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Mother Script – Poem of the Week
This will be the last poem I share for this series where I have been publishing my assignments from class. The lessons have moved on to a bigger project that won’t be easy to share on these quick read blog posts. I hope you have enjoyed my creative writing. It has been really fun and…
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A Girl Approaching the Ocean – Poem of the Week
This assignment had to do with rhythm and sound in poetry. I have to say that I really like writing about nature and how humans interact with it. Especially water, especially the ocean. A Girl Approaching the Ocean Can she be brave enough to go in, or will she doubt herself?Wave patterns lull her.How can…
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Stanley Battle is Probably a Criminal Now – Poem of the Week
Let’s hope Stanley Battle never reads this. It’s a true story, with only the teachers name changed. I still don’t feel bad for punching him. Stanley Battle is Probably a Criminal Now Can Mrs. Rowland hear the boy sitting next to me?We sit at short tables on short chairs made for our short bodies,Writing with…
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I Am – Poem of the Week
It’s time for poetry in my class, so I will be sharing the poems I write for each weeks assignment. I probably feel the same as many of you – I don’t love poetry. I am beginning to like it as I move through this journey of being an English major, but it is taking…
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Poetry PoTuesday: A Response to Mark Maggiori’s The Crossing
Okayest Jen shares a profound connection to Mark Maggiori’s art, particularly “The Crossing,” and reflects on its deep emotional impact.
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Poetry PoTuesday: Road Tripping
It is tradition for our family to go on a road trip every summer. The kids actually get more excited about the journey in the car than getting to the destination. Admittedly I feel the same. Ok maybe not MORE excited than getting to the destination but the car ride is just as fun. Are…
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Poetry PoTuesday: Birth Story
I was never interested in reading birth stories. I used to be in several online mom groups where everyone poured over each others lengthy reports on whether or not birth plans were followed and if going all natural with no drugs was achieved. They remind me of the stories people tell before sharing a recipe…
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Poetry PoTuesday: A Response to Omar Rayyan’s Contessa With Squid
Today I am sharing a poem I wrote about this painting by Omar Rayyan called Contessa With Squid. I first saw this painting at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, it was displayed in the cephalopod exhibit and as soon as I laid eyes on it I was mesmerized. I loved it more than looking at the…
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Poetry PoTuesday – A Visual Feast
Please enjoy a photo grid of some of my haiku. You might have seen these already if you follow me on Instagram.
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