Monthly Archives: April 2017

Progressive Poem 2017

The Kidlitosphere Progressive Poem began in 2012 as a way to celebrate National Poetry Month (April) as a community of writers. This year we’ve focused on creating a kid-friendly poem filled with pirates, dragons, and high sea adventures. This poem … Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 04/22/2017: Saturday Shadorma: Red Dragonfly

This month, I am collaborating with nonfiction author and photographer, Christy Peterson.  You are invited to write and submit a poem based on the photo in the comments. dragonfly red as the rose hips from autumn’s garden tea today a … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: NaPoWriMo 04/21/2017: Wooly Caterpillar

Poetry Friday is held over at  The Opposite of Indifference.  Thanks, Tabatha. This month, I am collaborating with nonfiction author and photographer, Christy Peterson.  You are invited to write and submit a poem based on the photo in the comments. A … Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 04/20/2017: Blue Damselfly

This month, I am collaborating with nonfiction author and photographer, Christy Peterson.  You are invited to write and submit a poem based on the photo in the comments. A found poem from The Mind of Aquarius Joy very ancient jewel-like … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: Week 16

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NaPoWriMo 04/19/2017: Praying Mantis

This month, I am collaborating with nonfiction author and photographer, Christy Peterson.  You are invited to write and submit a poem based on the photo in the comments. Sijo is a Korean poetic form older than haiku.  The traditional for … Continue reading

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SOL17: NaPoWriMo 04/18/2017: Blue Green Leafhopper

This month, I am collaborating with nonfiction author and photographer, Christy Peterson.  You are invited to write and submit a poem based on the photo in the comments. It’s tanka Tuesday. blue-green leafhopper your striking appearance belies the devastation from … Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 04/17/2017: Asian Ladybug

This month, I am collaborating with nonfiction author and photographer, Christy Peterson.  You are invited to write and submit a poem based on the photo in the comments. ladybug the flowerbrella shades you from the sun spread your wings believe … Continue reading

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Sunday Solace: Week 15

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NaPoWriMo 04/15/2017: Saturday Shadorma: Banana Slugs

This month, I am collaborating with nonfiction author and photographer, Christy Peterson.  You are invited to write and submit a poem based on the photo in the comments. Banana slug The banana slug dense woods traveler eyes like a periscope … Continue reading

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