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Showing posts with label micropoetry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label micropoetry. Show all posts
Tuesday 5 June 2018
Month In Review(s) - May 2018
May. May was hectic.
Some good stuff happened. Some not-good stuff happened.
Such is life I suppose!
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micropoetry,
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Monday 14 May 2018
Micropoetry - April 2018
Yes, it's halfway through the month before I'm doing last month's Micropoetry round-up-type-thing, but I have an excuse this time!
Due to my laptop breaking on the last day of April, I got a bit behind on post-writing (and let's face it, I was hardly Ms Punctual to begin with!)
So here we are in the middle of May, looking at April's Micropoetry!
I've done something a little different this month - some of my Micro-poems are in a graphics-type format.
I'm not sure whether this is something I'm going to carry on with, or even if I'll have time to do it again for other months, but I thought I'd give it a shot!
The poems are in the alt-text of the images, with / symbols showing the line breaks, for anyone using a screen-reader. 😊
Wednesday 11 April 2018
Micropoetry - March 2018
I'm actually doing a Micropoetry wrap-up before the middle of the month!
(No-one is more surprised that me!)
Wednesday 14 March 2018
Micropoetry - February 2018
Yes, I know, I know, I always end up posting these half-way through the next month. But it's because I'm awesome, obviously 😎
There's a huge mix of poems this month, because my head is clearly a randomly varied place 😅
Wednesday 14 February 2018
Micropoetry - January 2018
Yes, it's half-way through February. But when has that ever stopped me from doing a Micropoetry wrap-up? 😎
Here, then, is the Micropoetry I wrote in January:
(Quick warning: the one for 22nd January came out as more of a downer than I intended!)
Here, then, is the Micropoetry I wrote in January:
(Quick warning: the one for 22nd January came out as more of a downer than I intended!)
Wednesday 20 December 2017
Micropoetry - November 2017
Yes, I know, I know, November seems like a distant memory by this point.
I was busy, ok? (Like, reeeeeeallly busy!) So I haven't had chance to finish up this post 'til now.
But that's ok - the poetry's still the same! XD
Here it is, hope you like it:
Monday 13 November 2017
Micropoetry - October 2017
Note to self: try and get the micropoetry wrap-up done before the middle of the next month 😅
...my time-keeping skills suck.
Hopefully my poetry skills make up for it 😎
(See what I did there? Lol. I'm such a dork! 😁)
...my time-keeping skills suck.
Hopefully my poetry skills make up for it 😎
(See what I did there? Lol. I'm such a dork! 😁)
Tuesday 17 October 2017
Micropoetry - September 2017
OK, I know it's half-way through October, but unfinished business and all the jazz!
So let's un-unfinish this unfinished business! Here's all the micropoetry I wrote in September:
Tuesday 12 September 2017
Micropoetry - August 2017
I wrote three pieces of micropoetry in August, and somehow they seem a little... different to what I usually write...?
I think I like them though - they're strong (if I do say so myself, lol.)
Whether they're good is another question; decide for yourself:
I think I like them though - they're strong (if I do say so myself, lol.)
Whether they're good is another question; decide for yourself:
Wednesday 9 August 2017
Micropoetry - July 2017
No, you are mistaken. This Micropoetry July wrap-up post is not late, it's been fashionably delayed.
So, here they are, my poems from July:
All the cool kids agree 😎
So, here they are, my poems from July:
Monday 10 July 2017
Micropoetry - June 2017
I know we're a little over a week into July, but we still have some unfinished business with June!
So, let's just get straight to it!
Here's my micropoetry from June:
So, let's just get straight to it!
Here's my micropoetry from June:
Tuesday 6 June 2017
Micropoetry - May 2017
Somehow I only ended up writing two pieces of micropoetry in May.
So it's a good thing that I also gave you an 'Unseen Verse' post!
I hope you like this month's output - reduced though it is - quality, not quantity, after all!
So it's a good thing that I also gave you an 'Unseen Verse' post!
