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Because - a Poem
This piece of poetry is inspired by the wonderful poem "IF" by Rudyard Kipling.
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Never Question a Tiger
This piece of nonsense poetry is inspired by Shel Silverstein’s ‘Zebra Question.’
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Not the Day I Expected
A poem describing a day that didn't exactly go as expected
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The Freelance Poet
A poem describing the daily writing process of a freelance writer/poet
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The Written Word Is Like a Bird
This poem compares being a poet/writer to a bird in a cage waiting for the right time to escape or be set free.
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My Crystal Anniversary - 15 Years at HubPages
This is a poem to celebrate 15 years writing on the HubPages platform.
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Love the Giver More Than the Gift - A Viator Poem
A Viator poem consists of any stanzaic form in which the first line of the first stanza is the second line of the second stanza and so on until the poem ends with the line with which it began. This one is inspired by a quote.
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In Memory of HubPages
An essay reminiscing about the HubPages of old and discussing some of the changes that have occurred to make it the site it is today.
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Why Do Writers Write Online?
Writers do so because they must. This poem expresses the various reasons that writers write online. But it could relate to why they write in print form also.
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A Look at Luck Through Poetry and Short Fiction
These pieces of short fiction and poetry are inspired by the word prompt "luck." I hope readers find a valuable message within my words.
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Be Yourself. Everyone Else is Taken
This poem was inspired by the quote "Be yourself. Everyone else is taken" by Oscar Wilde. I think the title and the poem make the message clear and need no explanation.
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There is No Elevator to Success ... You Have to Take the Stairs
This piece of short fiction is based on the quote that is the title. It teaches the lesson that success doesn't come easily - you have to persevere.
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My Vacation is Calling
Poetry and flash fiction story inspired by the word prompt "Vacation."
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Sacrifice ~ Word Prompts Help Creativity #64
These pieces of creative writing are in response to the word prompt "sacrifice" provided by Brenda Arledge in her Word Prompts Help Creativity series.
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Poetry For Dreamers
A collection of poetry inspired by the word prompt "dreams."
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Looking for Lasseter's Reef - a Short Story
This is a children's story I wrote for a client about the search for Lasseter's Reef. Unfortunately, this wasn't what he was looking for as he wanted actual 'historical fiction,' and this story was about a modern-day search. So, I decided to publish it here instead.
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We Live in a World of ... (A Poem About Society)
This poem highlights various aspects of society today and challenges people's attitudes and actions. A better world starts with us.
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No Problem is Unsolvable
A short story and some poetry inspired by the word prompt "problems."
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Ferdinand Demara: The Great Impostor
This is the fascinating story of Ferdinand Waldo Demara Jr., one of the most skillful impersonators in American history.
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I Love Deadlines ~ A Poem
This short poem was inspired by a quote by Douglas Adams, author of 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."
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Oh Lord, It's Not Hard to Be Humble
A discussion and poem about humility versus ego, and the difference between ego and self-esteem.
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Oric Bovar: A False Messiah
History is full of charismatic figures with magnetic personalities who could persuade and convince others that following their doctrine or teaching would lead to a better, more fulfilling life. Oric Bovar was one such person.
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A Collection of Mysteries ~ Creative Writing
A collection of poetry, plus one piece of flash fiction, inspired by a single word prompt "Mystery."
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My Pigs Wear Pearls to Market ~ A Poem
A short nonsense poem (or satire) to bring a smile, or maybe reveal a hidden message.
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The Tale of Two Preachers ~ A Poem and Quotes
This poem discusses the subject of free will, and that people need to make their own decisions based on what their conscience says is right or wrong. Sometimes it is easy to be swayed by eloquent or charismatic speakers, but is what they say always truthful or in the majority's best interest?
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Online Writing and Poetry: Spread the Message
The introduction of the Internet opened up a new world of possibilities for people who had never considered writing as a hobby or career before. It made it much easier to publish what you wrote and, if it was good enough, have it able to be read by thousands of other people.
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Blinkies: Fake Blind Street Beggars
Begging is the practice of asking others for a favour, or gift of money, with little or no expectation of reciprocation. These people are called beggars and may operate in public places such as transport routes, urban parks, and markets. Beggers may be homeless or disabled, but some are even fakes.
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The Love Potion ~ New Beginnings
Hoping to rekindle his struggling relationship a man seeks out an old gipsy woman for a love potion and spell to give his romance a new beginning.
