping up the ‘double madness’ so far. To see the list of those still blogging alphabetical themes, click here. So, today’s choice is “Six for S.” Yes, I couldn’t settle on one thing – are you surprised? Three parts … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day

Posted on April 18, 2013 by TommiaW

At Poets.org, there are 30 suggested ways to celebrate the poem. (Dare you to write one, involving a gnome.) Today is Poem in Your Pocket Day – wee!  (Whew! – timing fits nicely with Blogging from A-to-Z!) Write one, read one, … Continue reading →

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Aiming High

Posted on April 1, 2013 by TommiaW

Aiming high – why or why When I know I’ll always fall short of the sky? I’ve been called on it once or twice – The delivery sometimes anything but nice. And yet I refuse to lower the bar, Determined … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbit

Posted on February 5, 2013 by TommiaW

Obvious shot on a warmer day, Kat can be coerced to going – and staying – outside all day. Corner Nap Corner nap for the pussy cat Who is not in the mood to play. ‘Turn around, just go away … Continue reading →

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Masks and Shadows

Posted on February 4, 2013 by TommiaW

The Tasks of Masks What is it about the masks on the wall? No matter the size, how large or how small- That tempts the passersby to want to hide from it all? How do the paints and patterns bring … Continue reading →

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Soon – Snow, Too Soon

Posted on January 10, 2013 by TommiaW

These aren’t the trees bent over the road now But give it time, Winter’s building up and how. Today’s just a dusting, with that I’m just fine. Long gone are the days of 32 flavors of snow to dine.

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1984 Clouds

Posted on January 9, 2013 by TommiaW

Trapped in a room that is neither dark nor light, A room completely devoid of sound and sight. Like a stormy sky’s clouds drifting apart, Describes the status of my heart. To lose the Word, the Good Shepherd’s love serene; … Continue reading →

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