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Neo-Romantic Indie Beat Poet
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Formal Poetry

My Own Words (Tanka)

Simple assignment: Write this in your own words, But no words are mine. They belong to everyone, I […]

November 6, 2018 Formal Poetry, Poetry, Tanka

Nothing to Fear (Tanka)

There is nothing to fear About entering the tomb, Nothing will happen That didn’t happen to you In […]

November 1, 2018 Formal Poetry, Poetry, Tanka

The Empty House (Tanka)

In an empty house Short stools; covered up mirrors Filled with a spirit, A shade that will never […]

October 25, 2018 Formal Poetry, Poetry, Tanka

Haiku on Autumn Weather

Golden wet oak leaves Mulch in puddles of decay Earthworms turn the soil. 10-12-18

October 12, 2018 Formal Poetry, Haiku / Senryu, Poetry

While it Lasts – a senryu

Enjoy the moments As they come and pass away Never to return. 8/18/18

October 1, 2018 Formal Poetry, Haiku / Senryu, Poetry

Notions – tanka

Held oh so tightly The most peculiar notions ’til knuckles are white. Views must change to fit the […]

July 26, 2018 Formal Poetry, Poetry, Tanka

A Senryu on Writer’s Block

Words are not flowing The ink is dry in the well I am struck speechless. 7/17/18

July 20, 2018 Formal Poetry, Haiku / Senryu, Poetry

Inspiration – a tanka

Pen put to paper, Record the gifts of the Muse, Scribbled in frenzies, Possessed hand cramped and swollen […]

July 19, 2018 Formal Poetry, Poetry, Tanka

Spellbound – Tanka

Spellbound, enchanted Words of a cherished poet, A salve for the soul, Caressed by holy verses Writ on […]

July 13, 2018 Formal Poetry, Poetry, Tanka

Eriu’s Isle – a Tanka

Northwest of Prydein Enchanted Emerald Isle, On the border ‘tween This land and the other-world, From which the […]

July 6, 2018 Formal Poetry, Poetry, Tanka

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