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Happy New Year, My Friends ~ Rhyming Verse
Inspirational rhyming poetry to wish all my colleagues and friends on Hub a Happy New Year.
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The Feline Five ~ a Poem About Cats
I wrote this poem about my five cats. I haven't dedicated a lot of my writing to them, but as they are such a big part of my life I felt they deserved at least a poem.
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Make a Life, or Make a Living? ~ a Poem
Two poems about life. One was inspired by a quote by Maya Angelou, the other just by my muse as I was drifting into dream land.
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What Lights Your Happy Fire? ~ A Poem
There have been so many poems written on the subject of happiness, and even though it wasn't even a word prompt I was inspired to also write on the topic. Well, you can't have too much happiness.
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Experimental Free-Verse/ Free-Form Poetry
A variety of experimental free-verse poems in different styles and topics.
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My 600th Published Article
I have just published my 600th work at HubPages, so this article is written as an acknowledgement of that milestone, something I never expected to achieve.
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Do We All have a Purpose in Life?
This collection of poems was inspired by the word prompt "Purpose." It is a word that begs to be written about as it is something we all need in our lives.
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Why is Peace a Pipe Dream? ~ a Poem
It frustrates me that the world seems continually consumed by war and other types of conflict. Am I wrong in the assumption that most people seek peace? Or is it to the benefit of governments and powermongers to keep us in a state of turmoil?
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Submissions of Poetry to SweetyCat Press
This is a small collection of poetry I have written as submissions for inclusion in various anthologies and publications, primarily 'SweetyCat Press.'
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The Poet Master
This poem is written by someone who holds poetry in very high regard. It is sometimes treated as a lesser form of literature (at least as far as the information age, and the Internet is concerned.) Here, I try to speak up for poetry via the more forceful voice of The Poet Master or Mighty Poeteer.
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Fire In the Ocean ~ a Poem About Climate Change
This is a semi-fictional poem expressing my concerns for the Earth and environment as a result of climate change, with particular emphasis given to the ocean.
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Generation Poetry ~ Allegories For the Ages
This collection of poems was inspired by and written in response to the word prompt "generation."
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Man vs the Triffids ~ a Poem
This poem is based on the story “The Day of the Triffids” by John Wyndham. It is a creepy story suitable for Halloween, and written in the style of ‘The Night Before Christmas.’
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The Halloween Feast ~ A Poem
Every year when Halloween approaches, writers of all persuasions seem to be miraculously inspired to start writing spooky stories. I am no exception. Here I have written a poem inspired by this time of year.
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Thirteen (13) Years of Writing Online
This is an article celebrating my thirteen years as a writer on HubPages, but also my trepidation about the number 13.
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"When You Retire" - They Said
People often say to wait until you retire, and you will have lots of time to do the things you always dreamed about. Well, I am not sure if that is true, because since I retired I have been busier than ever. This poem expresses my thoughts on the matter.
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Poems For All Seasons
These poems (except those by Frost and Sandburg) were all inspired by a word prompt "seasons" by friend and fellow poet Brenda Arledge.
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Hunger Is Not a Game ~ but It Can Be Poetry
These poems were inspired by a word prompt "hunger"
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The Proposal ~ The Final Chapter
This is the final part of the short story 'The Proposal' originally inspired by a 'Reedsy' writing prompt "Money, Money, Money."
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The Proposal ~ Part Two (a Short Fiction Story)
Here is the second part of a short story 'The Proposal' that was inspired by a 'Reedsy' writing prompt "Money, Money, Money."
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The Proposal ~ A Short Fiction Story
A short story that was inspired by a 'Reedsy' writing prompt "Money, Money, Money."
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A Poem About Nothing (and More)
This short collection of poems is nothing more than a response to the word prompt 'nothing.'
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Keeping Community Alive
To have our opinion read, get our message across, and make money from our work, are all important reasons why writers join sites like HubPages. But another important aspect that isn't always focused on is the need for a like-minded community and unity of spirit.
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Sensory Feelings ~ a Poem
This is just a nonsense poem I wrote about senses and feelings. I have included some information about nonsense poetry and a list of the top ten poems in the genre.
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Once Upon a Nursery Rhyme - The Minstrels' Code
This nursery rhyme/fairy tale was written in response to a poetry request from a reader as part of my "Poems From the Porch" series.
