SirensThe beasts within the salty vault;Yes, those with silver voices lilt.The sirens whereupon the edges haltThe sailors whose ears they tilt;Stitch their calls within those earsAnd lure them with a lyric jaw of death.Debris of bones they call their dears,They slather ’neath the tide's deep depth. ~ Kaci Rigney Copyright 2026 Form: Makeup Kace invented … Continue reading Poetry Prompt
Author: Kaci Rigney
I used to say, I'm a singer/songwriter. Now I just say I'm a creative. I take joy, and in entertaining, writing music, collaborating with other artists, and singing various genres of music. As an artist, photographer, writer, poet, and musician, I'm a romantic, expressing my art in a way that will change someone's attitude about themselves, about God, and about life.
For more information, see my about page. :)
Hopes are made of dreams and dreams are our hope for a purposeful life. Dream big...hope and have faith that what you dream of will come to fruition.
Winter’s Nap
W3 #198 For more information or to join the fun go to https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/02/11/w3-prompt-198-weave-written-weekly/
Ship with Wings
A SundayWhirl challenge.Ship with WingsBeneath the deck of the ship, I cringe,While chaos cracks its whip.The main mast has split into pieces,This broken, battered ship.Her last stretch home; he hesitates,I remember the king’sCommand to save the crew at all costs.“Breathe, Captain, spin the wheel.Land, ho!” But Cap said it’s much too late.The cracking of the … Continue reading Ship with Wings
Forty Years Strong
TankaTuesday challengeChallenge this week: use a syllabic form with synonyms of love and passion. The words love and passion are not to be used within the poem.Forty Years Strongracingof my heart;electric charge.possessing;caressing with carethe one I’ve adoredforty years strong—my darling, you and me. ~ Kaci Rigney, Copyright 2026 I have chosen a one stanza unrhyming … Continue reading Forty Years Strong
Cloudy Conflicts
A link to a poetry collaboration with a friend from Israel. Writing this rengay with David was super fun. Hope you like it. https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/02/09/cloudy-conflicts-or-a-rengay/
Coneflower
A quadrille. Want to write a quadrille and share it with group? Click here.My soul dances to a merry tune when I see her.I've loved this beauty since she caught my eye.Though she has clothed herself in various hues,Her dress of luscious lavender thrills my heart most.So lovely. Dressed to please. This coneflower. ~ Kaci … Continue reading Coneflower
This Melody
This MelodyA timbre rich and deep,In blissful cadences,This melody is my home.I listen for his voice,The voice which calls my name,A timber rich and deep.And when I hear him call,My soul sings his nameIn blissful cadences.Stay within this momentSinging this song with me.This melody is my home. ~ Kaci Rigney Copyright 2/6/026Photo Credit: Kaci Rigney … Continue reading This Melody
Atonement
A new challenge: Tanka TuesdayPrompt: Atonement or Purificationfor cleansing, I prayan atoning sacrificehis blood shed for mesprinkled on the mercy seatthis perfect lamb cleanses me~ Kaci RigneyChallenge Here
W3 #197
An Erasure Poem. I chose part of a song I wrote and created a new poem with it.For more information on how to join in on the W3 challenge visit SkepticsKaddish.com
W3 Prompt #196: Wea’ve Written Weekly
Posted on January 28, 2026 by ben AlexanderTo join in the poetry fun, click on the date just above this line and follow the instructions. :)My Double Tetractys: for W3 #196Nobody KnowsWink.Currentflows through me.My heart races.I lick my lips; sign for our rendezvous.We make sport of it, so nobody knows.But you’re with me;our bodieshumming.Hi.Kaci Rigney, Copyright 2026 … Continue reading W3 Prompt #196: Wea’ve Written Weekly
Kaci Rigney 