Hot Rivets - a very unique poem where the last word of one line must rhyme with the first or second word of the next line. (From author/illustrator Julie Larios) Write a free-verse poem making sure that the final word rhymes with the first (or second) word of your next line. Wicket from Word Well: MIRACLE… Continue reading Wounded Writers Ask – Free Write #7 – Hot Rivets
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Wounded Writers Ask – Free Write #6 – Love Don’t Mean
Eloise Greenfield’s (1978) Honey, I Love is an oldie but a goodie. It includes many short poems but “Love Don’t Mean” is by far my favourite from this small yet powerful collection, probably for its simplicity. Love don’t mean all that kissing Like on television Love means Daddy Saying keep your mama company till I… Continue reading Wounded Writers Ask – Free Write #6 – Love Don’t Mean
Wounded Writers Ask – Free Write #5 – Kennings
Free Write #5 - Kennings If this word is new to you, as it was to me, it is a literary device in which a poetic phrase substitutes for a noun. A memorable kenning occurs when one element of the phrase creates a striking, unexpected comparison. Ex. sky-candle (the sun). (With thanks to Mike Schmidt.) Write 5… Continue reading Wounded Writers Ask – Free Write #5 – Kennings
National Poetry Month Starts Today!!
HAPPY NATIONAL POETRY MONTH! As a poet, the month of April means a lot! We gather in bars, classrooms, parks, restaurants...inside...outside - everywhere we can think of to share poetry with each other! Be sure to stay tuned to social media for information about #NPM2017 events. I'll be doing my best to share… Continue reading National Poetry Month Starts Today!!
VANESSA SHIELDS 