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The Devil's Scorn ~ a Poem About Suicide
Suicide has become far too common and despite many programs and discussions about how to prevent it - it just continues to increase. This is understandable in these stressful times, with COVID still exercising a strong presence in our lives, and all the other pressures that it brings.
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All About Me ~ ABC
My response to an ABC For Me writing challenge issued by Pamela Oglesby.
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Environmental Haiku Collection
A collection of haiku with a central theme of "the environment."
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Happily Ever After ~ Poems to Uplift the Spirits
These poems were written in response to the word prompt “Happy” so I hope they in some way uplift and bring the reader a smile or some sense of joy.
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The Wanderer ~A Lyric Poem of the Traveler
The Wanderer is a poem written in a lyric style that may appeal to those who have the travel bug, don't like to have their feet planted in one place for too long, and who crave adventure and change.
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No News Is Good News ~ a Commentary and Poem
This article and poem are inspired by a forum post by Misbah Sheikh titled 'Only Good News Please!'
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First of All, I'd Just Like to Say ...
These pieces of creative writing are in response to the word prompt "first" suggested by Brenda Arledge. One is a poem, and the other is just a short piece of free writing. I hope they convey the meaning of the word "first" satisfactorily.
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Contemporary Poetry ~ My Thoughts and Observations
There is often debate between the lovers of traditional or 'classic poetry' and those who are fans or writers of 'contemporary' (often free-verse) poetry. in this article, I will take a look at, and give my observations on the latter.
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Be Like Water, My Friend ~ Poems About Adapting
These poems were largely inspired by the word prompt "adapt." The title poem "Be Like Water, My Friend" is also an expansion of a quote by Bruce Lee.
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A Touch of Frivolity: The Importance of Humour in Life and Writing
A sense of humour is useful in all areas of our lives. It lightens difficult situations and makes life more fun overall. People are usually attracted to others who have the gift to make them smile and comedy is one of the most popular movie genres. Needless to say, it is also important in writing.
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Never Let a Chance Go By ~ Poetry to Inspire and Encourage
This poetry is inspired by the word prompt "chance." Many of us, unfortunately, are afraid to take chances. We often feel safer just staying where we are in the security of our current lifestyle, job etc. But sometimes life just cries out for you to take a chance.
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The Stallholder ~ a Short Fiction Story
A short story with a message, inspired by Rosina S Khan's piece of short fiction "The Empathetic Cashier at the Market."
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The Braggarts and Egocentrics ~ A Poem
This poem just reflects some of the thoughts swirling around in my head. Ego and self-driven ambition are often seen as important traits for someone to become successful in the world today, but the real truth is that humility and strength of conviction are more important. That's my message anyway.
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At the Art Gallery ~ a Poem
I wrote this poem as I helped man a small town art gallery for the day. Visitors were so infrequent that I wrote this poem just to help pass the time.
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Do Not Succumb to the Naysayers Cries ~ a Poem
This poem "Do Not Succumb to the Naysayer's Cries" was written as my response to a challenge, or dare, issued by my esteemed colleague Val Karas.
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The Labyrinth ~ a Poem (Bill's Challenge)
In Bill Holland's final Mailbag: Installment #400 he issued all his colleagues one final challenge. Bill asked us to write one more poem or one more short story, and had only one requirement: that it is to be the best work we are capable of at the time of the writing. This poem is my response.
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Proud Ukraine
With all the world has been through in the last few years (and is continuing to deal with) with the COVID 19 pandemic, and other catastrophes like fires, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes and the like, the last thing we need is a war.
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The Attack of the Scraper Bots! (Stolen Online Content)
No matter what type of online writing you do, if it has any quality at all it is always in danger of being stolen as content for other websites and blogs. the most insidious of all theft involves the dreaded scraper bots.
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Death of Free Society ~ a Short Story
In this short story I adapt the famous Hans Christian Andersen tale ‘The Little Match Girl’ into a contemporary story about modern society. What seemed to be dystopian science fiction in novels like George Orwell’s ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four, (written almost 75 years ago) is quickly becoming a reality.
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The Curse ~ The Treasure of Calibishie (Final Chapter)
This is the long-awaited final chapter and conclusion to my short adventure story "The Treasure of Calibishie." I hope readers find it a satisfying ending.
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Rolls of Cinnamon ~ the Song
These song lyrics are a parody of the song 'Rose of Cimarron" by the country-rock band, Poco.
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The Jigsaw We Call Life ~ Poetry About Puzzles
A small collection of poems about "puzzles" inspired by a word prompt. Life is like an enormous jigsaw puzzle that relies on all its many and diverse pieces being put into place.
