A few years ago I penned this song. One of these days I will record it. But for now, I share the lyrics. We remember your last full measure of devotion. Words are never enough. Without YouKaci RigneyWith a mournful sighshe walked on past,stopped at the place,her eyes downcast.Stood there for so longher thoughts far … Continue reading Memorial Day Without You
Category: Poems, Lyrics, & Music
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NaPoWriMo
Three weeks into National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo) and 39 poems later, I've passed the goal for a poem a day for the month of April. Now to zero-in on my theme for a chapbook contest. Many of these poems will be in the running for the chapbook, but many more will be needed to … Continue reading NaPoWriMo
National Poetry Writing Month
Rhyme is, all at once, the celebration of a small goal reached, the surprise of encountering the familiar, a reunion of likenesses looked forward to. Rhyme is like friendship. - John Barr http://www.johnbarrpoetry.com
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Assonance
A few weeks ago, alliteration was the poetry topic. This week it's assonance. According to the Oxford Dictionary: Assonance (noun) in poetry, the repetition of the sound of a vowel or diphthong in non-rhyming stressed syllables near enough to each other for the echo to be discernible. I received this bit of assonance from Parker … Continue reading Assonance
Love Trio
Today is the last day to get the Love Trio deal. $15 for all three illustrated e-books: Chasing Love, Finding Love, and Losing Love. Tomorrow the price will increase to $25. Check them out here. Thanks in advance to those who purchase these. I hope you love them. Happy St. Patricks Day!
Donnie
JezzieG invented a new poetic form called the Epistle Sonnet. I thought I would try it. Check out his poetry. Forty-five years ago today, my brother Donnie died. Last night, we had a scare with another family member. I've written a few poems about Donnie. I wrote this poem just this morning. Thought it was … Continue reading Donnie
Love Came Around
Love Came Around, an excerpt in Chasing Love to entice. Purchase A Love Trio: Chasing Love, Finding Love, and Losing Love. All three beautifully illustrated e-books are still at launch price - $15. (Limited Time Only! Price increases on St. Patrick's Day.) Enjoy your copies today.
Chasing Love: Waiting Here
It's a joy to write poetry and to share this gift with others. "Waiting Here" is a poem from the first of three e-books in A Love Trio: Chasing Love, Finding Love, and Losing Love. I wanted to showcase lovely art created by Kolleen Singleton. This beautifully illustrated e-book series will help you wile away … Continue reading Chasing Love: Waiting Here