Tag Archives: postive poetry

Life is Better with Pie

There are a couple more word-pairing poems coming, but I had to interrupt for an impromptu poem. This poem is dedicated to pie lovers who responded to my Facebook post of my Rhubarb Custard pies. Happy is as easy as … Continue reading

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Encourage Today

I love this little happy poem reminding us each day is a gift for which to be grateful. Have a wonderful day! Encourage Today Served on a plattergarnished with easeof modern comforts.I bring myself to this daywith the choices time … Continue reading

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Courage Medicine

Rarely do I scrap poems. They seem to come out organically from somewhere, a muse or divine intervention. But, this one started with a concept with too many other possible, and not positive, meanings. So, I scrapped all but the … Continue reading

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Present Profound

This word pairing prompted poem took an ancient history and mystical turn. Thesaurus, dictionary, and Wikipedia rabbit holes can lead to profound places. Synonyms of “profound” lead me to “hermetic” and to the ancient figure of Hermes Trismegistus and his … Continue reading

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Transform Comfort

At a summit last week with a room full of artists and all their lovely quirks, the meaning of this word pairing prompted poem was inspired. Reflecting on the interesting people I have had the pleasure to meet (and learn … Continue reading

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Recover Gratitude

We did 32 poems to these magnetic word pairings for Global Poetry writing month in April. Well, there are seven left from my door 20 years ago when my Thanksgiving fairies arranged the pairings. I still do not know who … Continue reading

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Mother Who Holds Us In

Just when you think you’ve emptied the well of Mother’s Day poems, another one comes. The title line comes from a poem I vaguely remember hearing in college. The rhythm and sound of it stuck with me. Rarely do I … Continue reading

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Create Love – 32 NaPoWriMo

The best for last (as if there is ever a last) let’s create some love together. Thank you for following along these magnetic word pairing poems for Global Poetry writing month. I have a few word pairings left that I will … Continue reading

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Say Gentle – 31 NaPoWriMo

This word pairings prompt seems a call for the return of emotion management where relationship is more precious than emotion of the moment. Bonus Day 31 NaPoWriMo but tune in tomorrow for a grand finale bonus poem.   Say Gentle … Continue reading

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Grow Full – 30 NaPoWriMo

For most of these word pairings prompts, the poems sparked instantly. This one took some chewing then quickly grew. Enjoy the poem and your food. Day 30 NaPoWriMo Magnetic word pairing prompt. Grow Full A lesson in eatingGrow fullSlow fillSlow … Continue reading

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