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#13423:	October 29, 2025	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
The Ghoul's Muse Writing poetry for "Spooky Season". What’s the spookiest line of poetry you’ve ever read or written?

#13412:	October 22, 2025	by Fyn-dragon
Rising to the Occasion Pushing yourself Have you ever surprised yourself trying something outside your comfort zone?

#13401:	October 15, 2025	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
The Crow Is on Fire, and That's Good. The first line may be the key, but the first image is the door to your poem's world. What's the most vivid image you've opened a poem with? Why? Don't answer why! You don't owe anyone explanation!

#13387:	October 08, 2025	by Booo-rooke
The Allure of Darkness All poetry isn't about butterflies and flowers. Do you enjoy reading dark poetry and/or stories?

#13375:	October 01, 2025	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
Grammar in Poetry While poets tend to bend grammar rules when writing poetry, grammar provides essential structure, clarity, and rhythm. What is your favorite poem, and who wrote it?

#13364:	September 24, 2025	by Fyn-dragon
Of Dragonflies and Buffalo Not about...but like Can you write like a herd of stampeding buffalo? Or like a dragonfly?

#13351:	September 17, 2025	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
These Lines Are Not the Same How a poem’s last line differs from a story’s last line. How can you tell if your poem’s last line is carrying its weight?

#13333:	September 10, 2025	by Booo-rooke
The Machinery of Poetry Poetic devices are the building blocks of truly expressive poetry. How many different poetic devices have you tried in your own work?

#13326:	September 03, 2025	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
You Can Be a Poet! It's not as difficult as you may think! n/a

#13313:	August 27, 2025	by Fyn-dragon
Storied Poetry When the poem is almost more like a poetic story. Have you written poetic story-poems?

#13284:	August 13, 2025	by Booo-rooke
Join the Conversation Poetry is just words strung together, or so they say... Do you find it hard to write poetry?

#13279:	August 06, 2025	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
A Closer Look Taking a closer look at Invictus by William Ernest Henley Is there a poem that has moved you deeply? Tell us about it!

#13271:	July 30, 2025	by Fyn-dragon
Prompt-ly Amazing the wide variety a single prompt can produce Has a particular prompt ever prompted you to write several completely different responses?

#13256:	July 23, 2025	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Poems That Changed Me(aning) Revisiting old poems can hit harder the second time around. What’s a poem/line that meant something different to you when you read it again years later? Why did it change?

#13243:	July 16, 2025	by Booo-rooke
The Difference Between Tone and Mood Someone recently told me they thought tone and mood should match, but that isn't always true. Have you written something where the tone and mood of the work were vastly different?

#13228:	July 09, 2025	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
Writing Poetry as Therapy Writing poetry can help us process emotions. Is there a specific poem you've read or written that has helped you through a trying time?

#13220:	July 02, 2025	by Fyn-dragon
Prompted Responses When a poem is born from a response to a prompt Ever been prompted to write a poem that you didn't know was in your head until you saw the prompt?

#13203:	June 25, 2025	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Echo, Don’t Explain Don't spell everything out let your readers muse about your message. What’s one image or line that stuck with you—even if you weren’t sure what it meant?

#13186:	June 18, 2025	by Booo-rooke
The Color of Noise All noise is not the same. Sometimes the right noise can actually inspire your writing. Do you have experience with ambient sound enhancing your creativity? Tell us about your experience.

#13174:	June 11, 2025	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
Langston Hughes Langston Hughes was one of the first African American writers to make a living solely through his writing. Have you read anything by Langston Hughes? If not, check out his featured items in this newsletter.

#13162:	June 04, 2025	by Fyn-dragon
Poetically Speaking Talking in poetry -- who knew? Ever find yourself speaking in your writing voice?

#13152:	May 28, 2025	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Reclaiming List Poems Boring list poems are real. Here's some tips on writing the form so it's dynamic and compelling. What’s the weirdest subject for a list poem you can come up with? What list items would you include?

#13144:	May 21, 2025	by Booo-rooke
Misunderstanding Poems One of the most well-read poems of all time can still be misunderstood. Do you think your poetry is misunderstood by your readers?

#13131:	May 14, 2025	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
Emily Dickinson The first in a mini-series about interesting poets. Do you have a favorite poet or poem? Take a moment and share it with us.

#13124:	May 07, 2025	by Fyn-dragon
Discovering a Newbie Coming across a writer new to WDC who is brilliant! Who is someone you've discovered who is truly a phenomenal writer?

#13113:	April 30, 2025	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Writing Against the Obvious Break away from obvious images and emotions to create memorable poetry. If you had to outlaw one poetic cliché forever, which one gets the boot first?

#13090:	April 23, 2025	by Booo-rooke
Expand Word Choice not Word Count Today we will explore the importance of word choice in poetry. Do you think word choice is more critical than rhythm in poetry?

#13083:	April 16, 2025	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
Prose Poetry - What is it? A brief look at the features of 'prose poetry'. What is your favorite form of poetry to read/write?

#13073:	April 09, 2025	by Fyn-dragon
Rabbit Holes and falling down them! Ever sat down to write one thing and ended up writing something else entirely?

#13061:	April 02, 2025	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Is It Prose? Is It Poetry? Yes. Prose poetry: why you should try the rebellious hybrid breaking all the rules. What’s a memory so vivid you could only capture it in a poem?

#13035:	March 26, 2025	by Booo-rooke
Protest Poetry - Your Voice, Your Power Protest poetry has a long history, dating back to ancient civilizations. Let's explore what it is and how it's written. If you were going to write a protest poem, what would your topic be?

#13040:	March 19, 2025	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
Fear Not! You too can review poetry! Do you avoid reviewing poetry because you think you don't "get it?" Do you enjoy reviewing poetry? Why or why not?

#13028:	March 12, 2025	by Fyn-dragon
Using Writing Poetry for a Reason Sometimes it helps you delve into a problem or issue. Have you written a poem that helped you clarify or find a solution to an issue?

#13017:	March 05, 2025	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
This Is Nonsense! (That’s the Point) How embracing absurdity can unlock fresh creativity. Which would make a better muse: a philosophically conflicted goldfish or a nihilistic tortoise? Why?

#13007:	February 26, 2025	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
I Wept, I Wailed, and I Wrote This Turning up the poetic drama and embracing the excessive emotion of hyperbole! What’s the most over-the-top two-line poem you can write? (Mine is in the newsletter)

#12986:	February 19, 2025	by Annette
Participation Matters Poetry, like anything worthwhile, takes time to do. How many types of poetry have you attempted?

#12980:	February 12, 2025	by Fyn-dragon
Celebrating Love Beyond the hype and commercialism... What was the worst (or best!) Valentine you ever received?

#12959:	January 29, 2025	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Breaking Cadence: When Rhythm Rebels Rejecting cadence in free verse to achieve tension, dissonance, and emotional impact. Do you focus on the sound of your poetry before posting it for everyone to read?

#12934:	January 15, 2025	by Fyn-dragon
Road Trip - Ideas Around Every Bend Using the everyday stuff to inspire yourself. What's the oddest thing that ever sparked a story for you?

#12915:	January 01, 2025	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Elegy: Reflecting on Loss and Renewal Start the year with an elegy honouring the past and embracing renewal. Stepping into the new year, what’s one thing from the past you can honor for what it was while still moving forward?

#12897:	December 18, 2024	by Fyn-dragon
A Holiday Present attitudes best present ever?

#12876:	December 11, 2024	by SpookyBee
Repetition in Poetry Repeating refrains is rhythmic release. Do you use repetition in your poetry?

#12869:	December 04, 2024	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
When Weather Weeps With You Using Pathetic Fallacy in Poetry Have you ever experienced a time when the weather perfectly matched your mood?

#12855:	November 20, 2024	by Fyn-dragon
Off on a Wander/Wonder Some thoughts to play with So, did you try one?

#12831:	November 13, 2024	by SpookyBee
Theme & Style A look at common themes and styles in poetry. What's your favorite style of poetry?

#12828:	November 06, 2024	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Acrostic Poetry: More Than Meets the Eye It's time to discover how much depth is in this simple structure! Have you found something unexpected in a book the author didn't write? Note, letter, pressed flower? Something else?

#12805:	October 23, 2024	by Fyn-dragon
Joy-- Not Pumpkins, Ghosts or Treats! When you have a prompt that defies the writing! What can you NOT write about and why?

#12775:	October 09, 2024	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Subverted Symbolism Using Symbols to Betray Reader Expectations Have you ever taken something ordinary and twisted it? 🕵️‍♂️Tell us about a time you messed with the familiar!

#12760:	September 25, 2024	by Fyn-dragon
Time or Timing Seems to me, time is rushing by, no longer static Where are you within the spectrum of time?

#12708:	September 11, 2024	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Anaphora: The Power of Emphasis Learn how repetition can create rhythm, emphasize themes, and engage readers. Do you find yourself repeating things? 😉 Maybe it's just for emphasis... or maybe you're stuck in a loop? 😏

#12714:	August 28, 2024	by Fyn-dragon
Mindworms . . . Earworms When that one line sticks! Do you have all time favorite lines of poetry?

#12689:	August 14, 2024	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Embrace the Clash Using Juxtaposition in Poetry 👗 Does your wardrobe clash more than your poetry? 👖 Tell us how you use juxtaposition in your life and writing!

#12665:	July 31, 2024	by Fyn-dragon
Memory and Poetry & an Overdue Thank You A strong, vivid memory -- the jumping off point for poetry Ever written about a memory from your far-distant past?

#12656:	July 24, 2024	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
A Crash Course in Poetry Texture The rich, textured layers of sound, imagery, and wordplay make poems unforgettable. What's your favorite fabric texture in clothing, and why? 🧥 🧶 🔍

#12647:	July 17, 2024	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
The Pause that Empowers: Line Breaks Exploring how poets use line breaks to intensify emotion and pace in poetry. What's your favorite sneaky line break in poetry? 🕵️ Share the lines that caught you off guard!

#12626:	July 03, 2024	by Fyn-dragon
Perceptions Images . . . and how they are portrayed--in writing . . . and otherwise. Are you you or a perception of same?

#12604:	June 26, 2024	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Concrete Yet Fluid: Visual Poetry Forms Explore some visual forms and learn about the interplay between Concrete Poetry, Poesia Visiva, and Pattern Poetry. Share your take on visual poetry! 📣🎨📝 Do you prefer abstraction or when the text mirrors the image?

#12536:	June 19, 2024	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Haibun: The Beauty of Prose and Haiku Capturing life's fleeting moments with brevity and depth. Can you haiku your prose? What’s your haibun game like? C'mon, scale of 1 to 'never heard of it' 😂📖✍️

#12581:	June 05, 2024	by Fyn-dragon
Observations People watching as they see books for sale at Art in the Park How do you approach a book in the wild?

#12566:	May 29, 2024	by Ja-Ja-JINX
Poetic References There is no shortage of references about writing ... poetry included. What are your favorite references for writing poetry?

#12557:	May 22, 2024	by Dawn Embers
Writing about Pride Taking a look at an emotion that can be considered both negative and positive Do you prefer to look at the darker side of an emotion through poetry, or the lighter side?

#12541:	May 08, 2024	by Fyn-dragon
Wandering Back Working on my memoir and so in the past three weeks, I have reread everything in my port! FORGOTTEN so much of it! When was the last time you went back and reread things you wrote years ago?

#12502:	April 10, 2024	by Fyn-dragon
A Total Eclipse of the Heart ... err Sun Observations During an Eclipse Did you see it? Write about it?

