Writing Articles

Pixellated People: Day 15 of National Poetry Month

Does technology bridge the divide between us? Does it inspire creativity or resist it? You be the judge.

Ode to Imagination: Day 14 of National Poetry Month

Perhaps conflict is a universal theme, not ony between humans but between the natural forces of the planet itself.

New Form – Quadrille Quaiku: Day 13 of National Poetry Month

Here’s a new form to try – and another of my poetry forms challenges met!

Many Definitions: Day 12 of National Poetry Month

It isn’t just words that carry many meanings.

An illustration generated in Midjourney using this poem as the prompt.

Another Poem Fished Out of the Moat

Feb 8, 2026 | Humor, Poetry

Somebody said, “You get all the best spam!” Sure. But that doesn’t mean I want or need more of it. Nor does it mean any of this made it through the spam filter. No link backs for you, Spammers!

Abstract illustration of a caterpillar, a grocery cart, and a whole bunch of mushrooms

Poetry Forms Challenge 2026: “Found Poems”

Jan 26, 2026 | Poetry

If you can’t beat the spammers, feed them to your imagination!

Surreal illustration of a woman seated at a desk covered in colorful pens and markers while confetti, streamer, and resolutions swirl all around her.

(Inter)national Delurking Week!

Jan 5, 2026 | Blogging & Other Internet Oddities, Op-Ed, Technical & How-To

Resolutions, goals, or pantsing it through the New Year? What’s your style?

Refrigerator Magnet Poetry

Oct 15, 2023 | Poetry

Let’s throw some words at the fridge and see what sticks…

Think You “Hate” Poetry?

Sep 25, 2023 | Poetry

It’s not you, it’s me. Well, maybe it’s both of us. Reading and enjoying poetry takes a little effort on the part of the reader, but should not feel like an onerous chore.

Reading Poetry Aloud

Aug 15, 2023 | Poetry

Bring the words to life and make them dance!

Rainbows on Her Eyelashes

Jul 21, 2023 | Poetry

Selma Martin’s debut book of poetry, In the Shadow of Rainbows, is the work of a talented and empathetic poet.

The Sonnet: a Deceptively Simple “Little Song”

Jul 11, 2023 | Poetry

A Deceptively simple “little song.”

Learning to Love the Red Pen

Jun 17, 2023 | Poetry

And How to Critique a Poem

An homage to childlike imagination and determination, and the certainty we had as kids that we could solve any problem, given paper, paste, popsicles, and other “found objects.” With that, I give you The Jolly Zeugma – a Z word – and wish you a Happy National Poetry Month for the last time – till 2024!