Today’s Assignment Word prompt – Future Form – Sonnet Device – Chiasmus Here’s a very rough draft of today’s assignment. I’ll work on it more and hopefully post the final version soon. Thanks for sharing this poetry writing journey with me. Even though I’ve been completely out of my comfort zone; I highly recommend this class. I’ve learned … Continue reading
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Writing 201- Villain, Ballad & Anaphora/Epistrophe
Today’s Assignment Word prompt – Hero/Villain Form – Ballad Device – Anaphora/Epistrophe This ballad seemed to take on a life of its own. I’ve always rolled my eyes when I heard someone say something like that; and now, here I am. I actually intended to write a ballad about how teachers are heroes. I had the words floating … Continue reading
Writing 201 – Fog, Elegy & Metaphor
Today’s Assignment Word prompt – Fog Form – Elegy Device – Metaphor I signed up for this class on the spur of the moment because I thought it might be interesting. I never expectd to find poetry running through my brain all day long. My hubby just shakes his head in bafflement as I share my excitement and … Continue reading
Life’s Scars – Poetry Potluck
We were asked to share a poem today as part of our Writing 201 – Poetry class. I came across this one while searching for another poem. I think this one speaks volumes about life. Life’s Scars by Ella Wheeler Wilcox They say the world is round, and yet I often think it square, So … Continue reading
Writing 201 – Animal, Concrete Poetry, & Enjambment
Today’s Assignment Word prompt – Animal Form – Concrete Poetry Device – Enjambment Writing 201 – Poetry is quite the challenge. The class continues to encourage me to step out of my comfort zone and try something new. I’ll admit that this assignment had me stumped. I didn’t quite follow directions; but I think I almost … Continue reading
Writing 201 – Trust, Acrostic, & Internal Rhyme
Today’s Assignment Word prompt – Trust Form – Acrostic Device – Internal Rhyme Writing 201 -Poetry provides a great opportunity for me to attempt something I’ve never tried before. For some reason, this 3rd assignment seemed to triple the difficulty for me. In a former life, I taught 5th grade Language Arts and we wrote … Continue reading
Writing 201 – Journey, Limerick & Alliteration
I’m still working out of my comfort zone with the Writing 201 – Poetry class. It’s actually rather fun — until I think about sharing my attempts at learning to write poetry. Today’s assignment Word prompt – Journey Form – Limerick Device – Alliteration Next to onomatopoeia, alliteration is my favorite literary device. I’m just not use to … Continue reading
Writing 201 – Water, Haiku & Simile
I decided to move out of my comfort zone and try the Writing 201 – Poetry class. This will be a true learning experience for me. –At least there’s a chance for lots of improvement. Today’s Assignment Word prompt is “water” Form is “Haiku” Device is “simile” The form and device seem simple; but is … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 