#12482:	March 27, 2024	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
Collaborative Creation with Poetry Chain Exploring collaborative creativity in poetry chains, where each verse weaves a unique, evolving narrative. Have you dreamt of co-creating a poetic masterpiece? 🖋️🔗🌐✨ How would you balance the linked voices?

#12461:	March 13, 2024	by Fyn-dragon
Icebergs Consider how an iceberg really looks... What is in your poetry that isn't readily available on first read?

#12451:	March 06, 2024	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
I Enjambed the Quatrain! It Lost a Foot! If you avoid poetry because the jargon seems like a foreign language, you're not alone! Take it one term at a time. Have you ever tried a poetic device or form that resulted in a literary disaster?

#12439:	February 28, 2024	by 🐕GeminiGem🎁
Here Be Dragons This is what you get what a non-poet delves into the world of poetry. If you do not write poetry, have you been brave enough to try reviewing a poem?

#12414:	February 14, 2024	by Fyn-dragon
Loving to write; writing to love Really loving writing What's your favorite part about writing?

#12394:	February 07, 2024	by Red Writing Hood <3
Valentine’s Day is for Friends, Too Explore all the different loves in your life through poetry: idea starters inside! Besides your partner, children, and other family (we assume you love them): name 2 people, places, activities, or things you love.

#12370:	January 17, 2024	by Fyn-dragon
Spilling the Tea When you reach a tipping point, poetry spills out! Have you ever reached that tipping point and you've just spilled out what was in your soul?

#12355:	January 10, 2024	by Red Writing Hood <3
New Year New Poetry? How are you embracing the new year? What's one way you intend to renew your poetry this year?

#12329:	December 20, 2023	by Fyn-dragon
New Notebook Magic The utter magic of a new notebook! What inspires you?

#12312:	December 13, 2023	by Red Writing Hood <3
Take Care of YOU - Poetry Your Way Don't forget to take care of YOU while you take care of others in your life. Name 2 things (this can be how it makes you feel, the elements in poetry, etc) in poetry that give you joy.

#12289:	November 22, 2023	by Fyn-dragon
It Is All About The Key The Key. The Point. The Essence. It's all about the bottom line in what you must convey. What do you feel is the most important poem you've written/read is? And why?

#12269:	November 15, 2023	by Red Writing Hood <3
Thankful for WDC – Prolific Poetry Twenty-two years at WDC! What are two ways you organize yourself for poetry writing?

#12238:	October 25, 2023	by Fyn-dragon
Cue Tears ... or Laughter Sometimes, you need to think like a carnie! Ever 'played' your readers?

#12224:	October 18, 2023	by Red Writing Hood <3
Saying Goodbye Saying goodbye with poetry and what you might want to consider when writing it. What's one thing you consider when writing emotional poetry?

#12209:	October 04, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Hart Crane The life and poetry of Hart Crane. n/a

#12199:	September 27, 2023	by Fyn-dragon
Just Another Poetry Newsletter Need inspiration... What do YOU want to see some newsletters about?

#12181:	September 20, 2023	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry Gatherings Connections are important. Today I'll talk about how you can connect and commune with others with poetry. Share 2 ways you connect or collaborate with others with poetry.

#12172:	September 13, 2023	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
Reading Poetry There's a process to reading poetry. Do you have a favorite poem? What's the title and who wrote it?

#12159:	September 06, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Katharine Tynan The life and poetry of Katharine Tynan. n/a

#12153:	August 30, 2023	by Fyn-dragon
Vacationing Poetry When you go somewhere and just so much about the place tugs hard on your muse... Ever written a bunch of poetry about somewhere you went? Where nd why?

#12135:	August 23, 2023	by Red Writing Hood <3
Reinvent to Reinvigorate Playing with form, rhyme, and rhythm can help reinvigorate your poetry joy. Take up the challenge. What other things do you do to reinvigorate your joy in both poetry and life?

#12118:	August 16, 2023	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
Understanding Poetry Forms A closer look at a few poetry forms. Is there a specific poetry form that you prefer to read and/or write?

#12112:	August 09, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Amy Clampitt The life and poetry of Amy Clampitt. n/a

#12098:	August 02, 2023	by Fyn-dragon
Ring That Bell! (or not!) 'Important' Poetry ... What truly makes a poem 'important'? What makes a poem 'important' to YOU?

#12063:	July 12, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Lizette Woodworth Reese The life and poetry of Lizette Woodworth Reese n/a

#12054:	July 05, 2023	by Fyn-dragon
Just A Pebble The little things... What's a 'little thing you've written about?

#12011:	June 14, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Dylan Thomas The life and poetry of Dylan Thomas. n/a

#12002:	June 07, 2023	by Fyn-dragon
Weekend Observations A long, hot weekend at Art in the Park Do you ever just sit and people-watch?

#11991:	May 31, 2023	by Dawn Embers
Poety Topics: What to Write About Sometimes it is good to have a theme or prompt to give a sense of direction when writing poetry. Do you prefer to be given a theme, topic or specific form when trying to write a poem?

#11985:	May 24, 2023	by Jayne 🕸️ 🕷️
The Digital Quill: Technology & Poetry Discussing the Role of Technology for the Contemporary Poet 📱💻 vs. 📚✍️! Do you embrace or rebel against the digital era in your poetic journey? Why?

#11973:	May 17, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Howard Nemerov The life and poetry of Howard Nemerov n/a

#11959:	May 10, 2023	by Fyn-dragon
Vulnerability You need to open yourself Have you written a poem that tore you open, but then you felt better afterward?

#11935:	May 03, 2023	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
The Power of Poetry A look at poetry from across the globe! Do you have a favorite form of poetry to read or write?

#11924:	April 26, 2023	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
Ah, Poetry! Let's celebrate every day, not just in April! What is your favorite poem?

#11920:	April 19, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Lewis Carroll The life and poetry of Lewis Carroll. n/a

#11910:	April 12, 2023	by Fyn-dragon
Write it Out! Sometimes you need to write your way out of whatever is on your mind! Ever use pent-up emotions to let a poem explode out of you?

#11869:	March 22, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Amy Levy The life and poetry of Amy Levy. n/a

#11863:	March 15, 2023	by Fyn-dragon
Talking Story The Hawaiian Way Remember any stories your elders used to tell that were really lessons framed in story?

#11842:	March 08, 2023	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
Poetry is Not that Scary! Have you been hesitant to try your hand at writing poetry? Maybe these easy steps can help! How do motivate yourself to try something new?

#11839:	March 01, 2023	by Writing.Com Support
Verses of the Soul In this issue, we will explore the topic of writing poetry that speaks to the soul. What inspires you to write poetry, and how do you tap into the depths of your soul to create powerful verses?

#11827:	February 22, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Edwin Arlington Robinson n/a

#11815:	February 15, 2023	by Fyn-dragon
Poet-tree Ideas branch, and themes take root. Ever written a poem that was meant to go one place and ended up entirely different?

#11803:	February 08, 2023	by Red Writing Hood <3
Valentine’s Poetry with a Twist Let's talk about some ideas on how you can shake up your Valentine’s day poetry. Name one way you can change the POV of a Valentine's Day poem to give it a twist.

#11791:	February 01, 2023	by Jeff
Form Over Function When the form is the point. What are some of your favorite poetic forms?

#11781:	January 25, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Spike Milligan The life and poetry of Spike Milligan n/a

#11764:	January 18, 2023	by Fyn-dragon
Which Words? Layering and Nuances What is something specific you've carried with you that you learned in a writing class?

#11749:	January 11, 2023	by Red Writing Hood <3
Writing Resolutions into Goals Done Turn poetry writing resolutions into accomplishable goals by being SMART (with goal setting) and using a SWOT analysis Name 1 new writing goal you've set for yourself this year.

#11728:	January 04, 2023	by eyestar~*
Happy New Year Enjoy a few old New Year's Poems! Do you have a favorite motivational poet or poem?

#11730:	December 28, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Donald Justice The life and poetry of Donald Justice n/a

#11716:	December 21, 2022	by Fyn-dragon
A Different Sort of Gift From me to you What's the best gift you've ever received ... and why?

#11705:	December 14, 2022	by Red Writing Hood <3
Connectedness in Poetry As we move into the holiday season I, like many others, have this desire for connectedness. Name 1 way you can show connectedness in your poetry.

#11685:	November 30, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Edward Lear The life and poetry of Edward Lear. n/a

#11673:	November 23, 2022	by Fyn-dragon
Appreciation Not faling into taking stuff for granted What do you appreciate ... and why?

#11661:	November 16, 2022	by Red Writing Hood <3
A Poetry Wave What if we can spread positivity instead of negativity? What's one positive thought or thing you can do to spread positivity today?

#11648:	November 09, 2022	by eyestar~*
Read Poetry to Kids! Observations on how poetry can help with language and reading... Do you have a favorite nursery rhyme?

#11644:	November 02, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Conrad Aiken The life and poetry of Conrad Aiken. n/a

#11635:	October 26, 2022	by Fyn-dragon
Who Are You? Instead of a moment, write the epic! Have you written an 'all' of you poem? Try it!

#11615:	October 19, 2022	by Red Writing Hood <3
Writing Ethics We use ethics in all parts of our lives. Sometimes it’s about morals and values and other times it's about the law Name two ways you use ethics in your writing.

#11597:	October 12, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
Poetry Can Help! Writing poetry is not just for poets! In what ways has writing poetry helped you as a writer overall?

#11592:	October 05, 2022	by Stormy Lady
William Allingham The life and poetry of William Allingham. n/a

#11578:	September 28, 2022	by Fyn-dragon
To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme Which side are you on in the great divide? What kind of poetry is your favorite to write ... or read?

#11565:	September 21, 2022	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry and… Math? Believe it or not, math is found in each day of our lives: business, art, nature, cooking, and more. What's your favorite representation of math in nature?

#11554:	September 14, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
From the Heart Expressing our thoughts through verse Do you find writing poetry a therapeutic way to express your feelings?

#11545:	September 07, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Jean Toomer The life and poetry of Jean Toomer. n/a

#11540:	August 31, 2022	by Fyn-dragon
Just a Suggestion Reviews - Both Sides of the Lens How do you react to a review you don't agree with?

#11523:	August 24, 2022	by Red Writing Hood <3
I Wanna See You be Brave with Poetry How can you be brave today? How can you take a risk? Are you a risk taker?

#11509:	August 17, 2022	by eyestar~*
Jack Kerouac's Haiku ... a brief look at American Haiku of Jack Kerouac Care to comment with your own Haiku?

#11501:	August 10, 2022	by Stormy Lady
A. R. Ammons The life and poetry of A.R. Ammons n/a

#11491:	August 03, 2022	by Fyn-dragon
Observations ... during a three-day event celebrating cancer survivors, encouraging those fighting the good fight, and honoring the lost. Are you an ACTIVE or a PASSIVE observer?

#11474:	July 27, 2022	by Red Writing Hood <3
Beat the Heat with Beat Poetry Okay, so beat poetry won’t help you cool off (unless you add popsicles), but it’s a bunch of wonderful reads. List three things you are passionate about.

#11457:	July 13, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Walter de la Mare The life and poetry of Walter de la Mare n/a

#11441:	July 06, 2022	by Fyn-dragon
Why Be a Poet? Lots of types of writing - but why poetry? Why might you choose to write a Poem over an article, short story, or novel-- or vice versa?

#11431:	June 29, 2022	by Red Writing Hood <3
It's a Heat Wave of Poetry Instead of eating spicy foods to beat the heat, let’s write some love poetry and see if that works, too. Name your favorite way to beat the heat.