I hope you like this month's output - reduced though it is - quality, not quantity, after all!
Saturday 27 May 2017
Micropoetry - Unseen Verse
I promised some of my micropoetry that's never been published before - even on Twitter.
So I've got you some. :)
These poems have been languishing in my notebook for far too long. It's time to let them fly into the world and be read by you, my dearest nerdlets (Me? Nervous? ...Maybe a little.)
So I've got you some. :)
These poems have been languishing in my notebook for far too long. It's time to let them fly into the world and be read by you, my dearest nerdlets (Me? Nervous? ...Maybe a little.)
Wednesday 3 May 2017
Micropoetry - April 2017
Here's the micropoetry I wrote in April!
I'm planning on posting one or two other micropoetry posts very soon, since people seemed to think it was a good idea when I suggested it last month.
I was going to do it in April, but, *shrugs* life happens. So I'm hoping to get at least one done by the end of May. (Emphasis on hoping!)
I'm planning on posting one or two other micropoetry posts very soon, since people seemed to think it was a good idea when I suggested it last month.
I was going to do it in April, but, *shrugs* life happens. So I'm hoping to get at least one done by the end of May. (Emphasis on hoping!)
Wednesday 5 April 2017
Micropoetry - March 2017
The end of March means that it's time for the wrap-up of my micropoetry!
(Yes, the same micropoetry that I inflict on my Twitter followers throughout the month, collected into one handy-dandy blogpost!)
(Yes, the same micropoetry that I inflict on my Twitter followers throughout the month, collected into one handy-dandy blogpost!)
Tuesday 7 March 2017
Micropoetry - February 2017
You know the drill by now - and if you don't, here's the low-down:
I write micropoetry on Twitter and once a month I put it all together in a wrap-up post :) Got that? Awesome! On to the poetry!
I write micropoetry on Twitter and once a month I put it all together in a wrap-up post :) Got that? Awesome! On to the poetry!
Wednesday 1 February 2017
Micropoetry - January 2017
Ok, January 2017's micropoetry by yours truly.
There's only 3 pieces this month because I've been uber-busy with work, personal stuff, and #DisabilityDiaries2017
There's only 3 pieces this month because I've been uber-busy with work, personal stuff, and #DisabilityDiaries2017
20th January
Strength.
Not shouting the loudest.
Not hating the most.
But loving all you can.
Getting back up.
Facing another day.
That's strength.
25th January
You do not understand
As I take you gently by the hand
& tell you
no
& try to stop you pushing the knife
further into me than you have
28th January
But my dears,
The rain
Is just the part
Of the sky
That we can touch.
And
That touches us.
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Monday 9 January 2017
The Writer Diaries - Micropoetry, December 2016
January may have rung in, bringing 2017 with it, but I'm sure I won't be alone in having 2016 business outstanding.
So, to that end, let's get one piece of that business done and dusted, shall we?
This is all the micropoetry I wrote in December. I've grouped the poems for the 9th and 12th together because they're sort of... companion poems.
Hope you like it!
1st December
I remember
That she said to me
'Honey,
I'm a worker bee,
but the taste
is not so sweet,
as it should be.'
9th December
A silent agreement
That we would give our hearts to each other
but each keep our own.
I knew & you knew.
We knew we'd never speak of it
12th December
We danced in serious nonsense
Words of Narnia & diamond smuggling
They thought we were fools
& we knew that our game was reality's mask
15th December
There was a murmur,
A rustle in the secret-keeping trees,
And our open secret turned out to be the tragic truth.
Your death killed her.
29th December
When we grew up
We learned
That the woods are full of big bad wolves
And we must defend Red Riding Hood
With sticks and stones
31st December
To you
You incredible people,
Who made me feel worth something
Who made me smile
Who inspired me & kept me going
Happy New Year
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So, to that end, let's get one piece of that business done and dusted, shall we?
