D’Versepoets:Write a short story of 144 words using this phrase from the poem “Symphony” by Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-?) somewhere in the story, “And the faint perfume from its chalice steals—". To read the original poem, hope on over to D'Verse and check it out. I kept the title in mind for my short story. … Continue reading After the Symphony
Sunday Whirl Challenge. Prompt words: trudge, empty, rare, powder, wide, track, line, eye, twist, hollow, trance, selfIt's always a fun challenge to write a poem with the prompt words. It's stretching me, for sure. Although I was able to rhyme and have the same amount of syllables per line, there is no real metric foot. … Continue reading Find the Princess
Joining in the fun challenge again from Sammi.Rapacious LionThere prowls a ravenous lion out there;One with rapacious hunger for your soul,Roaming to and fro upon the earth—Seeking to kill, to steal, and to destroy,Seeking to devour the souls of mankind.Beware! This lion lies, cheats, and deceives;Ravenous and rapacious.Kaci Rigney Copyright 2026
D'verse Challenge: Poetics: Names of the rose. We are to write a poem or short story using at least five of these or other rose names, but not use the word rose.List of rose names:Afternoon Delight, Bordeaux, Brass Band, Cayenne, Desdemona, Ebb Tide, Eiffel Tower, Golden Gate, Mermaid, No Surrender, Peace, Penny Lane, Queen of … Continue reading Afternoon Delight
Tanka Tuesday Challenge : Prompt: resilience https://tankatuesday.com/2026/05/05/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-63-april-showers-bring-may-flowers-05-05-26/ Black-Eyed Susans Sown for their resilience Black-eyed Susans hardy and lovely; with yellow frills a pretty, cheery face. Kaci Rigney ©2026 Photo credits: Kaci Rigney
Another fun Sunday Whirl Wordle:Prompt words: whisper, night, dreams, creamy, crisp, script, brisk, crush, dim, seeds, dust, shimmerI must say, creamy was the word that stumped me. I managed to find it a place, though I feel it a bit awkwark. I also found my meter moved from an iambic to a trochaic foot within … Continue reading Words Wrought Fear
I just realized I had ads all throughout my pages. On one page over 15! I couldn't believe it. As a premium WordPress customer, I shouldn't have any ads. Figured out that it was my error (probably in the week I was revamping my site). Anybody remember Monty Python's "My brain hurts"? LOL! By the … Continue reading So Sorry
Weekend Writing Prompt with Sammi. Exactly 93 words, prompt word: persuasionOf course I had to make it extra challenging for myself, so I used an acrostic of the prompt word, 15 syllables per line, exactly 93 words, plus it had to rhyme. Hope you enjoy it.PersuasionParticipants, persuade this group with your fantastical dreams.Everyone has treasure-troves … Continue reading Persuasion
Sunday Whirl challenge. Prompt words: spill, still, wish, limits, fit, distant, ring, silky, key, list, bill, smokeA couple of the words I used in some form of the root word. I know i say this often, but I love these poetry challenges.Save MeThe night lies still,Save for the bellRinging in the distance.Royal guards fit their … Continue reading Save Me
I love learning new words. Today's word is cathect (kuh-THECT): to invest emotional or mental energy to a person, object, or idea - intense attachment. Decathect means the opposite. To decathect is to consciously withdraw emotional attachment often as a coping mechanism to protect oneself from pain or grief in anticipation of a loss. A … Continue reading Push & Pull