#11412:	June 15, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Wilfred Owen The life and poetry of Wilfred Owen n/a

#11400:	June 08, 2022	by Fyn-dragon
Observations during Art in the Park 2 days, 200 sq ft booth, 300+ booths, 50,000 people... How many inane questions do you answer every day?

#11386:	June 01, 2022	by Red Writing Hood <3
Memorial Poetry and Poetry Forms A challenge and poetry forms that honor others. If you've written a poem to honor someone, what was the reason you did? If you've not, what might be a reason you would?

#11368:	May 18, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Edgar Lee Masters n/a

#11354:	May 11, 2022	by Fyn-dragon
There's a Poem In There Random things sparking a poem Example - piano keys/house key/note key/answer

#11338:	May 04, 2022	by Red Writing Hood <3
May Flowers – Poetry About Growth Now that we’ve written about the rain (sad) let’s move into what the rain helps with: Growth. Name one important way you've grown as a writer and the most important thing you did to help with that growth.

#11328:	April 27, 2022	by eyestar~*
Down A Poetical Memory Lane For National Poetry Month, I remembered.... What was your first experience with poetry?

#11321:	April 20, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Jane Kenyon The life and poetry of Jane Kenyon. n/a

#11311:	April 13, 2022	by Fyn-dragon
Sharing Your Story Story-telling poetry Have a 'story' about you to consider writing as a poem?

#11286:	April 06, 2022	by Red Writing Hood <3
April Showers – Sad Poetry With the sunshine in our lives, there must also be rain. When it rains, poets will very often write sad poetry. How many poems have you written that stemmed from a sad time in your life?

#11283:	March 30, 2022	by eyestar~*
Place inspires Poetry! Poetry that features Nova Scotia as "place" in poetry! How does "place" inspire your poetry?

#11275:	March 23, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Edith Wharton The life and poetry of Edith Wharton n/a

#11268:	March 16, 2022	by Fyn-dragon
Spark Your Creative Flame Suggestions and ideas Do you have a 'go-to' theme when writing poetry? Or do you just wing it?

#11225:	March 02, 2022	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
Narrative Poetry The art of poetic story-telling. What defines a narrative poem?

#11232:	February 23, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Gwendolyn Brooks The life and poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks n/a

#11220:	February 16, 2022	by Fyn-dragon
Take A Trek Outside Your Comfort Zone Try a new type of poetry where the end rhymes are not of your choosing! What's the oddest poetic form you've tried? A BOUTS-RIMÉ is mine!

#11201:	February 09, 2022	by Red Writing Hood <3
Another Take on Love Poetry For better, for worse; for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health. What do you tend to write about when it comes to love?

#11190:	February 02, 2022	by eyestar~*
Let's Tanka This newsletter includes a brief look at Japanese Tanka and Tanka poets. Have you read any Japanese Tanka?

#11174:	January 19, 2022	by Fyn-dragon
Real and True Writing from the heart Emotional poetry - yea or nay?

#11166:	January 12, 2022	by Red Writing Hood <3
New Year, New Goals – Poetry Edition Self reflection is a good thing, and this includes your goals—in this case, your poetry writing goals. Name one writing goal you have for tomorrow, one for next week and one for the year.

#11150:	January 05, 2022	by eyestar~*
Can Your Haiku Focus and Pivot? More Haiku techniques: Narrow Focus and using a Pivot What is your favourite Haiku or haiku writer?

#11147:	December 29, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Mary Elizabeth Coleridge The life and poetry of Mary Elizabeth Coleridge n/a

#11135:	December 22, 2021	by Fyn-dragon
The Gift of You The best gift of all What's the best non-physical gift you've ever received or given?

#11116:	December 15, 2021	by Red Writing Hood <3
Sing, Sing a Song Poetry Ah, Christmas carols. I can't imagine decorating the Christmas tree without those songs playing in the background... Would medieval minstrels competing look more like a poetry SLAM or Battle of the Bands? Which do you think and why?

#11109:	December 08, 2021	by eyestar~*
Celebrating Centaurs Favorite Centaur poems n/a

#11098:	December 01, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Louisa May Alcott The life and poetry of Louisa May Alcott n/a

#11088:	November 24, 2021	by Fyn-dragon
.Thanks Giving It is really about being THANKFUL What are YOU thankful for?

#11076:	November 17, 2021	by Red Writing Hood <3
Holiday Emotions into Poetry The holidays bring out emotions. Some good, warm and snugly, others are rugged, rough and rocky. Name 2 emotions that dominated your last holiday get together and what brought those emotions out?

#11065:	November 10, 2021	by Warped Sanity
Dream Poetry Poetry based on the subconscious revealed in dreams Have you ever written a poem influenced by your dreams?

#11055:	November 03, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Weldon Kees The life and poetry of Weldon Kees n/a

#11051:	October 27, 2021	by Fyn-dragon
In the Midst of the Forgotten Sometimes a poem came bring back the ost What have you forgotten that you long to remember

#11032:	October 20, 2021	by Red Writing Hood <3
October Holiday Challenge in Poetry Form Did you know there are almost 200 different October holidays and observances? Share 2 October holidays or observances that you connect with.

#11007:	October 13, 2021	by Lilli Munster 🦇 ☕
Creepy Poems for October Here are a couple of creepy poems just in time for October fun! Think back on your experiences with Halloween as a kid. Can you write a nostalgic poem about it?

#11010:	October 06, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Sir Henry Newbolt The life and poetry of Sir Henry Newbolt n/a

#11003:	September 29, 2021	by Fyn-dragon
It's All About Connections! Fresh word combinations! What word combinations have sparked a poem in you?

#10985:	September 22, 2021	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry and Mental Health Illness & loss—there's been lots in the past couple of years. It takes a toll on mental health. How can poetry help? Name two ways you use poetry to help your mental health.

#10977:	September 15, 2021	by Warped Sanity
The English Sapphic The English Sapphic poetry form Have you ever attempted an English Sapphic poem? Not sure what it is? Then, take a peek at this newsletter to learn how.

#10965:	September 01, 2021	by Fyn-dragon
Using What YOU Know Sharing the wealth Have you mentored a WDC-er?

#10940:	August 25, 2021	by Red Writing Hood <3
Take Life & Link It Let life inspire you then find a way to link it to create added depth to your piece. Name 3 things that happened to you today (minor/major--it doesn't matter). Use one to complete the newsletter challenge.

#10934:	August 18, 2021	by Warped Sanity
Pushing Boundaries of Mass Thought Pushing boundaries in verse When writing poetry do you curve to your perceived sensitivities of your audience or do you go all in with raw honesty?

#10924:	August 11, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Stevie Smith The life and poetry of Stevie Smith n/a

#10912:	August 04, 2021	by Fyn-dragon
Stresssssssssssed Poetry Sometimes, you just need to write it out of your system! Anything stressing you out at the moment?

#10895:	July 28, 2021	by Red Writing Hood <3
Summertime Poetry Oh my is it hot out there, so find a cool spot and create some summertime poetry. How would you describe your summer heat in three words?

#10886:	July 21, 2021	by Warped Sanity
Writing a Conceit Poem A conceit poem is an extended metaphor, sometimes consisting of the entire poem. Have you ever written a conceit poem?

#10877:	July 14, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Sidney Lanier The life and poetry of Sidney Lanier Do you write patriotic poetry? Do you have a favorite poet that does? If so which poet and poem?

#10860:	July 07, 2021	by Fyn-dragon
Both Sides of the Lense Seeing where you are as both a local and a stranger How do others see where you live versus how you see it. What about when you are away?

#10854:	June 30, 2021	by Red Writing Hood <3
Crash, Ooooh, Boom, Ahhhh Soon we in America will be celebrating our Independence. Today I'll share a poetry form that reminds me of this day. What is your one favorite part of your Independence holiday celebration that you can't do without on that day?

#10842:	June 23, 2021	by Warped Sanity
Forced Rhyme Forced rhyme in poetry Have you ever been told by reviewers your rhyme seems forced?

#10821:	June 16, 2021	by Stormy Lady
A. E. Housman The life and poetry of A. E. Housman What is your favorite patriotic poem?

#10810:	June 09, 2021	by Fyn-dragon
Poetry Waves When the tide is high Do you tend to write waves of poetry or...

#10798:	June 02, 2021	by Red Writing Hood <3
Not All Those Who Wander - Travel Poetry Talking about travel poetry and sharing a couple of forms to play with when you create some. If money were no object, where would you like to take a vacation?

#10784:	May 26, 2021	by Dawn Embers
Poetic Therapy A look at the use of poetry to work through emotions or other struggles. Have you used poetry as a form of therapy?

#10779:	May 19, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Dorothea MacKellar The life and poetry of Dorothea MacKellar n/a

#10763:	May 12, 2021	by Fyn-dragon
Look Small; Look Deep Observations on a multitude of levels Have you ever taken a walk along a familiar route just to see what you've never seen before? Try it!

#10746:	May 05, 2021	by Red Writing Hood <3
Inside Out, Oh You Rhyme Me Inside Out, Oh You Rhyme Me—Internal Rhyme Time Give one fun example of internal rhyme in a sentence or couplet.

#10735:	April 28, 2021	by Warped Sanity
Expanding Perceptions Through Verse Poetry is a glimpse at into the poets mind, expanding our own perceptions through the heart of another. What poetry have you read that has opened your eyes to other perceptions on life or experiences?

#10728:	April 21, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Randall Jarrell The life and poetry of Randall Jarrell n/a

#10717:	April 14, 2021	by Fyn-dragon
Some Random Thoughts About NAPOWRIMO National Poetry Writing Month! - Just in case you don't know what that means! Can you write a poem a day for 30 days? (Or even write 30 poems within the remaining time frame?

#10698:	April 07, 2021	by Red Writing Hood <3
April Shower Your Poetry Garden April showers bring May poetry gardens? Well, something like that. What's your favorite way to practice poetry?

#10672:	March 31, 2021	by Andy~hating university
NaPoWriMo 2021 starts tomorrow As poets get themselves ready, let's have a look at how NaPo works Will you be writing with us poets this NaPoWriMo?

#10686:	March 24, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Anne Sexton The life and poetry of Anne Sexton Who is your favorite female poet and why?

#10671:	March 17, 2021	by Fyn-dragon
Be a Shamrock in Someone's Day! Mentoring - helps both of you! Has someone along the way bolstered you as a writer?

#10653:	March 10, 2021	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetically Explore Ancestral Culture Exploring Your Ancestral Culture Through Poetry Name 3 cultures from your family tree that you'd like to explore through poetry.

#10641:	March 03, 2021	by eyestar~*
Guess who? a little menagerie of poets! n/a

#10633:	February 24, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Robert Francis The life and poetry of Robert Francis n/a

#10617:	February 17, 2021	by Fyn-dragon
Little Pearl Buttons When the hint of a poem starts circling in your brain... Ever had a poetic thought earworm until you write the poem in self-defense?

#10605:	February 10, 2021	by Red Writing Hood <3
Duality of Love Love is rarely this singular emotion. You'll often find it entwined with one or more other emotions. Besides sorrow and anger, what other emotion holds hands with love?

#10594:	February 03, 2021	by eyestar~*
Boonstra Brain Function Form A poetry form Have you ever tried to create your own poem form?

#10584:	January 27, 2021	by Stormy Lady
William Henry Davies The life and poetry of William Henry Davies n/a

#10574:	January 20, 2021	by Fyn-dragon
Bottom side up-Inside out-Upside down? Where the few words that inspired you should hit the poem. Which works for you?

#10559:	January 13, 2021	by Red Writing Hood <3
New Year, New Thoughts, New Poetry Happy new year! And what a year it's been! What will inspire your next few poems of the new year?

