The challenge is reaching the end.  There are just a few days left of this April Writers Digest Poem A Day competition.  This past week had some strange and a few normal, expected topics.  Below are the poems I wrote for days 20 through 26. For Day 20, it was a fill in the blank …

As with most challenges, this April Writers Digest Poem A Day competition has grown fiercer in the last week.  The prompts were more difficult or thought-provoking for me.  Still I pushed through it and wrote something each day this week.  Below is my poetry written for days 13 through 19. For Day 13 we were …

I’m keeping up with my April Writers Digest Poem a Day (PAD) Challenge.  For week two, we were given a variety of diverse prompts each day.  Below is my poetry written from day 6 through 12. For Day 6 we were prompted to write “Things Not as They Appear” I thought about reflection in a …

I’m continuing my journey in the Writers Digest Poem a Day (PAD) Challenge.  I went out of town for a few days so I was composing poetry from the car or a hotel room but I’m still working toward the one-a-day for a month goal.  I write my poems daily but I’m posting them here …

I am always up for a new challenge.  I have been known to even create my own challenge in the past. When I saw that Writers Digest is having a Poem a Day (PAD) Challenge for the entire month of April, I thought…Hell yes, I’m doing this!   The contest encourages all participants to write a …

I just finished writing a children’s book.  The actual time spent writing the book only took about two hours.  The research and preparation I did prior to my writing took about 20 hours – several visits to the library, a 2.5 hour documentary and many internet searches. The editing work I did after those first …

On Thursday afternoon I went shopping with the purpose to buy a swim suit for an upcoming trip to the beach.  I was determined to find one that didn’t make me loathe myself and covered up the necessary parts. Swim suit shopping for most women is torture.  I can’t say I enjoy it.  But I …

Perhaps I was on my computer too much this week.  Or maybe it’s just that I’m becoming a true nerd.  I’ve been married to one for over twelve years now.  But I was moved to write this poem tonight.  I know I don’t quite cover all the Microsoft programs but I hit the highlights… MICROSOFT-inspired …

I’m going to share funny things my children say from time to time here.  Why? 1. Because they really are hilarious, and 2. So I won’t forget them and what they’re like at their current age. ———————————————————————————– Conversations with my Kids: “Disco Stick and Explaining Lady Gaga” Two evenings ago at bath time, my seven …

Today is World Poetry Day.  How cool is that? I never knew this day existed.  That is terrible since I love to write and read poetry. I’ve been a poet since age ten.  That’s when I wrote my first poem.  I entered it into a school contest and won first prize. I still enjoy writing …