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Show Respect in All You Do ~ Through Poetry
These poems aim to express the word 'respect' and are in response to a prompt to write something creative using that very word.
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Clouds Are Forever ~ A Blitz Poem
This is my first attempt at writing a "blitz" poem. In fact, I had never heard of the term until I read a recent article that explained it and issued a challenge/prompt to attempt to write one.
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It’s Written in the Sand ~ a Poetry Collection
A collection of poetry all based on the theme “sand,” and inspired by a word simple word prompt.
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The Treasure of Calibishie ~ a Short Story
This is the continuation of a short story that started from the word prompt "treasure."
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The Treasures We Seek
A collection of poetry and a short fiction sample on the subject of "treasure" in response to a word prompt.
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Life Is Like a Game of Tennis ~ a Poem
A love of sport is an intrinsic part of most cultures, but even those who don’t follow sport would have to admit their are life lessons that can be learnt from various sports whether it is through competing or just watching and observing the actions and behaviour of the athletes.
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Words of Forgiveness
These two pieces, a poem and flash fiction story, were written in response to the word prompt "forgiveness."
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The Chief Snowflake Inspector
This slightly tongue-in-cheek poem was written in response to a word prompt “snowflake.”
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Entombed ~ an 'Off the Shelf' Book Review and Poetry
This article is a return to my 'Off the Shelf' series where I give a short book review of a novel on my bookshelves at home, and then write a poem or poems inspired by the title.
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Patience Always Wins ~ Be a Tortoise, Not a Hare!
This poem was written in response to the word prompt “patience.” I have also linked to two earlier poems I wrote that are also relevant to the topic.
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A Christmas Collection ~ Poetry
A trio of Christmas poems for this festive season.
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The Perfect Breakfast ~ What Is It?
The subject of this article, and included poems, is "Breakfast." It was written in response to Brenda Arledge's "Word Prompts Help Creativity ~ Week 43" challenge.
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The Art of Writing ~ Georgina's Enchanted Pen
This article/poem was inspired by a weekly word prompt "writing." There is so much information available on the topic that I tried to approach it in a unique way. Rather than give advice on how to write, I decided to use poetry to convey a message and, hopefully, also inspire.
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Shopping Day Blues ~ Poems For the Shopping Challenged
These poems are my response to Brenda Arledge’s Word Prompts Help Creativity Week 41 “ Shopping.”
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Bored Bobby and Other Boring Poetry
Bored Bobby and Other Poems were inspired by the word prompt "boredom" provided by Brend Arledge in her Word Prompts Help Creativity ~ Week 40.
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Dreams: What Do They Mean?
The content of our dreams is often baffling and we often wrack our brains trying to figure out their meaning. Is a dream trying to give us the solution to a problem? Or is it actually a premonition? Find out possible ways to identify the meaning of your dreams.
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Anxiety and Depression ~ the Evil Step-Sisters
This article was written in response to Word Prompts Help Creativity Week 39: "Anxiety" by Brenda Arledge.
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Why Do We Miss the Comments? ~ a Poem
For many writers, the need to receive and give comments and feedback is important to encourage, inspire, and get the necessary critique needed to improve their writing and that of their peers. This poem discusses that issue and is a plea for the "user-friendly" restoration of comments.
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Why Do Poets Write Poems About Rainbows?
These poems have a common theme, they are inspired by the word prompt “rainbows.” Rainbows symbolise many things to different people, but whatever a rainbow means to you I am sure it is something positive or uplifting.
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The Rabbit in The Moon ~ a Poem
This poem explains how when I look at the full moon on a clear night I see a rabbit instead of the Man in the Moon that most people claim.
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The Experiment ~ a Poem
This poem is my response to Word Prompts Help Creativity ~ Week 37 "Experiment" by Brenda Arledge.
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It Is All in a Name ~ More Classic Book Titles That May Have Been, but Weren’t
This is my second article that reveals alternative titles that were considered by well-known authors before they settled on the final names for their books.
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It Is All in a Name ~ Classic Book Titles That May Have Been, but Weren’t
A good title is essential if you want your book to catch a readers eye and make them curious enough to at least want to read the cover blurb, and then hopefully even purchase the book. Even famous authors often struggled to find suitable titles for their stories. Here I discuss just a few.
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What Should I Write, and Why?
