Three-and-a-Half Hours
As I wrote, I followed the moon Across the black sky Outside my window From left, to right, Until it disappeared Beyond the frame. Nearly full moon above the Wyoming horizon. Continue reading Three-and-a-Half Hours
Tag: writing
Experiments in Writing – Epic Poetry
The poem below has been sitting on my computer for a year, and I decided it was finally time to let it go. I wasn’t tweaking it and I didn’t want to risk messing up the meter I’d established if … Continue reading Experiments in Writing – Epic Poetry
Forest Path
Today I return to poetry. This was an unintended poetry practice. I was shuffling through my horde of photos looking for one to use with the prose poetry I’ve been experimenting with lately and realized I had a lot of … Continue reading Forest Path
Experiments in Writing – Novella
My husband and I decided to try indoor gardening when shelter-in-place and quarantine started. I was going to focus on carrots, peas, onions, and potatoes, but when I went to the store to buy seeds, I let one of the … Continue reading Experiments in Writing – Novella
A Beginning
When writing, your first sentence, and your first 100 words, should draw the reader in and hook them. I have already failed at this, because that sentence you just read is an overused cliche that isn’t really interesting to readers despite its undeniable validity to the writing process. Despite this questionable choice, I’m going to keep writing on the assumption that anyone who actually reads this blog post will fall into one of four categories: You’re my mom (Hi Mom. I love you too) You’re a family member or friend who feels obligated to check out whatever I’ve decided to … Continue reading A Beginning
Staring Out A Window 