This is all the micropoetry I wrote in December. I've grouped the poems for the 9th and 12th together because they're sort of... companion poems.
Hope you like it!
1st December
I remember
That she said to me
'Honey,
I'm a worker bee,
but the taste
is not so sweet,
as it should be.'
9th December
A silent agreement
That we would give our hearts to each other
but each keep our own.
I knew & you knew.
We knew we'd never speak of it
12th December
We danced in serious nonsense
Words of Narnia & diamond smuggling
They thought we were fools
& we knew that our game was reality's mask
15th December
There was a murmur,
A rustle in the secret-keeping trees,
And our open secret turned out to be the tragic truth.
Your death killed her.
29th December
When we grew up
We learned
That the woods are full of big bad wolves
And we must defend Red Riding Hood
With sticks and stones
31st December
To you
You incredible people,
Who made me feel worth something
Who made me smile
Who inspired me & kept me going
Happy New Year
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Wednesday 30 November 2016
The Writer Diaries - Micropoetry, November 2016
Well, I certainly wrote more this month than I did last month.
I have no idea whether any of these are any good - but here you go anyway; enjoy! (Or not. Whatever.)
4th November
Princesses are flawless
Pale, weak, & soft
Born to be brides
Princesses don't kiss princesses;
Girls need to be princesses -
Right...?
13th November
Fight for hope.
Fight for people.
You'll make mistakes,
Get up & do things better.
Treat people like people.
Love with your whole heart
16th November
We told you
That the fire
Was burning
You laughed
And stuck your hand in the flame
Told us to do the same.
Unlike you, we felt the pain
24th November
I put my heart
Into it all
& how I tried
To make it count
But you can't please all of the people
All of the time
No matter how you try
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I have no idea whether any of these are any good - but here you go anyway; enjoy! (Or not. Whatever.)
4th November
Princesses are flawless
Pale, weak, & soft
Born to be brides
Princesses don't kiss princesses;
Girls need to be princesses -
Right...?
7th November
Sweethearts
- because your hearts are sweet, aren't they? -
remember that people are people
Who love & live & hope & wish
Just like you
13th November
Fight for hope.
Fight for people.
You'll make mistakes,
Get up & do things better.
Treat people like people.
Love with your whole heart
14th November
People are fallible
They can be selfish
They can be short-sighted
They can be ignorant
The best ones try to do better
Even if they fail
16th November
We told you
That the fire
Was burning
You laughed
And stuck your hand in the flame
Told us to do the same.
Unlike you, we felt the pain
24th November
I see your face
In the weirdest of places
And it never seems
To be good news
24th November
I put my heart
Into it all
& how I tried
To make it count
But you can't please all of the people
All of the time
No matter how you try
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Wednesday 26 October 2016
The Writer Diaries - Micropoetry, October 2016
So, October is on it's way out, and it's time to show you the micropoetry I wrote this month.
It's kind of been an up-and-down month for me, depression-wise, so sorry if these are kind of a bummer... and there are only three of them.
Sorry.
10th October
How do they do it?
The charmed ones -
While we strive, struggle, scrimp, save,
The universe re-arranges itself,
To better suit them.
13th October
I'm so tired
Of feeling so tired
Not knowing what's required
of me. What should I do?
What do you want from me?
I'm so tired.
23rd October
Tired.
Running uphill just to stay in one place.
Tired of the struggle; of the fight; of the hate; of the dark.
Tired of being tired.
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It's kind of been an up-and-down month for me, depression-wise, so sorry if these are kind of a bummer... and there are only three of them.
Sorry.
10th October
How do they do it?
The charmed ones -
While we strive, struggle, scrimp, save,
The universe re-arranges itself,
To better suit them.
13th October
I'm so tired
Of feeling so tired
Not knowing what's required
of me. What should I do?
What do you want from me?
I'm so tired.
23rd October
Tired.
Running uphill just to stay in one place.
Tired of the struggle; of the fight; of the hate; of the dark.
Tired of being tired.
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