April is National Literature and Poetry Month, as well as the 4th being National School Librarian Day and the 10th National Encourage a Young Writer Day. So April truly covers all things literary for readers and writers alike. My writing group is holding a poem a day...
I'm sharing a poem today. As many of you know poetry is not my strong point, but occassionally I do like to try. I hope you like it. CHRISTMAS FAIRY Snowflakes drift slowly downward Sunlight shining through their intricate patterns Layer upon layer, centimeter by...
First Light, Last Light, the first new poetry book in six years by Glen Sorestad, one of Canada’s elder literary icons, coming this month from Shadowpaw Press. Shadowpaw Press in Regina, Saskatchewan, is thrilled to announce the release on September 23 of First Light,...
This week we celebrate two special poetry days - 28th Great Poetry Reading Day and 29th National Poem in Your Pocket Day. The “Epic of Gilgamesh” is thought to be the oldest recorded form of poetry. It was written in 2100 B.C. on tablets that were then used on city...
My apologies for my tardiness, my calendar is so full I completely forgot to schedule the blog post. We have warmer temperatures in Alberta currently, which is always welcome. However, it does mean dirty slush, ice patches and hazardous walking conditions. As many of...
Today is Poetry at Work Day, I have to say I don't ever remember this being something my old work place celebrated let alone encouraged. However, for those of you still working, lighten the mood and enjoy a poem, or two. Maybe bring a poetry book to work and share...
Many of us have been scrambling to meet our November writing challenge deadline, no matter which challenge platform we participated on, 30th November is the completion date. There are two schools of thought about writing deadlines: a) an excellent resource b) creates...
As many of my regular visitors know I rarely write poetry, however during Poetry Month in April of this year, I did write a few! The Writers Foundation of Strathcona County set out prompts every day under the main title for the contest - World on Fire. You could pick...
Photo by Francesco Ungaro on Pexels.com The writing prompt was write from an animal's perspective - let me know what you think. It’s in My Nature Warmth penetrates my fur My body relaxed and curled Upon a favoured cushion Full belly and day begun *** A fluttering by...