In this article and poem, I endeavour to discuss why I write, why others write, and what drives us.
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This World Was Meant to Be Free ~ a Poem About Freedom
In recent times it feels like many of the freedoms we have taken for granted in our lives have been taken from us. This work is not saying whether these restrictions or changes are right or wrong, but just that this world was meant to be free.
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Badly Written English ~ Mistakes in Popular Literature
Here is a collection of excerpts from popular literary works that contain typos, grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and bad writing. Nobody is perfect, so don't feel so bad if you make one or two mistakes in your writing. It happens to the best of writers.
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The Word "Sonder": Its Meaning and a Poetic Example
This article is in response to the Weekly Word Prompt Week 35: Sonder.
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Bad Habits ~ Don't Let Them Take Control
We all have habits, some good, some bad, but it is too easy to get taken in by the temptation of bad habits. These poems look at some of those and try to encourage readers to think before they act. This is written in response to the word prompt "Habits."
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Poems From the Porch 69
These three poems are all quite unique and were written from prompts provided by my colleagues. Nature vs Nurture, Sidestepping a Kiss, and I'm Not Moving!
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The Photograph in the Hall ~ a Response to a Word Prompt
These few poems were inspired by Brend Arledge's weekly word prompt 33 "photograph."
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What Makes Halloween Special?
This is an article and poem about Halloween. Or is it? Perhaps it is, in fact, about something much more sinister.
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Fear ~ Micro-Fiction and Poetry
This piece of flash fiction (or micro-fiction) and four poems were inspired by the word prompt "fear" issued by Brenda Arledge.
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Secrets ~ Micro- Fiction and Poetry
This piece of flash fiction (or micro-fiction) and two poems were inspired by the word prompt "secrets" issued by Brenda Arledge.
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Poems From the Porch 68
Three very diverse poems in both style and content. I hope you enjoy "A Bouquet of Burgundy Roses, "The Path More Travelled" and "When Gertie Tried to Curtsy."
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The Little White Cloud That Cried ~ a Poem
This poem 'The Little White Cloud That Cried' is based on a song by the same name sung by very artists but made famous by Johnny Ray. I was inspired to write it by Brenda Arledge's weekly word prompt "Clouds."
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Schizophrenia ~ A Sufferer’s Point of View
This is a poem written from the perspective of a person dealing with schizophrenia. I hope I have managed to convey some of their inner struggles.
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Nature Has Come To Life Again
This poem/song is about nature awakening to spring and is based on the popular song 'When September Ends' performed by Green Day.
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Written Ramblings
Just a collection of my impromptu thoughts, imaginings, and contemplations assembled into an essay of sorts for easier understanding.
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I Saw It Written In the Stars
This poem was inspired by Brenda Arledge's weekly word prompt "stars" and also by the song "Vincent (Starry Starry Night) by Don McLean.
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Lessons of Summer: Poetry from Prompts
These poems were written in response to weekly word prompts provided by Brenda Arledge: 'Lesson' and 'Summer.'
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Poems From the Porch 66
This is a small collection of poetry written from prompts provided by my colleagues and friends. The subjects requested were “skinny dipping,” “watermelon,” and “a long drive.”
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Blue ~ a Poem
This poem was written in response to a word prompt, and in it I have tried to cover the many uses and meanings of the word "blue."
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Laughter and Letters ~ Poems From Prompts
These two original poems were inspired by weekly writing prompts provided by Brenda Arledge.
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Poems From the Porch 65
An anthology of four original and diverse rhyming poems. Topics include 'building a snowman,' 'flying kites,' and 'a long happy marriage.'
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My Shadow Walks Beside Me ~ Poetry From a Word Prompt
The poem, 'My Shadow Walks Beside Me' was inspired by a weekly word prompt "Shadows" provided by Brenda Arledge.
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Poems For the Ages
These poems were inspired and written in response to the word prompt "age" by Brenda Arledge.
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No Regrets ~ a Poem
This poem "No Regrets" was written in response to the weekly word prompt 'regret' by Brenda Arledge.
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Poems From the Porch 64
An anthology of four very diverse poems. This collection includes making sauerkraut, dog days of summer, and the joy of dreams coming true,
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A Mirror Collection ~ Inspired by a Word Prompt
A collection of poems on the subject of "mirrors" inspired by a weekly word prompt provided by Brenda Arledge.
