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
W3 Prompt #195: Wea’ve Written Weekly
Posted on January 21, 2026 https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/01/21/w3-prompt-195-weave-written-weekly/I have a round red pin from my childhood that says peace. Wish I could find it in my box of mementos.PeaceEach person, I believe, would say,Peace, the thing we hold dear;Our stance.We need this peace to light the way!The time of peace is near.Perchance.Obedience, the price to pay:Raise your glass! … Continue reading W3 Prompt #195: Wea’ve Written Weekly
Happy New . . .
Happy New Adhere! Shed the negativity spoken over you and adhere to the joy of a positive life. Happy New Beer! Root would be preferable. A & W Root Beer is the best. Add a big scoop of vanilla ice cream for a refreshing float. Happy New Cheer! Cheer up. Live happily and pay it … Continue reading Happy New . . .
Merry Christmas
Changed My Day
Tell us one thing you hope people say about you. A friend from church said this to me last night after I led some Christmas carols. "When I hear you sing and see your smile, it changes the mood of my day." I teared up. Thank you, Martin. You have no idea how glad that … Continue reading Changed My Day
Kaci Rigney 