Alliteration uses the same initial consonant sound as nearby words, and it's one fun, favorite tool to use in poetry as well as prose. Bernice Fredrickson, a lady in the church I grew up in, memorized "The Prodigal Son in F# Major." Based on the Biblical story, nearly every word began with the letter F. … Continue reading Simply Stupendous!
Category: Poems, Lyrics, & Music
Favorite Poetry
Poetry is my thing these days. I’ve been on a poetry kick for a long time, both reading and writing. Looking to the greats to glean from their style, use of language, and poetic form, I have several old poetry books which I peruse. My favorite poem is “Sonnet 43” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. … Continue reading Favorite Poetry
Friend’s Book Release!
A while back, I had a guest poet on my blog, my friend, Sandra Rose Hughes. Well, she is releasing her first poetry book, Why Faeries Bite, June 30! Yay!! Check it out! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02jdV3iAqirYy7YPapRLMuMeojYE5TadFWBZCHiUJTHWFgw221RhiK7eYG8PLCTa6Pl&id=1589867634&sfnsn=mo https://www.sandrarosehughes.com
Published
Don't you love how God works things out? My husband's birth mom and my husband pray every day for my writing endeavors. They ask the Lord not only that I will feel inspired but that He will make ways for others to enjoy the fruit of my labors. God is answering those prayers and I'm … Continue reading Published
End of National Poetry Month
The end of National Poetry Month is tomorrow. Writing poetry every day with several friends this month has brightened my life. I have hardly missed a day of writing all year, but writing with friends is so much more enjoyable. Have you been writing poetry this April? Would you like to share? I’d love to … Continue reading End of National Poetry Month
Link to Dazed Starling Unbound
The Dazed Starling Unbound: Nested is out! Yay! Placing in their contest was amazing! But when they asked for more, I was thrilled to submit. I am humbled and grateful they have published three of my poems in this once-a-year magazine from my alma mater, California Baptist University. Here is the link to the online … Continue reading Link to Dazed Starling Unbound
Write Poetry with Me
Tomorrow is the start of National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo), so I’m getting this post out early. As usual, I am taking up the challenge. Last year was the starting point for a series of books I’ve been writing called A Poetic Journey. The sixth book is in the writing stages now. Each book comprises … Continue reading Write Poetry with Me
Surprise Within a Surprise
God orchestrates our lives with His baton of blessings. ~ Kaci Rigney
Poetry Class
Would you be interested in learning different forms of poetry? After writing four books on how to write poetry, I am considering teaching a class. There would be a nominal fee which would include one of my books and an exclusive Facebook page for sharing our work. Interested?
Meet Chester
Meet Chester, my first snowman. While on vacation in Arkansas, it snowed a good four inches, and my sister-in-law Karry and I had a blast building Chester. He is sporting my scarf and my mom’s black hat. Having never built a snowman, it surprised me how much work it turned out to be. Lots of … Continue reading Meet Chester
Kaci Rigney 