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He Will Be Back Soon
This piece has evolved from, originally, just a couple of paragraphs in response to a photo challenge into a short flash fiction story. I am even toying with developing it further, so let's see what happens.
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The Roaring Silence! ~ a Poem
The poem is my response to a weekly word prompt
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Poems From the Porch 63
A diverse anthology of poetry in various styles, and topics such as “stars in the night sky” and “a box of crayons.”
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The Book of My Life ~ Old Memories Linger (a Poem)
This narative poem is my response to the weekly word prompt "Memories."
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Beware My Distant Influence ~ a Poem From a Photo Prompt
This poem was inspired by a photo prompt and challenge for me to write something based on the phenomena known as "Distant Influence."
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Poems From the Porch 62
Here is another collection of poetry on various subjects suggested by my readers. Topics include Plastic, Gnomes, COVID warriors, and Breakfast. I also talk tennis.
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Cheating Fate ~ a Dramatic Poem
This dramatic poem is my response to a weekly word prompt "Fate."
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Sunshine Burnt My Shoulder ~ a Poem
My poetic response to Word Prompts Help Creativity/Week 15 "Sunshine" by Brenda Arledge.
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Poems From the Porch 61
This anthology of poetry includes diverse topics such as “love thy neighbour," motorbiking,” and "fireflies."All have been requested by, or are the result of prompts provided, by fellow writers.
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The Value of Word and Photo Prompts
Word and photo prompts are invaluable resources for writers. They can inspire and allow us to experiment and explore genres and fields of writing that we may otherwise never venture into. Here are my thoughts.
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It's Just One More Today
My poetic response to this week's word prompt "today" by Brenda Arledge.
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Proof of Prior Learning ~ a Poem
This poem, "Proof of Prior Learning", is my response to the weekly word prompt "proof" issued by Brenda Arledge.
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Poems From the Porch 60
Welcome to the 60th anthology in this series of poems inspired by my readers and colleagues.
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The Ode of a Natural Life
This poem/ode is something of an epic for me and probably one of the longest pieces I have written. I was inspired firstly by the word prompt from Brenda Arledge and secondly by the poem by Henry Lawson called "The Song of a Prison."
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No Fairweather Friends Allowed
This poem is my response to Brenda Arledge's weekly writing prompt. The topic word of the week being "friendship."
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Hear the Night
A poem I wrote as the text for a voiceover on advertisement for ‘Bose’ noise cancelling headphones.
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Poems From the Porch 59
A collection of five poems covering topics as diverse as the Internet, hope, spring, and fairies.
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500 Articles ~ Tomorrow, Bring It On!
This is the 500th article I have written and published on this platform. What an incredible journey. lt also contains my poetic response to the weekly word prompt "Tomorrow."
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Poems From the Porch 58
The common theme of these two poems is the English language. One highlights the complexity of English and the other features one particular literary device or figure of speech - "the oxymoron."
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Collective Madness ~ Poetry for the Insane
This compilation of three poems is my response to the word prompt "Madness."
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How to Write a Poem Using One Sentence as a Prompt
A writing challenge to prompt your muse into action and a poem written by me, using the technique described, as an example.
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Poems From the Porch 57
The common theme for these two poems is nature and the environment. I am very passionate about these subjects and I hope it shows in the poetry. The titles of the poems are 'Snowfall in Australia' and 'Majestic.'
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The Money Tree ~ a Poem
The topic of this poem just kept popping into my head on and off for the last week. I don't know if it was my muse trying to encourage me, or if the prompting was coming from some "higher" source. But wherever it originated I love the message. I hope you do too.
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Poems From the Porch 56
An interesting and diverse anthology of poems on everything from wildflowers and worms to tidal waves, and even yesterday.
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Poems From the Porch 55
Another trio of poems covering very different subjects. Precious metals, man's best friend, and poets are the subjects in this anthology.
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See You Real Soon ~ a Nonsense Poem
This poem is the result of a challenge to use different colour names in a creative way, as well as being inspired to write a more random and nonsense type poem.
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Poems From the Porch 54
This trio of poems covers the subjects of "Loss As We Age," "Recovering From Covid," and "My Porch."
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Swing the Lantern - a Poem About Starting Anew
This inspirational poem promotes having a positive attitude and moving forward with confidence and optimism to embrace the year ahead.
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A Shadow On My Heart
This poem expresses the feelings of a lonely soul as he walks the now deserted city streets. It also echoes what many in society today are going through.
