And the Snow Fell…
On a hill, In the countryside, Stood an old log cabin. Inside, A bearded old man Sat in his rickety rocker Where he wove Fanciful stories That always had Happy endings. Clustered At his feet, Were A great gathering Of tiny children Who listened Attentively. As the friendly fire Sparkled and crackled, And the old…
Writing Exercise 11
Write about the speed of something. Is it fast or slow? Compare fast and slow. What speed is comfortable for you? Can you keep up with it? Do you have patience to wait for it?
Poetry Is…19
The story of poetry has four phases in the last 300 years. There is Romanticism, Symbolism, Modernism, and Postmodernism. The Industrial Revolution sparked Romanticism, which was a time of a new, revolutionary outlook based on personal emotions. The inspiration of the arts and different ideas had the feeling of new beginnings. When people picture poets,…
Splish, Splash
Splish, splash Through pools of puddles The little girl, In a yellow raincoat And red gumboots, Twirled Her green umbrella Thoughtfully As the spring rain Showered down From the cloud-ridden Sky. Children have fun wherever they are. They could teach us adults a little about making the best of things and finding joy in the…
Writing Exercise 9
Write about a gas station. Where are you going? Are you running low on petrol? Why are you there? Describe the other patrons and the attendant. What would you buy?
Poetry Is….18
Poetry has been around for 5,000 years of recorded history. It’s amazing to look at where poetry has been and where it is going. The oldest poetry started out being sung and grew out of religious rituals. Poetry has a close connection with music. The Mesopotamian culture started it all with stories of gods…
Swans Swoon
Swans swoon On river, crystal blue And gentle sounds Of waterfalls Sing softly Thru the breeze, Which fingers The featherlike leaves Of a weeping willow tree, That tilts Serenely Over the sandy shore Of the smoothly running River, crystal blue. The peace of this scene allows us to experience nature’s beauty. The swan, ever a…
Writing Exercise 8
Pretend you are stuck in the elevator. Is anyone with you? How long are you stuck for? What thoughts are going through your mind? Will you ever use the elevator again?
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