The United States right now is craaazy! What ‘s right is wrong, what’s black is white, what’s up is down; feeding the hungry is being outlawed, defending the vulnerable is being portrayed as attacking white males and the NRA is taking an affront with schoolchildren denouncing slaughter in the schools.
Let’s go to a different time, shall we? Today’s prompt is “September 1960 “. Continue reading “Mar 26 prompt”
I’m not a smoker but…Today’s prompt is “an ashtray”. Continue reading “Mar 25 prompt”
Today is one of my favorite days – my “baby” sister’s birthday! And I’m missing her.
I remember this day the pictures was taken, a quick Easter picture before heading to church, reaching out towards mom’s pink and purple roses near the driveway.It was a mild spring day in San Jose, early morning,
Strange how photographs hold sounds and scents, emotions .. Continue reading “Mar 24 prompt”
As a tree-hugger & conservationist, I am alarmed with how we humans impact our earth and our fellow planetary travelers. Especially Continue reading “Mar 23 prompt”
Today’s is World Water Day and water is a frequent motif in my poetry. Partly because I am a Pisces and water resonates deeply for me – but mostly due to the fact that water is such a major building block for life and humans.
So today’s prompt is “water” ! Continue reading “Mar 22 prompt & poem”
Yesterday’s prompt was “awkward moments”
Today’s is Continue reading “Mar 18 & 19 prompt”
I’m out and about today, helping a friend. So posting today’s prompt from my phone…
Today, St Patrick’s Day, is a day of my people … if you count leprechauns as my ancestors! Although Im just as apt to claim the Sidhe and Faire Folk!
So rather than go with the cliche and trite prompts … Today’s prompt is Continue reading “Mar 17 prompt”
Making this quick as I’m waiting for yoga to start.
Before today was my birthday – it was first George Washington’s. Today’s prompt is a Twofer:
1) George Washington ( who surprisingly hasn’t shown up in any of my poems yet)
2) write about being birthed today. Its the first day of your life …
Yesterday’s prompt was “home-made soup”.
Today’s is “kill the machine’. … because after three days of tracking Continue reading “Feb 4 & 5 prompt”
This is important! #ArtActionDay! https://action.tumblr.com/post/169921189700/2018-is-going-to-be-a-good-year-today-is-the-first
Today’s is inspired by true experience …”too much pain killer”. Continue reading “Jan 9 prompt”
Sorry I am late again; It’s day six of having a cold.
And I’m a SLIDer Continue reading “Dec 27 prompt”
Today’s prompt is especially timely – given yesterday’s traditional gift-giving frenzy. It is Continue reading “Dec 26 prompt”
Happy Christmas! I wish everyone joy today!
Today’s prompt is Continue reading “Dec 25 prompt”
ToHappy Holidays. Today is Christmas Eve and I wish everyone a peacefu, serene night!
Today’s prompt is Continue reading “Dec 24 prompt”
As word artists, one of the tasks/duties is to be a witness – a Witness to experiences, truths, and current Continue reading “Dec 21 prompt”
It’s December – lets have fun with it! Are you naughty or nice …
Today’s prompt is Continue reading “Dec 14 prompt”
I’m behind the counter today with my red head, assisting in the Artists in Action’ “Something Red” Art Walk intake … Been kept busy as artists throughout the Willamette Valley drop off art for this annual event! Continue reading “DAY 25 – And I’m wearing my CC Willow name today”
It’s Thursday which means a full day and I’m on the run. Let me share today’s writing challenges prompts.
And, yes, this is being composed on my phone because I’m on the run today, so it’s a stripped down version …. Continue reading “Day 16 NovPAD prompts …”
Today is Monday, and for me it’s one of my few scheduled days. And today has an extra trip folded into it.
So naturally, the Gremlins are excited and active … Continue reading “Day 6 Trying to squeeze in my NovPAD & NaNoWriMo “
Continue reading “Spent yesterday in a dual role …”
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Ariel, Pacific NW poet 