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Poems From the Porch 53
A trio of poems with subjects as diverse as Giving Thanks and Gratitude, Humpback Whales, and The 3 ‘R’s.
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Egg and Avocado ~ Breakfast Superfoods
Here I am sharing one of my favourite breakfast dishes and the one I eat most regularly during the avocado season. To me, it is the perfect meal to start your day.
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Poems From the Porch 52
Here is a collection of three very different poems. One on the star sign Virgo, another about a mischievous cat, and one on "inclusion and diversity in society."
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The Rhythm of the Falling Rain ~ a Poetic Tribute
This collection of poetry is my tribute to rainfall and that precious commodity some of us take for granted- water.
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No Fallen Angels Welcome! ~ a Dramatic Nonsense Poem
Is this poem dramatic or just nonsense verse? I wasn’t sure, but there is one way to find out - read it. Whatever category it falls under I hope there is a hidden message or two hidden within its words.
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Christmas From the Porch
A poem about Christmas during COVID-19, and the different emotions, and safety precautions involved.
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The Christmas Creed
The last few years have been a challenge, and many people are just hoping to leave the year behind and move on to a hopefully much better New Year approaching. Despite what many of us have endured let us end the year in a positive spirit, enjoy Christmas, and be optimistic of the future.
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Ads, Ads, So Many Ads ~ a Poem of Angst
The recent overkill of ads on the Internet has just gotten out of control. You can’t read an article without being bombarded, and it seems what you want to read is actually just a filler between advertisements. This has to stop sooner than later. Someone, please wake up!
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Poems From the Porch 50
This is the 50th Edition of Poems From the Porch. I think you will find an interesting and diverse collection of poetry within.
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Boxes of Our Lives ~ a Billybuc Challenge
This poem was written in response to a photo prompt challenge. I always enjoy partaking in challenges issued by other writers. It is a great way of finding inspiration and often writing outside your usual niche or comfort zone.
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Tiptoeing Elephants ~ a Poem About Contemporary Society
This poem highlights the issues of free speech, tolerance, and ethics and, disturbingly, how much these have changed in recent years.
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A Christmas Heat Wave
Once again Australia is experiencing a heat wave and record temperatures leading up to Christmas. Let us pray that the situation doesn’t reach the state experienced in 2019 with bush-fires raging across the entire country. This poem captures the mood.
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Poems From the Porch 49
This is the 49th anthology of poetry suggested by my readers. Who would have expected writing poetry on request would have proved so popular? I have enjoyed writing every single poem.
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Poems From the Porch 48
An anthology of rhyming poems with a common theme of family values and traditions, as well as protecting your loved ones by being aware of stranger danger and predators in today’s world.
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Let the Words Flow Free ( a Piece of Free Writing)
Sometimes you just feel the need to sit down and write something. Even if you don't always have a set direction in your mind for that piece of writing to take. This is one of those times for me, though as I continued to let my pen flow certain issues that concerned me eventually raised their head.
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The Owl and the Pussycat Went to the Seaside
This is the fifth story I have written based on the original poem/song/nursery rhyme "The Owl and the Pussycat Went to Sea" by Edward Lear. It will be part of an ongoing collection called "The New Adventures of the Owl and the Pussycat."
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Poems From the Porch 47
A diverse anthology of poetry covering subjects such as manatees, sunflowers, sunsets, and love or home sickness.
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“Shadowheart” (a Halloween Poem) and Some Halloween History
This article includes an original poem I wrote about Halloween as well as some Halloween history and some information about how the holiday is celebrated in Australia.
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Poems From the Porch 46
Here is a very diverse selection of poems. One about the demise of the old-fashioned letter, another about every man's (well most) favourite pastime, fishing, and finally the disturbing subject of a nightmare.
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Writing During COVID-19
All our lives have been affected in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic. Writing is no exception. In this article, I try to inspire my fellow writers that this is actually a time when they should be trying to write more, and to use their gift to entertain, uplift and inspire others.
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Poems From the Porch 45
Another diverse collection of poetry that tries to answer readers questions as diverse as: "What came first, the chicken or the egg?" and "Will God treat my questions to Him as a sin?"
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The Deadly Iris ~ a Satirical Poem
This poem is a satirical play on the words "The Deadly Virus" and looks at the current world situation through the eyes of plants in the garden.
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Poems From the Porch 44
A varied collection of poems ranging from the allure of trains to stargazing, and also my first attempts at rictameter.
