Tag Archives: PAD (Poem a Day)

Poem a Day: Day 18

Posted on April 19, 2011 by macrush53

From One Single Impression, the prompt is “shackles”. I am feeling the despair, the heat and unsettledness of what is happening to education in the state I teach in.  After 37 years, it’s deplorable how teachers are being treated. house, … Continue reading →

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Poem a Day: Day 17

Posted on April 17, 2011 by macrush53

Today another shadorma.   At Poetic Asides, the prompt was about the big picture. Now, granted, growing old  may not be the world’s big picture. However I recently was reminded of the importance of stretching daily to keep the muscles elastic. … Continue reading →

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Poem A Day: Day 16

Posted on April 17, 2011 by macrush53

saturday rainy day again cuddle nap +++++++++++++++++++ tea kettle whistles, tea leaves wait to be read

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Poem a Day: Day 15

Posted on April 16, 2011 by macrush53

One thing that I love about Portland in April is the pink blossoms of the cherry trees.  Today I wrote this Trees bloom Blossom before me Pink petal snow What if we build a snowman?

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Maybe

Posted on April 12, 2011 by macrush53

Again, from Poetic Asides by Robert Lee Brewer, Monday’s prompt “Maybe.” Maybe tomorrow I will laugh a bit more swing as high as I can at recess dance the salsa while teaching haiku to second graders Maybe tomorrow second graders will … Continue reading →

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Poem A Day: 11

Posted on April 11, 2011 by macrush53

I am back from vacation and will share more of my adventures later.  Today’s prompt comes from Robert Lee Brewer’s Poem a Day Challenge, Day 9 (I was on my way home) 6:21 AM Back from vacation I must gather my … Continue reading →

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2010 NaPoWriMo Day 30

Posted on May 1, 2010 by macrush53

Well here it is, April 30, final day of NaPoWriMo.  Wow.    poetry month thirty days, thirty poems chronicles life notes Yesterday was a great day.  My district decided to reverse its decision to cut my job by half. I get … Continue reading →

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2010 NaPoWriMo Day 29

Posted on April 29, 2010 by macrush53

Poetry Stretch is “eggs” this week. In reading the Ralph Fletcher book, Ordinary Things: Poems from a Walk in Spring, I decided to create a “found line poem” no better place than a stream* myriad insects stirring inside hidden egg … Continue reading →

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2010 NaPoWriMo Days 26-27

Posted on April 28, 2010 by macrush53

So my blogging friend Mary Lee wrote a one word poem on Day 25.  Intriqued and tired from the month of asthma, allergies and work related things I have one to share as well today.  This is the prompt at … Continue reading →

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2010 NaPoWriMo Day 25

Posted on April 26, 2010 by macrush53

Haiku Bones offers up the prompt “night rain”.  night rain cleanses spirit removes surrounding pollen respite, quick , breathe deep It is amazing how a night of rain will clear out the allergies. night rain’s soft patter creates evening poems … Continue reading →

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