#10544:	January 06, 2021	by eyestar~*
The Curtal Sonnet a sonnet style by Gerard Manley Hopkins Do you have a favorite sonnet?

#10541:	December 30, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Constantine P. Cavafy The life and poetry of Constantine P. Cavafy n/a

#10531:	December 23, 2020	by Fyn-dragon
Triumph is Simply UMPH! Added to TRY! You must CHOOSE how you approach anything in life - A socially distanced holiday is no exception. What will you do to make this season memorable?

#10513:	December 16, 2020	by Red Writing Hood <3
Root Canals, Mental Meltdowns & Cheese A poetry challenge of the odd kind. What's the weirdest topic for a poem you've either ever read or written.

#10494:	December 09, 2020	by Emily
Nature Poetry: Inspiration is Out There Nature is ripe with sources of inspiration for your next poem. Get out there and find it! Where do you find inspiration for your poetry?

#10500:	December 02, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Langston Hughes The life and poetry of Langston Hughes. n/a

#10488:	November 25, 2020	by Fyn-dragon
Grateful Poetry Poetry is a great way to express appreciation! Always seemed odd to me that the word grateful is NOT spelled greatful!

#10475:	November 18, 2020	by Red Writing Hood <3
November Poetry Fun Take up a November challenge! Poem-A-Day or NaPoWriMo and why?

#10462:	November 11, 2020	by eyestar~*
War Poems A brief look at poetry in WW 1. Do you have a favourite war poet or poem?

#10451:	November 04, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Bertolt Brecht The life and poetry of Bertolt Brecht Is there a poet that has written a political poem that you enjoyed?

#10439:	October 28, 2020	by Fyn-dragon
Travel Back in Time Seeking inspiration in the past... Ever created or written about an item that belonged to one of your ancestors?

#10426:	October 21, 2020	by Red Writing Hood <3
Scare With Me Some Poetry Take up a poetry challenge with a spooky twist. Identify two things that make a poem spooky to you.

#10417:	October 14, 2020	by eyestar~*
Blake in a Grain of Sand A little peek at William Blake, the tyger and the Lamb! Do yo have a favourite William Blake poem? Do you follow a muse?

#10401:	October 07, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Oscar Wilde The life and poetry of Oscar Wilde Do you have a favorite cafe or bookstore that you go to to listen to poets read their poetry? Have you read yours?

#10395:	September 30, 2020	by Fyn-dragon
A Scattering of Random Ideas A scattering of applicable thoughts on poetry writing Do you ever think underneath your poetry?

#10376:	September 23, 2020	by Red Writing Hood <3
Pleased to Write a Pleiades How to write a Pleiades poetry form. What's your favorite Greek myth?

#10365:	September 16, 2020	by eyestar~*
Poet Laureates Who is a Poet Laureate? n/a

#10359:	September 09, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Elinor Wylie The life and poetry of Elinor Wylie n/a

#10350:	September 02, 2020	by Fyn-dragon
Where Does the Poem Live? Mind? Heart? Memory? Tomorrow? Where do your poems live?

#10336:	August 26, 2020	by Red Writing Hood <3
What to Do With a Quadrilew What to Do With a Quadrilew - How to create the quadrilew form. What is your favorite poetry form that utilizes repetition?

#10324:	August 19, 2020	by eyestar~*
Renku Poetry A brief look at the Japanese form of Renku n/a

#10318:	August 12, 2020	by Stormy Lady
John Betjeman The life and poetry of John Betjeman n/a

#10307:	August 05, 2020	by Fyn-dragon
Write in Blood; Words Drip Down the Page Sometimes you need to tear your heart out to make a point. Have you ever held your heart in your hand, inking your pen with the heart-blood you've bled?

#10298:	July 29, 2020	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry By Numbers 2.0 - Part Five Poetry By Numbers 2.0 - Part Five: 11’s, and 12’s and Up! How many lines was the longest poem you've written to date?

#10279:	July 22, 2020	by ~Minja~
Button Poetry A short insight into performance poetry. When was the last time you performed autopsy of your memories and what is the one thing that you found?

#10277:	July 15, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Ingeborg Bachmann The life and poetry of Ingeborg Bachmann Does listening to music help you write poetry?

#10263:	July 08, 2020	by Fyn-dragon
When Your Muse Takes the Reins When your writing doesn't go where you thought it would. Ever started a poem only to have your muse take it where you never thought it would go?

#10246:	July 01, 2020	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry By Numbers 2.0 – Part 4 Poetry By Numbers 2.0 – Part 4: 9’s, and 10’s Do you prefer shorter poetry forms or longer ones? Why?

#10239:	June 24, 2020	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Which comes first? The making of a poem. Do the words imagined, known or designed drive the form of your poem or does the form incite the words?

#10230:	June 17, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Amy Clampitt The life and poetry of Amy Clampitt What is your favorite holiday to write poetry about?

#10221:	June 10, 2020	by Fyn-dragon
When the Doors to the Zoo were Opened - 1st 'semi-opened' weekend in Michigan after three months of being caged. Ever wondered how the human race managed to flourish at all?

#10204:	June 03, 2020	by Red Writing Hood <3
Pandemic Poetry - Part 2: The Share Pandemic Poetry - Part 2: The Share. A pandemic waits for no one, It just kinda takes over. Now it's time to share! What's been your favorite way to pass the time while you were in (or are in, for those still in) quarantine?

#10196:	May 27, 2020	by eyestar~*
Poetry of the Sci-Fi kind! Travel way out there with poetic science fiction. Do you normally read sci-fi poetry... and if not, would you try some?

#10188:	May 20, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Theodore Roethke The life and poetry of Theodore Roethke What is the one subject that you use in the majority of your poems?

#10172:	May 13, 2020	by Fyn-dragon
Metaphorically Speaking (err) Writing Tangles up your metaphors and similies! What's your favorite metaphor or simile you've written?

#10156:	May 06, 2020	by Red Writing Hood <3
Pandemic Poetry Poetry By Numbers series is put on hold for Pandemic Poetry! Because pandemics wait for no one-It just kinda takes over. What's one positive thing you've experienced during the pandemic?

#10143:	April 29, 2020	by eyestar~*
George Swede Haiku! a peek at a passionate modern Canadian Haiku writer Do you have a favourite haiku or haiku resource?

#10137:	April 22, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Robert Seymour Bridges The life and poetry of Robert Seymour Bridges How does writing about current events help you deal with whats going on? Do you have a favorite historical event poem?

#10127:	April 15, 2020	by Fyn-dragon
Moan/groan/whimper - complaining poems Save a life - write some poetry! Ever written to release excess energy?

#10107:	April 08, 2020	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry By Numbers - Part Three: 7s & 8s Poetry By the Numbers 2.0 - Part Three: 7s and 8s Do you prefer counting syllables or counting out metrical feet?

#10097:	April 01, 2020	by eyestar~*
It's Poetry Month! Be inspired and write a poem daily! Are you participating and sharing your flair in NaPoWriMo?

#10090:	March 25, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Edgar Albert Guest The life and poetry of Edgar Albert Guest How do you overcome writer's block?

#10080:	March 18, 2020	by Fyn-dragon
Poetry is not quarantined! Sticking close to home equals more time to write! Everyone has a homebound story - what's yours?

#10063:	March 11, 2020	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry By Numbers Part Two: 5’s & 6's Poetry By Numbers - 2.0 Part Two: 5’s, and 6’s What are other poetry 5's and 6's that you can think of?

#10050:	March 04, 2020	by Warped Sanity
Freedom Within Form Many modern forms allow freedom, while still setting restrictions. One such form is the bop. Have you ever heard of the bop form? If so, have you attempted the form.

#10045:	February 26, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Oliver Wendell Holmes The life and poetry of Oliver Wendell Holmes To rhyme or not to rhyme? What is your preference when writing poetry?

#10032:	February 19, 2020	by Fyn-dragon
Land of Poetry Anywhere can be...for me, currently, drawing on inspiration from Maui. Ever take time on vacation to simply write?

#10016:	February 12, 2020	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry By Numbers 2.0 Poetry By Numbers 2.0 - Part One: 2’s, 3’s, and 4’s Do you generally prefer couplets, tercets or quatrains?

#10000:	February 05, 2020	by eyestar~*
Jack Prelutsky The first US children's Poet Laureate! What treasures do you keep in your writing spot to inspire you or keep you comfy?

#9994:	January 29, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Mark van Doren The life and poetry of Mark van Doren Our winter has been cold and I'm looking forward to spring. What is your favorite spring poem?

#9981:	January 22, 2020	by Fyn-dragon
Odd Connections The pairing of perhaps oddball words to create visuals Has a poem ever struck you mid-conversation?

#9962:	January 15, 2020	by Red Writing Hood <3
20/20 Poetry Vision I can see clearly now... So what's your vision for your poetry in the upcoming year? Upcoming decade?

#9950:	January 08, 2020	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Dare to Say I Write Poems The art of crafting a poem that you want to read aloud Do you write a poem for yourself or for others? Tell why you are nervous about telling others you write poetry?

#9939:	January 01, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Louise Bogan The life and poetry of Louise Bogan What writing New Year's resolution have you made?

#9935:	December 25, 2019	by Fyn-dragon
Christmas Magic A Story, A Memory but so MUCH MORE! Best Holiday memory ever?

#9921:	December 18, 2019	by Red Writing Hood <3
Wrapping Up Those Poetry Gifts with... Wrapping Up Those Poetry Gifts with the Wrapped Refrain 1) Gift boxes, gift bags or wrapping paper? 2) Rhyme or no rhyme?

#9906:	December 11, 2019	by eyestar~*
Relax with a bit of Christmas poetry! A few of my favourite poems for the season! Do you have a favourite seasonal or Christmas poem or song?

#9899:	December 04, 2019	by Stormy Lady
William Carlos Williams The life and poetry of William Carlos Williams Who is your favorite poet to read and why?

#9890:	November 27, 2019	by Fyn-dragon
GivingThanks Poetry - Theirs and Yours! The famous and 'not so' - Let them inspire you to write your own great grateful poetry. A though or three - what are you most grateful for?

#9875:	November 20, 2019	by Red Writing Hood <3
Memorialize your Memories in Poetry Memorialize your Special Memories in Poetry What is a special memory you can memorialize in poetry?

#9863:	November 13, 2019	by eyestar~*
Haiku Master Jane Reichhold A little view of an influential haiku poet and teacher, Jane Reichhold n/a

#9850:	November 06, 2019	by Stormy Lady
Christina Rossetti The life and poetry of Christina Rossetti n/a

#9841:	October 30, 2019	by Fyn-dragon
Creepy Poetry Try something new... Try picking a 'creepy-crawly and write a poem about why it is creepy or scary, or write one that makes it seem nice!

#9823:	October 23, 2019	by Red Writing Hood <3
Challenge Yourself Part 2 Adding to a newsletter I wrote about 3 years ago. Let's take it up a notch! How do you challenge yourself?

#9808:	October 16, 2019	by ~Minja~
Poetry As a Gift Not all gifts are wrapped in a way you'd expect them to be wrapped. What is the most unusual gift you have ever received?

#9802:	October 09, 2019	by Stormy Lady
John Crowe Ransom The life and poetry of John Crowe Ransom What is your favorite patriotic poem and who is it written by?

#9790:	October 02, 2019	by Fyn-dragon
Observations Along Our Walking Trail Little things, mostly. Details. Occurrences. Moments. The things that can morph into a poem or add nuance to one. Ever started out to write a poem about one thing and then have it grab the reins and be about something else entirely?

#9775:	September 25, 2019	by Red Writing Hood <3
No Place Like Home Poetry Just like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, there’s no place like home… for ideas. Share a local place you can go to today to get some poetry ideas.