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HubPages - a Writing Community
Just expressing some of my concerns (on behalf of myself and other concerned authors) about the potential loss of communication on one of the Internet's best writing communites.
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Write About Your Childhood Challenge: My Imaginary Friend
This poem is my response to a writing challenge/prompt to write a story or poem about your childhood. It is about one special friend I had growing up.
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Poems From the Porch 43
In these two poems I try to reflect on a couple of issues of our society and changing times and how the young and old may differ in their views. I hope you enjoy 'The Lemonade Stall' and 'Kids Couldn't Care Less.'
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The Owl and the Pussycat Visit Paris
This is the fourth adventure I have written based on the original poem/song/nursery rhyme "The Owl and the Pussycat Went to Sea" by Edward Lear. It will be part of an ongoing collection called "The New Adventures of the Owl and the Pussycat."
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Poems From the Porch 42
A trio of poems inspired by prompts suggested by readers. Better Safe Than Sorry, Ode to Shorties, and Looking Back on Life.
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Poems From the Porch 41
The subjects of these four poems were suggested by other people but offer social commentary on a number of issues that I think are important.
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The Time of My Life ~ a Poem
An autobiographical summary of my life in poetic form.
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Poems From the Porch 39
Three original poems on very different subjects. Each one contains an important message, or social commentary, or is educational in some way.
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The Owl and the Pussycat Went on Safari
This is the third sequel I have written based on the original poem/song/nursery rhyme "The Owl and the Pussycat Went to Sea" by Edward Lear. It will be part of an ongoing collection called "The New Adventures of the Owl and the Pussycat."
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Poems From the Porch 38
Here are three poems on very different subjects: vegemite, rich vs poor, and post COVID-19 safety measures.
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Everville ~ a Place of Dreams
This poem is based on the fantasy/psychological thriller novel "Everville" authored by Clive Barker. This is a book taken "off the shelf" of my bookcase in my study.
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Poems From the Porch 37
Here is a diverse quartet of poems on the subjects of The Need For Structure, Sense of Smell, Acts of God, and That Wry Smile.
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Poems From the Porch 36
From the Seven Deadly Sins and a mysterious photo album found in an attic, to a Bat Out of Hell, these poems offer something a little different to your average everyday poetry anthology.
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Poems From the Porch 35
Another Interesting collection of poetry suggested by my readers and peers. I am constantly surprised by the topics offered to me as prompts and they are always interesting and challenging.
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Fishin’ ~ The One That Got Away!
Fishing is one of the favourite pastimes for many people (mainly men) and most of us have stories, both good and bad, about our angling experiences. This story/poem tells of one such tale.
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Poems From the Porch 33
A collection of poetry dealing with topics suggested by my peers, readers and other authors.
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Poems From the Porch 32
A trio of poems with the underlying theme of relationships, even though the first one is about bread.
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Poems From the Porch 31
Another collection of poetry on topics suggested by readers, This weeks subjects include "Countryside Living", "The Advent of Flight", and "Laughter is the Best Medicine."
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The Blue Gum Gang ~ an Aussie Childhood Adventure
The Blue Gum Gang is a short story depicting childhood fun and adventure roughly set in 1950s Australia. I originally published it here in 2013 but later moved it to another site. I thought the time was now right to return it to this site and make it available to a new group of readers.
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What Waits Around the Corner?~ a Writing Challenge
This inspirational poem is my response to a challenge issued by fellow writer and colleague Ann Carr. I love writing challenges whether photo prompts or any other form.
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Poems From the Porch 30
This is the 30th anthology in this series. The subjects of the poems are very diverse as they are suggested by my readers and colleagues. Nature and wildlife is the underlying theme for the majority of this weeks poems.
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When Hunger's at Steak ~ or Nothing Beats Beef
Whenever I get my choice of any meal, whether at home or a restaurant, invariably I settle for a steak. For me, nothing beats a good cut of beef that is cooked well. This poem endeavours to get that across and maybe make your mouth water in the process.
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A Little Bird Told Me ~ Poems For Our Feathered Friends
This is a trio of poems dedicated to our feathered friends the birds. Of course, you will notice some reference to the Corona Virus (Covid-19) in it. I have been trying to avoid writing about it directly as we are already in overload but I guess that's easier said than done.
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Poems From the Porch 29
Another collection of poetry using topics suggested by my friends and writing colleagues. I am constantly surprised by the diversity of the subjects presented to me, but enjoy the challenge of every single one.