The deed was done and no blame was left to sprinkle on an otherwise obvious party. Bottles littered the floor and the effects of the wine were beginning to wear off. A smile appeared then vanished as an… Read More ›
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Diary of an Oracle – Author Don Beukes
Sekueb Nodmai – Wisdom is not bestowed on just any inherited ancient crown but one such king is what the stones have predicted eons ago – No amount of dark spells whispered by cursed wretched vindictive elves could prevent… Read More ›
Poet of the Month: Mark Andrew Heathcote
May 2017 Poet of the Month Mark Andrew Heathcote is from Manchester in the UK, living and residing with his partner Elaine and two children. He is the Author of “In Perpetuity” a book of inspirational poems published by a… Read More ›
Writing Tip: Poetry Form – Nonet
Poetry Form: Nonet A nonet has nine lines. The first line has nine syllables, the second line eight syllables, the third line seven syllables, etc… until line nine that finishes with one syllable. It can be on any subject and… Read More ›
Writing Tip: Poetry Form – Etheree
Poetry Form: Etheree Similar to the Cinquain and the Rictameter, the Etheree is a ten line structure ascending in syllable count for ten unrhymed lines. It’s attributed to an American poet, Etheree Taylor Armstrong of Arkansas. An Etheree should focus… Read More ›
Writing Tip: Poetry Form – Tetractys
Poetry Form: Tetractys A Tetractys poem is a five line poem that has a syllable count for each line. Line one is one syllable, line two is two syllables, line three is three syllables, line four is four syllables, and… Read More ›
Writer Highlight Featuring: Elizabeth Daniel
Stranded Clinging for dear life, Barely grasping the weeds, It’s handles reach like fingertips in the wind, “One gusty blow!” The plastic bag screams, “And I’m sailing.” … Read More ›
Writing Tip: Spring Inspiration
In Florida, the tabebuia trees are starting to blossom, which means spring is officially here. Spring symbolizes change and rebirth, and is a fantastic time for writers to be inspired. It is a time where the landscape comes alive, where… Read More ›
Writer Highlight Featuring: Mars Gatti Holderman
Hiraeth She came back One more time To stand before the sea It would be her last Part of her Always belonged here Scattered memories dropped Swept away Forevermore … Read More ›
Try Some New Poetic Forms
Poetry forms have evolved over the centuries, and there are still many that writers are not aware of. Some of them are common among poets like haikus, sonnets and acrostic, while others like the villanelle, sestina and pantoum can be… Read More ›
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