Tag Archives: tears
Life Love Lost – Poem
As many of you know, my dad recently passed away. This poem is not actually about him, but I share that bit as there was a lot of support from family and friends and it was much appreciated. I have … Continue reading
For you – haiku
Was thinking of my kids when I wrote this… For you For you I’ll wipe tears Whether yours or mine. For you I will move mountains Stephen Kellogg – 2013
Forced relocation – Poem based on a prompt
I jumped in on a writing prompt in a comment from ramblingsfromamum in her post here. The comment was “Trickling like water across the mossy stones… your time starts now” I decided to try to add the last part in … Continue reading
A Mere Tear In The Ocean of Suffering – Acrostic
In an earlier post today I wrote down “A mere tear in the ocean.” I was trying to relay my thoughts on how even though today’s events hit me pretty hard, the impact of how I felt from this as … Continue reading
Loss of a child (a clogyrnach) – Poem
A fellow poet and blogger (Sue of Blue Girl Poems) recently posted a form of poetry (clogyrnach) here that I had not seen before. So, as usual, I wanted to try it. With today’s sad events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in … Continue reading
A mere tear in the ocean – thoughts and poem
It is with a large swing of emotions and tears in my eyes that I sit here and read about another senseless killing spree. I can’t imagine the horror of hearing about a shooting at your child or loved one’s school … Continue reading
Let the tears fall where they may – Poetry reading
Continuing with poetry readings tonight. I wrote this for someone who has experienced loss in her life. I was inspired by her photos and writings, many of which deal with her pain and loss. I originally wrote a haiku for … Continue reading
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL – Acrostic
I saw a post this morning on my friend David’s blog regarding the International Day of the Girl. His blog referenced Susan Daniels Poetry blog where she discusses the atrocities of the practice of creating child brides. David’s blog also … Continue reading
Taxes – Haiku – NaPoWriMo Day 17
I didn’t really want the prior poem counted as part of NaPoWriMo … didn’t seem right… so I thought I’d throw out a quick haiku Taxes – Haiku – NaPoWriMo Day 17 Taxes paid to Dear Old Uncle Sam. Watch as … Continue reading
Sad boy, Bye cat… RIP – Acrostic made up of Haikus
I decided to try to combine two forms of writing. Acrostic and Haiku. Below is my attempt. The acrostic part doesn’t quite flow as much as I’d like but it still seems to work. Sad boy, Bye cat… RIP Solemn … Continue reading
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