Through the Eyes of a Poet, feature #14 Poet Anna Shtorm Through the Eyes of a Poet series by Christina M. WardFeatured Poet: Anna Shtorm Objective: To encourage people to broaden their reading interests through poetry, support the poetry community, and introduce you to poets and their personal stories. For updates on this series: Join … Continue reading Spotlight on Poet Anna Shtorm and Her New Book ‘Friends Over Lovers’
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National Poetry Month Challenge — Poem # 3
Old man Shoes I wrote this poem as a response to Intimately Intricate (on Medium)'s April Prompt: New Dawn. The poem was chosen for publication here: Intimately Intricate April Prompt New Dawn As is true of many poetry prompts, my poem will often take me into uncharted waters...in this poem I wrote from the perspective … Continue reading National Poetry Month Challenge — Poem # 3
National Poetry Month Challenge–Poem # 2 Lightning
Challenge: Write 10 poems this month to celebrate National Poetry Month. https://www.pexels.com/photo/island-during-golden-hour-and-upcoming-storm-1118873/ Lightning You were the cold air to my warm. Every time I tried to rise you crystalized dropped me down one terrifying electrical pulse after another. I charged and fell to the ground. The air outside is electric. I am drawn, mystified, bursts … Continue reading National Poetry Month Challenge–Poem # 2 Lightning
National Poetry Month–Poem #1 “Safety Pin”
Intent to impress folding under to shame, I begin my walking, My purse in tow, the shiny vehicle slows. No. Not the boss. I am thankful with verbiage Humiliated, I am Riding with a suit that costs more than my car
