Nov
2019
Poetry Friday: I made it through Inktober/Poemtober
I made it through the month of October with a poem and sketch for each day of the month. Some days it was just getting something down on paper. Some days I liked what I put down, others not so much. But I enjoyed the challenge and the creativity it spurred. Even more, I enjoyed seeing what others created from the same prompts.
Here are a few of my contributions from this last week.
the trees are garbed
in a multi-colored coat
until autumn shrugs
when barbed words
pierce our armor and defenses
heal our injured hearts
zombies roam the streets
looking for a few good eats
careful ‘fore they take a bite
unripe brains give them a fright
Each Friday, I am excited to take part in Poetry Friday, where writers share their love of all things poetry. Tabatha hosts the Poetry Friday Roundup today at The Opposite of Indifference. She shares a wealth of goodies including information on writing retreats nd the Winter Poetry Swap. Hurry over and check out all the poetry morsels offered up today.
Michelle Kogan
November 5, 2019 at 2:03 am (4 years ago)Your “barbed word” haiku is bitingly good Kay, and I like your sense of humor in the zombies poem too. Good job on taking the challenge all the way through–thanks!
Mrs. McGriff
November 22, 2019 at 4:00 pm (4 years ago)Thanks, Michelle. I had fun with the zombies!
Ramona
November 3, 2019 at 11:09 pm (4 years ago)I’m so impressed with your poems from Inktober/Poemtober. Congrats on completing the challenge. Love your phrase – “until autumn shrugs.” And “heal our injured hearts,” another beautiful phrase from your month of writing.
Mrs. McGriff
November 4, 2019 at 9:48 am (4 years ago)Thanks, Ramona. Glad you’re back for Poetry Friday!
cheriee weichel
November 3, 2019 at 1:36 pm (4 years ago)Congratulations! I am impressed by everyone who participated in this challenge. I loved this bit from your first poem.
until autumn shrugs
Also love those unripe brains!
Mrs. McGriff
November 3, 2019 at 4:18 pm (4 years ago)Thanks, Cheriee. It was fun through the month, but I’m glad it’s over.
Tabatha
November 2, 2019 at 10:12 am (4 years ago)Congratulations — that’s no small accomplishment!
“Unripe brains” ha!
Mrs. McGriff
November 2, 2019 at 6:12 pm (4 years ago)Thanks, Tabatha. I was feeling a little silly that night and ready for some fun.
Molly Hogan
November 2, 2019 at 9:11 am (4 years ago)Yay for you for completing a month of sketches and poems! I dabbled here or there, but only on the poetry front. Your first sketch and poem, with that fabulous shrug, really captured my heart. Congratulations!
Mrs. McGriff
November 2, 2019 at 6:12 pm (4 years ago)Thanks, Molly. The trees here have certainly shrugged this week.
jama
November 1, 2019 at 11:04 am (4 years ago)Congratulations on completing the October challenge! I’ve enjoyed seeing your daily contributions. I especially like the third poem in this post. 🙂
Mrs. McGriff
November 2, 2019 at 6:11 pm (4 years ago)Thanks, Jama. I had some fun with that one!