#9757:	September 18, 2019	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!
Poetry - In a Festival! One of the organisers of the Bengaluru Poetry Festival, on the festival and his involvement with it. Does poetry draw crowds?

#9753:	September 11, 2019	by Stormy Lady
Hilda Doolittle The life and poetry of Hilda Doolittle What is your favorite "creepy" poem?

#9744:	September 04, 2019	by Fyn-dragon
Happy Birthday... WDC Birthday...19 years and countain What were you doing 19 years ago?

#9727:	August 28, 2019	by Red Writing Hood <3
What is Your Poetry Why? What is Your Poetry Why and Sharing That Why With Others What is your poetry why? What motivates you to write poetry?

#9717:	August 21, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Without Rhyme, With Reason Blank verse is telling a story in verse - lyric though not metric, rhythimc though not rhyming Reading aloud, do you hear a difference between blank verse and a story poem?

#9711:	August 14, 2019	by Stormy Lady
Julie Hill Alger The life and poetry of Julie Hill Alger As the seasons are changing does your poetry change with it? Do you have have a favorite fall poem?

#9697:	August 07, 2019	by Fyn-dragon
Toni Morrison - The Loss of a Poet Pulitzer Prize winner and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison passes away...epic loss. What was your favorite of her writings?

#9677:	July 31, 2019	by Red Writing Hood <3
Juxtaposition Poetry Mission Poets use tools to create deep moments out of ink and paper. Juxtaposition is one of those tools that writers can use. My favorite poet that used juxtaposition a lot is Langston Hughes. Who is your favorite poet to use this tool?

#9665:	July 24, 2019	by eyestar~*
Alison Cockburn of Scotland On the life and influence of Alison Cockburn n/a

#9657:	July 17, 2019	by Stormy Lady
Shel Silverstein the life and poetry of Shel Silverstein Do you have any suggestions that might help other poets to successfully write children's poetry?

#9648:	July 10, 2019	by Fyn-dragon
Vocalizing... Reasons to read your work out loud... Ever done a poetry reading?

#9629:	July 03, 2019	by Red Writing Hood <3
Collaborate & Listen: Part 2 Collaborate & Listen: Part 2 – Collaborations with Others Outside of the Written/Verbal Arts What are some other ways you could collaborate poetically with those who aren't writers?

#9614:	June 26, 2019	by eyestar~*
Al Hunter A brief look at the Ashinaabe Poet Al Hunter. n/a

#9609:	June 19, 2019	by Stormy Lady
Alec Derwent Hope The life and poetry of Alec Derwent Hope Do you find it easier to write poems that are happy or poems that are emotional? Why?

#9597:	June 12, 2019	by Fyn-dragon
With The Stroke of a Pen A heartbeat or the beat of a hummingbird's wing -life changes... Has your perspective ever changed in a heartbeat?

#9578:	June 05, 2019	by Red Writing Hood <3
Collaborate & Listen: Poetry Collabs Collaborate & Listen: Poetry Collaborations. From team collaborations and forms to unconscious and cross collaborations. When was the last time you collaborated with someone and what was the result of that collaboration?

#9567:	May 29, 2019	by eyestar~*
Wislawa Szymborska Check out this Nobel Prize winner, Wislawa Szymborska. n/a

#9559:	May 22, 2019	by Stormy Lady
Willa Cather The life and poetry of Willa Cather Who is your all time favorite poet and why?

#9549:	May 15, 2019	by Fyn-dragon
Fluidic Poetry When a visual in life or film prompts the urge to translate it into words. Ever been inspired by a moment of something with intense movement you've seen on TV or film? Or in real life?

#9531:	May 08, 2019	by Red Writing Hood <3
Tell Me a (Poetry) Story Pt 2 Once upon a time there lived a beautiful princess. She learned to bake sweet treats for the townspeople and everyone... What are some ways you've employed story telling in your poetry?

#9515:	May 01, 2019	by eyestar~*
First Nations Poet Lee Maracle A look at Lee Maracle, a renouned Canadian First Nations poet and author n/a

#9506:	April 24, 2019	by Stormy Lady
Edgar Allen Poe The life and poetry of Edgar Allen Poe Do things that go bump in the night fuel your poetry?

#9497:	April 17, 2019	by Fyn-dragon
Hide and Seek Inspiration hides in the most amazing places --if you know where to look! Oddest place you've ever 'found' a poem?

#9481:	April 10, 2019	by Red Writing Hood <3
Try Something New with Your Poetry Try something poetically new. Not sure how? Read some great ideas to get you started! What are some things you've done to take risks and do something new with your poetry?

#9474:	April 03, 2019	by Warped Sanity
The Structure of Free Verse This newsletter shares some of the structural tools free verse poets use. What creative ways do you utilize punctuation and linebreaks in your freeform poetry?

#9460:	March 27, 2019	by Stormy Lady
Robert Graves The life and poetry of Robert Graves The seasons are changing once again and many famous poets wrote about. Do you write poems about the changing seasons?

#9447:	March 20, 2019	by Fyn-dragon
Confidence! Self-deprecating behaviors are not your friend! We've all read 'supposedly' great poetry that wasn't and vise-versa - don't knock your work!

#9428:	March 13, 2019	by Red Writing Hood <3
Using Books to Help With Writing Poetry Using Books to Help With Writing Poetry – From Resources to Prompts and More! Who are your top three favorite poets?

#9412:	March 06, 2019	by eyestar~*
Spring into Lady's Slippers! Forms: Lady's Slipper and Punnett! and Happy Birthday Elizabeth Browning. n/a

#9404:	February 27, 2019	by Stormy Lady
Bliss Carman The life and poetry of Bliss Carman What type of poetry do you enjoy writing more?

#9395:	February 20, 2019	by Fyn-dragon
Logophiles Unite! Lover of words - there's a word for that! Ever wiped your philtrum? Had a missing aglet? Typed a paper and noticed you had no tittles? (Not a typo)

#9379:	February 13, 2019	by Red Writing Hood <3
Opposites Attract - Opposites in Poetry Opposites are found everywhere, including poetry. This month I will share some poetry opposites. What is your favorite way to utilize opposites in your poetry?

#9355:	January 30, 2019	by Stormy Lady
Robinson Jeffers The life and poetry of Robinson Jeffers n/a

#9347:	January 23, 2019	by Fyn-dragon
Distillation Getting down to the good stuff! Can you write without using the words in this newsletter? It's harder than you may think! ;-)

#9329:	January 16, 2019	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry Resolutions into Poetry Goals Turn Poetry Writing Resolutions Into Accomplishable Poetry Writing Goals What are your poetry goals for the new year?

#9317:	January 09, 2019	by eyestar~*
Do the YA DU poem. A peek at the YA DU form from Burma. n/a

#9309:	January 02, 2019	by Stormy Lady
Elizabeth Jennings The Life and poetry of Elizabeth Jennings What are your writing goals for this year? Write more poems? Publish your poetry? Read your poems publicly?

#9298:	December 26, 2018	by Fyn-dragon
Moments Little things mean a lot! What was your 'best moment' this Christmas past?

#9283:	December 19, 2018	by Red Writing Hood <3
It's Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Poetry It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas: Part 2 What type of Christmas joy do you try to spread every season?

#9263:	December 05, 2018	by Stormy Lady
Holiday Poems This newsletters includes holiday poems that I enjoy. What is your favorite holiday poem?

#9250:	November 28, 2018	by Fyn-dragon
Observations: Tree Traditions Out and about to find that perfect tree, we saw SO much more! Do you have an oft told tale of finding that perfect tree?

#9231:	November 21, 2018	by Red Writing Hood <3
Ekphrasis: Poetry About Art Come on in and learn about another genre form: Ekphrasis. Besides paintings and sculptures, what are other art mediums someone could write an ekphrasis poem on?

#9218:	November 14, 2018	by eyestar~*
Remembering.. John Mcrae's in Flanders Fields n/a

#9210:	November 07, 2018	by Stormy Lady
Robert William Service The life and poetry of Robert William Service Who is your favorite female poet and why?

#9204:	October 31, 2018	by Fyn-dragon
Poeticality Descriptions Ever have an odd phrase catch you by surprise?

#9188:	October 24, 2018	by Red Writing Hood <3
Death & Magic--Halloween-y Poetry Forms Death & Magic--Sharing a Couple Halloween-y-like Poetry Forms What's your favorite poetry form for creating spooky kind of poem.

#9174:	October 17, 2018	by eyestar~*
Vive la Villanelle Vision of the villanelle poem form. n/a

#9163:	October 10, 2018	by Stormy Lady
John Berryman The life and poetry of John Berryman n/a

#9154:	October 03, 2018	by Fyn-dragon
Make breath Poetry is not just words on a page What your favorite 'come alive' poem on wdc?

#9137:	September 26, 2018	by Red Writing Hood <3
WDC Poetry Resources Writing.com poetry resources: From poetry information to poetry practice. What's your favorite poetry resource in one or all of these areas: 1) Poetry information, 2) Poetry fellowship, 3) Poetry practice?

#9121:	September 19, 2018	by eyestar~*
The Dream Song with 18 lines! a brief look at the 18 line form of John Berryman n/a

#9116:	September 12, 2018	by Stormy Lady
Laura Riding Jackson Exploring the life and poetry of Laura Riding Jackson Who is your favorite female poet and why?

#9107:	September 05, 2018	by Fyn-dragon
Observations at the Renn Faire Using (common) senses in all our rambles! What treasures have you mined on any given day? Every day is an opportunity to mine a gem!

#9088:	August 29, 2018	by Red Writing Hood <3
School Back Session: Teaching Poetry School’s Back in Session. Teaching a Poetry Lesson List three local places you can think of right now where you could teach a poetry lesson within your local community?

#9062:	August 22, 2018	by eyestar~*
The Iconic Anne Hebert! A bio of the emotionally charged rebel, Anne Hebert, Quebecois author and poet! Know a poet who "played with fire"?

#9051:	August 15, 2018	by Stormy Lady
Margaret Widdemer The poetry and life of Margaret Widdemer. Who inspired you to start writing poetry?

#9045:	August 08, 2018	by Fyn-dragon
Odd Perspective or Frame Picking a different viewpoint or perspective for a poem. Ever choses someone else's footprints, a different pair of eyes?

#9027:	August 01, 2018	by Red Writing Hood <3
Little Moments Can Make Powerful Poetry Little Moments Can Make Powerful Poetry and a Little Poetry Can Make a Moment Powerful What's your favorite way to challenge yourself poetically?

#9013:	July 18, 2018	by Stormy Lady
Randall Jarrell The poetry and life of Randall Jarrell n/a

#9001:	July 11, 2018	by Fyn-dragon
Making Lemon-Aid! They say when life gives you lemons.... How do you make smiles from lemons?

#8983:	July 04, 2018	by Red Writing Hood <3
Visual or Spatial Verse: Part Seven Visual or Spatial Verse: Formatting Poetry to Create Added Depth, Part Seven: WDC Member Invented Forms Have you created a poetry form or variation? If so, what do you call it? Feel free to share with the Poetry Newsletter!

#8969:	June 27, 2018	by eyestar~*
Fukuda Chiyo-ni: Woman Haiku Master A brief encounter with Fukuda Chiyo-ni, popular haijin who influenced the recognition of female haiku writers. n/a

#8966:	June 20, 2018	by Stormy Lady
John Betjeman The life and poetry of John Betjeman Do all great poets have demons, they struggle with, within themselves?

