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Egg Phrases – NPWM – April 17

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Laurel Archer
The prompt for today’s poem came from a suggestion to find a specialized dictionary and combine parts from ten or so entries.  I thought immediately of my Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase an... Read More

Jigsaw – NPWM – April 16

Posted on April 17, 2016April 17, 2016 by Laurel Archer
A little late, but only because yesterday was about putting the jigsaw together — this is an action poem, not just reflective wish-wash in a contemplative bath… Jigsaw From the outer edge,... Read More

Not My Way – NPWM – April 15

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Laurel Archer
Looking for a picture for a poem, is not the same task as writing a poem for a picture.  This poem was not written for the picture, it is what I came across looking for an image to enhance the poem.Â... Read More

Loudly Orange – NPWM – April 14

Posted on April 14, 2016April 14, 2016 by Laurel Archer
I’m using a structure prompt today — something I’ve never heard of, but seemed intriguing.  It’s called San-San, a Chinese poetry form that means three-three.  The threes ref... Read More

Rain – NPWM – April 13

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Laurel Archer
Here’s a poem in response to a prompt to write about rain.  Living in a location that has quite a lot of rain I appreciate it’s different moods (which make me think about writing an entir... Read More

Calisthenics for the Soul – NPWM – April 12

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Laurel Archer
Do you have practices for your physical health?  Not that you’re perfect, or perfectly disciplined, but do you keep trying?  I try to do some calisthenic-type things first thing, before I have... Read More

Misunderstanding – NPWM – April 11

Posted on April 11, 2016April 11, 2016 by Laurel Archer
a slip of the tongue, a lapse in judgment, not intentionally, just accidentally or unfortunately implied… foments a response of almost believable blankness, a mostly polite but stiff withdrawal,... Read More

Book Spine Poem – NPWM – April 10

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Laurel Archer
I found this poetry prompt to be quite creative and a good personal review. You simply pull books off your shelf and use the titles as lines.  It’s like taking a walk through your recent histor... Read More

Breathe – NPWM – April 9

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Laurel Archer
When life gets churned up simple is often better.  Just breathe. Breathe Breathe in Consciously grow Feel the invisible Life-breath expand you, stretch you to Full-size Crack the seal and release it ... Read More

Bug! – NPWM – April 7

Posted on April 7, 2016April 7, 2016 by Laurel Archer
Inspiration does not come in equal measures and today it’s pretty thin. But let’s press on!  The photo turned out quite well.  And when you’re thin on content, the best thing to do... Read More
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