I awoke at 5am to this mama black bear and her two cubs IN MY KITCHEN.It is almost 10pm. In that time, these bears...
“I am the dance”
dancedance in joy and in griefin tears and in asheslift and carrydancedance ©2023, Patricia J. FranzThese poems...
Homecoming
Going Home the great migration is underwayI leave home for homeknowing the wayseasonal whiplash awaitssummer to winter...
A Street Poem
Street Poems True confession: I love eavesdropping on conversations! It's one of my favorite things to do when I'm...
Z is for Zappai
30 Poems in 30 Days with 30 FormsSort of a cheat... So a Zappai is a variation of haiku, sort of. In fact, Writer's...
X is for X-ray
30 Poems in 30 Days with 30 FormsWhat is an X-Ray poem? I did not find an established poetic form for X-ray, though I...
Y is for Yarn
30 Poems in 30 Days with 30 FormsMaking this up... I don't know if there is a poetic form called Yarn. I found lots of...
W is for Wrapped Refrain
30 Poems in 30 Days with 30 FormsA Wrapped Refrain? I found this great definition and guide for a wrapped refrain at...
P is for Progressive Poem!
The 2023 Progressive Poem is Here! As part of National Poetry Month, the Poetry Friday community is celebrating...
V is for Villanelle
30 Poems in 30 Days with 30 Forms Villanelle - A French Poetic Form Lots of rhyme and refrain, five tercets and...
U is for Urdu
30 Poems in 30 Days with 30 FormsUrdu Poetry Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and an official language of...
T is for Tanka
30 Poems in 30 Days with 30 FormsTanka (tahn-ka) Here is a really informative overview of the poetic form of Tanka.If...