#8957:	June 13, 2018	by Fyn-dragon
Summertime Writing Longer days of summer offer more space, opportunities and inspiration for writing! Ever written a poem by firefly light, contemplated the designs of a summer storm or read the story told by tree bark?

#8936:	June 06, 2018	by Red Writing Hood <3
Visual or Spatial Verse: Part Six Visual or Spatial Verse: Formatting Poetry to Create Added Depth, Part Six: Hourglasses & Wheelchairs Think about the last poem you created: Which came first, the form you wanted to use or the topic you wanted to cover?

#8915:	May 23, 2018	by Stormy Lady
Dame Mary Gilmore The poetry and life of Dame Mary Gilmore n/a

#8904:	May 16, 2018	by Fyn-dragon
Random Thoughts Even odd, random thought can spark a poem! What's the oddest thing to inspire a poem of yours?

#8887:	May 09, 2018	by Red Writing Hood <3
Visual or Spatial Verse: Part Five Visual or Spatial Verse: Formatting Poetry to Create Added Depth, Part Five: Spiritual Forms I enjoy using the many poetic tools in our tool box. My favorite is metaphor. What's your favorite poetic tool to use?

#8875:	May 02, 2018	by eyestar~*
Nine is for NONET! Features of the NONET poem form. n/a

#8869:	April 25, 2018	by Stormy Lady
Dylan Thomas The poetry and life of Dylan Thomas Are there poems that stick with you? "Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light"

#8860:	April 18, 2018	by Fyn-dragon
Hanging On Thru NaPoWriMo Just over halfway through...keeping up? Have you ever done a NaPoWriMo before?

#8842:	April 11, 2018	by Red Writing Hood <3
Visual or Spatial Verse: Part Four Visual or Spatial Verse: Formatting Poetry to Create Added Depth, Part Four: Stairs & Stars and Zigzags Just by word playing, I've invented a wave-type form. What visual forms have you just realized you may have invented?

#8835:	April 04, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Prompted ~ NaPoWriMo ~ Crafting poetry prompted by images in word or pattern Is it harder to write to a particular theme or to a structured form?

#8825:	March 28, 2018	by Stormy Lady
Charles Baudelaire The life and poetry of Charles Baudelaire Do you read poetry that has been translated into other languages? Does it hold the same meaning once translated?

#8813:	March 21, 2018	by Fyn-dragon
Why Write a Poem? Reasoning behind the poetry- beyond the obvious.... Why write a specific poem?

#8797:	March 14, 2018	by Red Writing Hood <3
Visual or Spatial Verse: Part Three Visual or Spatial Verse: Formatting Poetry to Create Added Depth, Part Three: Geometric Forms There are other poetry forms reminiscent of geometric shapes not mentioned in the article, like the diamante. Can you think of any others?

#8787:	March 07, 2018	by eyestar~*
Noodling for NaPoWriMo Getting ready for NaPoWriMo! n/a

#8784:	February 28, 2018	by Stormy Lady
Vachel Lindsay The life and poetry of Vachel Lindsay Have you written a "How Do I Love Thee," poem? Would You?

#8772:	February 21, 2018	by Fyn-dragon
BE a Wordsmith! Using words carefully to enhance your poetry. Ever read something where your brain rebelled at the writer's choice of words instead of more descriptive words?

#8753:	February 14, 2018	by Red Writing Hood <3
Visual or Spatial Verse Part Two Visual or Spatial Verse: Formatting Poetry to Create Added Depth, Part Two. Today will be some butterfly shape forms, Can you think of any other ways (differing syllabic strings or other way) you might create a butterfly form?

#8744:	February 07, 2018	by eyestar~*
Children's Poet: Shel Silverstein a peek at this iconic writer! n/a

#8737:	January 31, 2018	by Stormy Lady
Sylvia Plath Discovering the life and poetry of Sylvia Plath Its a New Year, is there a new you in your writing goals for 2018?

#8724:	January 24, 2018	by Fyn-dragon
Buried Treasure Cobwebs, dusty boxes, lost treasures ... Oh My! Have you ever taken a trip back in time and read things you've forgotten you'd written?

#8708:	January 17, 2018	by Red Writing Hood <3
Creating Depth: Visual or Spatial Verse Visual or Spatial Verse: Formatting Poetry to Create Added Depth, Part One What are your favorite ways to create depth in your poetry?

#8691:	January 10, 2018	by eyestar~*
What's Here For Poets? a peek at what WDC has to offer Poets! n/a

#8684:	January 03, 2018	by Stormy Lady
Philip Larkin The life and poetry of Philip Larkin n/a

#8676:	December 27, 2017	by Fyn-dragon
What Was Hiding Beneath All the Mess? Cleaning up after Christmas ... Amazing the things found buried in the mess! Ever written about the AFTERMATH of a holiday?

#8666:	December 20, 2017	by Red Writing Hood <3
Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas. Learn a couple Christmas-y poetry forms. What's the one thing that makes Christmas feel like Christmas to you?

#8641:	December 13, 2017	by eyestar~*
Sing Along. Repeat! Sing along. Some fun with Cumulative songs and poems! n/a

#8636:	December 06, 2017	by Stormy Lady
Clement Clarke Moore The life and poetry of Clement Clarke Moore Did you know you, one of your favorite Christmas stories is a poem written by Clement Clarke Moore?

#8625:	November 29, 2017	by Fyn-dragon
Poetically Speaking ... err ... Writing! Using poetry in non-poetry Poetical writing ... ever tried it?

#8609:	November 22, 2017	by Red Writing Hood <3
Tell Me a (Poetry) Story Telling stories in poetry, and a couple of forms to create them. What childhood Thanksgiving memories do you have?

#8598:	November 15, 2017	by eyestar~*
Advice of a Master Poet: Rilke a look at the Letters of Rainer Maria Rilke. n/a

#8594:	November 08, 2017	by Stormy Lady
William Stafford The life and poetry of William Stafford Do you prefer short and simple poems or long and structured poems?

#8575:	November 01, 2017	by Fyn-dragon
Little Things Mean A Lot! Sometimes a poem is born from the littlest of things! What's the last 'little' thing that became a poem for you?

#8567:	October 25, 2017	by Red Writing Hood <3
Fright Write: Enhance Your Spooky Poetry Fright Write: Ways to Enhance Your Spooky Poetry. Besides turning poetry into kinetic poems or formatting into shape poems, what're other ways to add dimension to poetry?

#8551:	October 18, 2017	by eyestar~*
Kwansabas a brief look at Eugene Redmond's Kwansaba poem form. n/a

#8547:	October 11, 2017	by Stormy Lady
Walter Savage Landor The poetry and Life of Walter Savage Landor What is your favorite holiday to write a poetry for?

#8530:	October 04, 2017	by Fyn-dragon
I feel a poem coming on... When a phrase intrigues ... or you see something from a new perspective and lightning strikes! Ever have an idea hit you out of the blue?

#8521:	September 27, 2017	by Red Writing Hood <3
We’re Number One! Forms Focused on #1 We’re Number One! Poetry Forms That Focus on the Number One in some way. The featured forms focused on number one with rhyme and 1st lines. What other ways could a poet focus on the number one?

#8507:	September 20, 2017	by eyestar~*
The Fab Four Haijin A brief look at early Master Haiku poets. n/a

#8496:	September 13, 2017	by Stormy Lady
Robert Seymour Bridges The life and poetry of Robert Seymour Bridges n/a

#8486:	September 06, 2017	by Fyn-dragon
WDC: Best Writing Site in the World! 17 years is phenomenally long in continuously ongoing internet sites! What's the favorite piece you've ever written?

#8471:	August 30, 2017	by Red Writing Hood <3
Potpourri Poetry Potpourri Poetry AKA Poetry Forms Found While Sitting On My Sofa Fighting a Cold Is there a poetry form that you find comforting? Why?

#8457:	August 23, 2017	by eyestar~*
Are you here for a Gwawdodyn? How to write the Welsh form of the Gwawdodyn. Are you in to writing a Gwawdodyn?

#8448:	August 16, 2017	by Stormy Lady
A. A. Milne The life and poetry of A. A. Milne Can the bedtime story, you tell your children tonight, turn into your next poem?

#8434:	August 09, 2017	by Fyn-dragon
Muses 101 The care and feeding of your muse Who is your muse or what is your muse...

#8419:	August 02, 2017	by Red Writing Hood <3
Do You Have a Minute? Do You Have a Minute? Moment Sharing Poetry... What things happened to you, or things you saw this week could you turn into a poem?

#8405:	July 26, 2017	by eyestar~*
Let's Fib! How to create a Fib Poem. Can poetry and math mix?

#8403:	July 19, 2017	by Stormy Lady
J. R. R. Tolkien The life and poetry of J. R. R. Tolkien Did you know J. R. R. Tolkien wrote poetry?

#8389:	July 12, 2017	by Fyn-dragon
Poems Are Everywhere! Poems are just scattered about - only waiting for you to pick them up and fly! Nothing is off limits! What's the weirdest thing that has ever sparked a poem for you?

#8373:	July 05, 2017	by Red Writing Hood <3
Star Spangled Poetry Learn how to create the Blitz and the Beacon of Hope poetry forms. One poetry form featured today uses formatting to create a rhythm (The Blitz) and the other uses it to create a visual (The Beacon of Hope). What are some other things formatting can create in poetry?

#8361:	June 28, 2017	by Andy~hating university
Breaking the rules Surely, rules are there to help us? But what happens if we don't follow the rules Have you ever read a poem that you felt broke the accepted rules?

#8351:	June 21, 2017	by Stormy Lady
Patrick Kavanagh The life and poetry of Patrick Kavanagh Do you read poets from other counties? Who is your favorite?

#8339:	June 14, 2017	by Fyn-dragon
Observationally speaking... A writer must be observant of the world around them... What is the oddest thing you've ever observed?

#8327:	June 07, 2017	by Red Writing Hood <3
Follow the Leader Poetry A couple of poetry forms that "follow the leader" and how to create them. Can you think of any other childhood games that are emulated in poetry?

#8309:	May 31, 2017	by eyestar~*
The Canadian "Keats" A look at Archibald Lampman! n/a

#8301:	May 24, 2017	by Stormy Lady
Mark Van Doren The life and poetry of Mark Van Doren Spring has sprung, have the birds creeping and flowers blooming inspired you to write any new poems?

#8294:	May 17, 2017	by Fyn-dragon
Mom-ification! Writing about Moms ... we've all had one. Keeping it real! Ever recognized your own mom (or maybe yourself) when someone writes about their Mother?

#8278:	May 10, 2017	by Red Writing Hood <3
The Short End of the Poetry Stick Part 2 The Short End of the Poetry Stick Part 2: A Few More Short Poetry Forms & How to Create Them What is your favorite short poetry form and why?

#8264:	May 03, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Rhythm of Blank Verse The lyric beauty of blank verse poetry - yes, it's got metrics In a poem, when is drawing a blank a good thing?

#8255:	April 26, 2017	by Stormy Lady
Sara Teasdale The life and poetry of Sara Teasdale Is your poetry driven by emotions or by your environment?

#8240:	April 19, 2017	by Fyn-dragon
Poetry and Audience Variety is the spice of life, but no one likes everything! Do you write your poetry for you ...or your audience? Both?

#8227:	April 12, 2017	by Red Writing Hood <3
Easter Poetry Forms Poetry forms that remind me of Easter. How do you celebrate Easter? Do you celebrate a different holiday this time of year?

#8213:	April 05, 2017	by eyestar~*
It's NaPoWriMo Time! April is NaPoWriMo Month! Find out why and how it all works! Is your spring muse seeking a new vista? Ever entered the NaPoWriMo, even just for fun?

#8207:	March 29, 2017	by Stormy Lady
Mary Elizabeth Coleridge The life and poetry of Mary Elizabeth Coleridge Do you write your poetry under a pen name?

#8194:	March 22, 2017	by Fyn-dragon
When Words Fail Never thought I could run out of words... What do you do when even the thesaurus runs out of adequate words?

#8164:	March 15, 2017	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry Games! Have fun with your poetry alone or with a group of friends with these poetry games. How do you play with poetry?

#8163:	March 08, 2017	by eyestar~*
Tekahionwake Celebrating the anniversary of E. Pauline Johnson, or "double life" Tekahionwake. What is the song your paddle sings?

#8152:	March 01, 2017	by Stormy Lady
Amy Lowell Exploring the poetry and life of Amy Lowell Do you believe that imagism was one of the most influential movements in English poetry?

#8145:	February 22, 2017	by Fyn-dragon
You Got Your Idea Where? Sometimes ideas spring from the strangest places! Do let oddball ideas inspire you?

#8129:	February 15, 2017	by Red Writing Hood <3
Romance Poetry: Sonnets Part 4 Part 4 on sonnets. Covers basics of sonnets and more sonnet variations. What is your favorite type of meter?

#8114:	February 08, 2017	by eyestar~*
Romantics At Heart! A brief tour of some Romantic poems for fun and inspiration! Remember the Romantic Poets?

#8107:	February 01, 2017	by Stormy Lady
Edna St. Vincent Millay The life and poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay Does your poetry show your political views or do you keep politics out of it?

#8095:	January 25, 2017	by Fyn-dragon
Observations on...Life .. and ... Poetry Why are some afraid to write poetry and how does being observant figure in? What is the oddest thing you've seen that inspired a poem?

#8086:	January 18, 2017	by Red Writing Hood <3
Anaphora & Epiphora Anaphora & Epiphora – What They Are & Some Poetry Forms that Use Them. What is your favorite literary device to use in poetry?

#8071:	January 11, 2017	by eyestar~*
HAIKU How To! Join a budding Haiku poet sharing tips on the mystery of Haiku. Ever pondered on Haiku form and been confused? Me too.

#8062:	January 04, 2017	by Stormy Lady
Stephen Crane The life and poetry of Stephen Crane "Places among the stars, Soft gardens near the sun, Keep your distant beauty; Shed no beams upon my weak heart."

#8051:	December 28, 2016	by Fyn-dragon
Janus Doorways Looking forward by looking back. Looking back to see forward. Does history repeat itself? Can we learn from our past?

#8035:	December 21, 2016	by Red Writing Hood <3
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like... It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like December Poetry: Some poetry forms that remind me of December celebrations. What other poetry forms remind you of these or other December holiday celebrations?

#8030:	December 14, 2016	by Elle
It's not true! Not all poems are autobiographical, and it is dangerous to assume they are. Poetry can be powerful and personal... But don't assume that the poet is describing their own experience!

#8017:	December 07, 2016	by Stormy Lady
Alfred Noyes The life and poetry of Alfred Noyes The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas...

#8001:	November 30, 2016	by Fyn-dragon
Trivialities Can Be Used in Poetry Too! What might be a little-known piece of trivia can spark a poem! What's the oddest thing you've written a poem about and why?

#7990:	November 23, 2016	by Red Writing Hood <3
Thankful for Collaboration in Poetry Thankful for Collaboration in Poetry: Looking at two forms that were created by collaboration, and how to create them. How have you collaborated in poetry?

#7972:	November 16, 2016	by Marci Missing Everyone
Prose Poetry - A Love Child How to blend poetry and prose into prose poetry or poetic prose. Can you think of any other literature forms that make a literary love child?

#7964:	November 09, 2016	by Stormy Lady
Isabella Valancy Crawford The life and poetry of Isabella Valancy Crawford n/a

#7946:	November 02, 2016	by Fyn-dragon
What's Behind the Poem? What (exactly) are you trying to communicate? Do you tend to 'tell a story' in your poetry or communicate some basic, simple truth?

#7933:	October 26, 2016	by Red Writing Hood <3
A Step Into Dark and Light in Poetry It's a spooky time of year here in the United States, so take a step with me into dark and light in poetry. Are you going to spend the 31st in the dark, the light or a combination of the two?

#7908:	October 12, 2016	by Stormy Lady
Austin Clarke The life and poetry of Austin clarke Faintly through mist of broken water ...

#7899:	October 05, 2016	by Fyn-dragon
Look for the Little Details! Sometimes it is the smallest things that have the biggest impact! What are the little things you miss about a child who has moved out, a deceased parent or a home where you used to live?

#7881:	September 28, 2016	by Red Writing Hood <3
Shining a Beacon of Hope Through Poetry Shining Out a Beacon of Hope Through Poetry - Beacon of Hope poetry form. What are your thoughts on concrete/shape poetry? Does it generally enhance the poem?

#7862:	September 14, 2016	by Stormy Lady
Mary Darby Robinson The life and poetry of Mary Darby Robinson And pale their faces were, as snow, And sullenly they wander'd: And to the skies with hollow eyes...

#7847:	September 07, 2016	by Fyn-dragon
New Season - New Suggestions The change of seasons offers new ideas Which is your favorite season and why?

#7830:	August 31, 2016	by Red Writing Hood <3
School’s Back in Session! School’s Back in Session. Time for a Poetry Lesson! What school memories do you want to share?

#7814:	August 17, 2016	by Stormy Lady
William Ernest Henley The life and poetry of William Ernest Henley "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul."

#7797:	August 10, 2016	by Fyn-dragon
The Junque Drawer A repository for odd facts, pet peeves, off the wall questions and future 'This could be a future story, poem or ... ??' What drives you crazy when you are reading and see ... ?

#7782:	August 03, 2016	by Red Writing Hood <3
Summer Time Family Time Poetry Forms that remind me of the family fun of singing and dancing—and a little bit of the silliness of family gatherings. Is there a poetry form that reminds you of the family fun your family likes to have?

#7763:	July 20, 2016	by Stormy Lady
Robert Southey The life and poetry of Robert Southey n/a

#7748:	July 13, 2016	by Fyn-dragon
Selling Yourself - Sell Your Poetry Cracking into the Niche World of Poetry books Why 'should' someone buy your poetic works?

#7734:	July 06, 2016	by Red Writing Hood <3
Let Freedom Ring with Poetry This month I’ve chosen a couple of poetry forms that remind me of America and freedom. How would you use the poetry forms presented this month to share your thoughts on freedom?

#7716:	June 29, 2016	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!
The Magical Feel of Live Poetry Poetry ... to be experienced, explained or experimented with? What do you do with poetry?

#7708:	June 22, 2016	by Stormy Lady
Weldon Kees The life and poetry of Weldon Kees n/a

#7696:	June 15, 2016	by Fyn-dragon
Thinking Poetically An experiment in speaking in non-rhyming poetry... Have you ever try to vary how you speak to consider the reactions you might get?

#7677:	June 08, 2016	by Red Writing Hood <3
Summertime Celebrations with Poetry June brings weddings, graduations & Father’s Day parties. This month poetry forms reminiscent of June celebrations. What do you celebrate in the month of June? How will you choose to mark this celebration?

#7674:	June 01, 2016	by Elle
What makes a winner? How can you ensure that you write the poem that wins the contest? How can you ensure that you write the poem that wins the contest?

#7657:	May 25, 2016	by Stormy Lady
Carl Sandburg The life and poetry Carl Sandburg The dust gets deeper and darker. Do the doors and lintels shudder? How long must we listen here? How long before we go?

#7647:	May 18, 2016	by Fyn-dragon
Silver Linings When life deals nasty blows, the poet knows...time to write! Have you used your poetry to help you when life isn't all you'd like it to be?

#7633:	May 11, 2016	by Red Writing Hood <3
Challenge Yourself Discover some poetic ways to challenge and exercise your writing muscles. What's your favorite way to challenge yourself in poetry writing?

#7629:	May 04, 2016	by Dawn Embers
Different Ways to Explain Form Used A few options on how to showcase the form used in poetry items. How do you show the form used for a poem or do you prefer to leave that part out?

#7600:	April 20, 2016	by Fyn-dragon
Sparks.. We each have different things to kindle the fire of our writing. Live a 'creative life!' What matches cause your writing sparks to burst into flame?

#7582:	April 13, 2016	by Red Writing Hood <3
A Spring Poetry Fling In celebration of spring, I’ve found a couple of concrete (shape) poems that remind me of the season. Enjoy. A two-part question: What is your happiest spring memory? Have you used that memory in your writing?

#7573:	April 06, 2016	by Kit
Don't Silence Your Poetic Voice Everyone has their own poetic voice. Don't silence it if others don't seem to understand it. What is the most unusual poem that you have ever written?

#7562:	March 30, 2016	by Stormy Lady
John Betjeman The life and poetry of John Betjeman Where does your muse live, within yourself or another perhaps?

#7548:	March 23, 2016	by Fyn-dragon
Reviewing Reviews Considering word choice when writing reviews! What is YOUR idea of a helpful review?

#7531:	March 16, 2016	by Red Writing Hood <3
Getting Ready For National Poetry Month It's the 20th anniversary of National Poetry Month. Get some ideas on how you might want to celebrate. How are you going to celebrate poetry this April?

#7516:	March 09, 2016	by Elle
Expanding My Horizons Have you considered what it is that you need in order to grow as a poet? And if so, have you done anything about it? It's time to expand your horizons and discover new poetical interests!

#7504:	March 02, 2016	by Stormy Lady
Pablo Neruda The life and poetry of Pablo Neruda n/a

#7498:	February 24, 2016	by Fyn-dragon
Audience Who, exactly, are you writing for? Do you write for yourself ... or for your reader?

#7485:	February 17, 2016	by Red Writing Hood <3
Romance Poetry: Canzone Romance poetry, the canzone, and a challenge... How can you challenge yourself and write a love poem outside your comfort zone?

#7473:	February 10, 2016	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Lyric voice of the balladeer Lyric verse is vividly inscribed in a ballad ~ no mere memory, but a vital, evolving voice Does the rhythmic voice of a ballad have relevance in the disconnected world of today?

#7460:	February 03, 2016	by Stormy Lady
Ellis Parker Bulter The life and poetry of Ellis Parker Butler "Mere worldly wealth does not possess The power of giving happiness."

#7449:	January 27, 2016	by Fyn-dragon
Growing Up Into a Writer Writing is a craft we practice. It is an ongoing process. Does anyone really ever know it all?

#7429:	January 20, 2016	by Red Writing Hood <3
Make It New The new year is a time of reflection and renewal. Why not bring that to your poetry? What techniques do you use to create new poetry from past poems?

#7417:	January 13, 2016	by Cinn
New Year, Old Poetry A writer's non-writing poetry resolution. Who is your biggest fan?

#7410:	January 06, 2016	by Stormy Lady
Ann Taylor The life and poetry of Ann Taylor Who hasn't looked up at the stars and started reciting twinkle twinkle little star? Do you know the rest of the poem?

#7390:	December 30, 2015	by Fyn-dragon
Look Back before You Look Ahead... Before you throw those 2015 calendars out, look back through them for events or memories to spark a poem. What happened that needs poem?

#7383:	December 23, 2015	by Red Writing Hood <3
A Gift for Phoebe: Phoebe's Form A combination of poetry gifts, and poetry forms. Have you ever created a poetry form for someone? What suggestions do you have for those who haven't tried but want to?

#7368:	December 16, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Tell the Story In Verse Narrative poetry may not always look like poetry, until you listen ... Do all poems tell a story?

#7360:	December 09, 2015	by Stormy Lady
Joaquin Miller Exploring the life of Cincinnatus Heine Miller pen name Joaquin Miller Who do you read, to help you overcome writer's block?

#7353:	December 02, 2015	by Fyn-dragon
Draw Me a Poem, Sing Me Some Art Looking at poetry from a different perspective Ever written a poem from last line to first?

#7337:	November 25, 2015	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry Line Endings Several things to consider when ending your lines of poetry. What are some specific reasons you've choose end-stop over enjambment?

#7321:	November 18, 2015	by Elle
A Perpetual Poetry Pupil As poets, are we limited to a single style that defines us or can we evolve and grow, changing our personal style? At what point can we remove the 'learner' label and consider ourselves fully educated poets?

#7317:	November 11, 2015	by Stormy Lady
A. S. J. Tessimond The life and poetry of A. S. J. Tessimond n/a

#7305:	November 04, 2015	by Fyn-dragon
Thinking ahead... Christmas is coming...here's a fun project, but it will take you some time! Not a last minute idea! How can you give yourself this Christmas?

#7293:	October 28, 2015	by Red Writing Hood <3
NaNoWriMo for Poets 2.0 Explore a few ways to participate in a November writing month challenge. What are your November writing goals? Are you participating in a writing challenge?

#7275:	October 21, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Crafting Tradition in Free Verse Step outside known conventions to craft your own patterns of lyric verse How does free verse differ from blank verse?

#7264:	October 14, 2015	by Stormy Lady
Howard Nemerov The life and poetry of Howard Nemerov Who can remember back to the first poets?

#7249:	October 07, 2015	by Fyn-dragon
Don't Settle For Mundane Prosaic poetry is a poet's worst nightmare! Are you guilty of falling into a cliché?

#7240:	September 30, 2015	by Red Writing Hood <3
Curses, Charms, and more—Oh my! Curses, Charms, and more—Oh my! Halloween-y Poetry Forms What's your favorite poetry form that is reminiscent of the spirit of Halloween or Samhain?

#7224:	September 23, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Rhythm without Rhyme ~ Blank Verse If you can write a story you can write a poem ^_^ If there is no rhyme, no meter, how can it still be a poem?

#7211:	September 16, 2015	by Stormy Lady
Willa Cather The life and poetry of Willa Cather "Where there is great love there are always miracles."

#7206:	September 09, 2015	by Fyn-dragon
Get Naked! (No, not literally!) The best poetry shows vulnerability, a depth of emotion and a true reality. How do you strip away the layers to get down to the real hiding underneath?

#7191:	September 02, 2015	by Red Writing Hood <3
School's Back in Session: Poetry Classes School's Back in Session: Poetry Classes. Places to find free and low cost poetry classes. What resources do you use to hone your poetry skills?

#7167:	August 19, 2015	by Stormy Lady
Sarojini Naidu The poetry and life of Sarojini Naidu How has your life inspired your poetry?

#7156:	August 12, 2015	by Fyn-dragon
Observations While Sitting at my Desk Seeing what you see every day from a new perspective! When was the last time you actually 'saw' what was around you?

#7139:	August 05, 2015	by Red Writing Hood <3
Word Play! - Playing With Poetry Several ways to play with poetry in both the cyber world and the real world. How do YOU play with poetry?

#7114:	July 22, 2015	by Stormy Lady
William Stafford The life and poetry of William Stafford When did you meet your Muse?

#7103:	July 15, 2015	by Fyn-dragon
Observations on a Stormy Weekend Poetry is created through and as a result of observations. These may be found anywhere, any time: but only if you look! Where might you look to find inspiration?

#7087:	July 08, 2015	by Red Writing Hood <3
Couplet Poetry Forms Part 2 Couplet Poetry Forms Part 2: Comedy Couplet Forms. How can you use meter to further a comedic theme?

#7068:	July 01, 2015	by Annette
Poetry and You A newsletter for those who are afraid to review poetry. What qualifies you to review poetry?

#7066:	June 24, 2015	by Stormy Lady
Andrew Barton Paterson The life and poetry of Andrew Barton Paterson n/a

#7052:	June 17, 2015	by Fyn-dragon
What Makes a Poet? A writer of poems...or is it something more? Are you a poet or do you just write poetry?

#7036:	June 10, 2015	by Red Writing Hood <3
Couplet Poetry Forms Couplet Poetry Forms: Couplets - what they are and a few forms that use them. How can couplets be used to further a topic or theme?

#7029:	June 03, 2015	by Dawn Embers
Knowing Audience Based on Reactions Many people write poetry but not all understand it as readers. It's good to be prepared or the none poet reader. How do you explain your poems to people who aren't fond of poetry?

#7014:	May 27, 2015	by Stormy Lady
Siegfried Sassoon The life and poetry of Siegfried Sassoon "Soldiers are dreamers; when the guns begin they think of firelit homes, clean beds, and wives" ~ Siegfred Sassoon

#7001:	May 20, 2015	by Fyn-dragon
Cathartic Poetry Sometimes writing is more for the author than the reader. Sometimes what we've spewed forth helps others as well! Ever written a piece that not only helped you, but eventually was shared and helped others?

#6967:	May 06, 2015	by Crys-not really here
Spring Has Sprung! Poetry about the beauty and rebirth of spring n/a

#6963:	April 29, 2015	by Stormy Lady
Eliza Cook The life and poetry of Eliza Cook n/a

#6948:	April 22, 2015	by Fyn-dragon
Switch it up! Inside-out and backwards: Look for fresh ways to describe the ordinary, try the polar opposite! n/a

#6935:	April 15, 2015	by Red Writing Hood <3
April Fools: Pranky Poetry Forms Pranky Poetry Forms and how to create them. n/a

#6916:	April 08, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Choreography The dance of poetry ~ from design to creation n/a

#6910:	April 01, 2015	by Stormy Lady
Alan Seeger The life and poetry of Alan Seeger n/a

#6892:	March 25, 2015	by Fyn-dragon
A scribble of writers Every writer writes to the beat of their own inner drum or muse. Varying perspectives can produce a plethora of poetry. n/a

#6880:	March 18, 2015	by Red Writing Hood <3
Some More Luck o’ the Irish Some More Luck o’ the Irish – Even More Irish poetry forms: I like traditions, and this is my March one. n/a

#6870:	March 11, 2015	by McScaredyclaws wolf
Expressing your Emotions Tips on how to get in touch with the feelings behind the words. n/a

#6863:	March 04, 2015	by Stormy Lady
George William Russel The poetry and life of George William Russel n/a

#6846:	February 25, 2015	by Fyn-dragon
Colorblind When it comes to reviewing: be colorBLIND! n/a

#6833:	February 18, 2015	by Red Writing Hood <3
Romance Poetry: The Morning Song Romance Poetry: The Morning Song n/a

#6815:	February 11, 2015	by Crys-not really here
Persona Poems Writing from the point of view of someone who is not you! n/a

#6808:	February 04, 2015	by Stormy Lady
Edna St. Vincent Millay The life and poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay n/a

#6799:	January 28, 2015	by Fyn-dragon
What does water taste like? Playing with a variety of descriptions can help you discover fresh new ways of showing your readers an idea! n/a

#6784:	January 21, 2015	by Red Writing Hood <3
Merge Two - Create Something New Merge Two - Create Something New: Merging two poetry forms to create a new form n/a

#6767:	January 14, 2015	by Diane
Poetry Reviews From A Non-Poet I am not a poet, but I love to read and offer my opinion of poetry from the perspective of a non-poet. n/a

#6761:	January 07, 2015	by Stormy Lady
Anna Akhmatova The life and poetry of Anna Akhmatova n/a

#6745:	December 31, 2014	by Fyn-dragon
Was 2014 a 'Poetic' year for you? Time to go back and reread what you wrote! n/a

#6731:	December 24, 2014	by Red Writing Hood <3
Oddquain and Its Variations Learn about the oddquain and several of its variations n/a

#6716:	December 17, 2014	by Crys-not really here
Some Important Poetic Devices Back to Basics: Some Important Poetic Devices n/a

#6700:	December 10, 2014	by Stormy Lady
Laurence Binyon The life and poetry of Laurence Binyon n/a

#6695:	December 03, 2014	by Fyn-dragon
Poetic Moments Giving a gift of your words n/a

#6681:	November 26, 2014	by Red Writing Hood <3
The Gift of Poetry - Revised and Updated A revised and updated version of an article originally in the November 19, 2008 edition of the Poetry newsletter. n/a

#6665:	November 19, 2014	by Crys-not really here
Poems in Form that Aren't that Formal Poems in form don't always have to be that complicated! n/a

#6658:	November 12, 2014	by Stormy Lady
Dorothy Parker The life and poetry of Dorothy Parker n/a

#6646:	November 05, 2014	by Fyn-dragon
Don't Shoot Yourself in the Foot! Following Directions: They exist for a reason! n/a

#6627:	October 29, 2014	by Red Writing Hood <3
Occasion Poetry Mark the occasion with Occasion Poetry n/a

#6614:	October 22, 2014	by Crys-not really here
Using Poetic Devices in Fiction If you're a poet who thinks you can't write fiction, consider this. n/a

#6607:	October 15, 2014	by Stormy Lady
David Herbert Lawrence The life and poetry of David Herbert Lawrence n/a

#6590:	October 08, 2014	by Fyn-dragon
Poetry of Poetry Poetry as a mindset n/a

#6574:	October 01, 2014	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry Partners: Partners in Rhyme Poetry Partners: Partners in Rhyme. What are they, how to create them and a couple form examples. n/a

#6557:	September 17, 2014	by Stormy Lady
Marianne Moore The life and poetry of Marianne Moore n/a

#6543:	September 10, 2014	by Fyn-dragon
Poetically Speaking Poems may be found in unusual places n/a

#6529:	September 03, 2014	by Red Writing Hood <3
Forensic Poetry Forensic Poetry - What Makes Up This Genre of Poetry and Some Forms That Incorporate It n/a

#6504:	August 20, 2014	by Stormy Lady
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman's life and poetry n/a

#6490:	August 13, 2014	by Fyn-dragon
"And you may contribute a verse..." "What will your verse be?" n/a

#6470:	August 06, 2014	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetic Stanzas, Genres & Forms, Oh My! The difference between poetry forms, poetic stanza forms, and genre forms. n/a

#6453:	July 30, 2014	by Crys-not really here
The Importance of Metaphors What is metaphor? Can I write a poem without it? n/a

#6450:	July 23, 2014	by Stormy Lady
Alfred Austin The life and poetry of Alfred Austin n/a

#6438:	July 16, 2014	by Fyn-dragon
Labor Pains: To Birth A Poem How do You give birth to a poem? n/a

#6421:	July 09, 2014	by Red Writing Hood <3
MissMatchPaddyWhack Make Yourself a Poem Looking at the descort poetry form. n/a

#6405:	July 02, 2014	by Crys-not really here
The Diamante What is a diamante, anyway? n/a

#6398:	June 25, 2014	by Stormy Lady
Delmore Schwartz The life and poetry of Delmore Schwartz n/a

#6384:	June 18, 2014	by Fyn-dragon
Poetry: Who Needs It? Where, exactly, does poetry 'fit' into today's world. n/a

#6373:	June 11, 2014	by Red Writing Hood <3
The Short End of the Poetry Stick The Short End of the Poetry Stick: Some short poetry forms and how to create them. n/a

#6348:	May 28, 2014	by Stormy Lady
Elizabeth Jennings The life and poetry of Elizabeth Jennings n/a

#6333:	May 21, 2014	by Fyn-dragon
Metaphorically Speaking Find fresh new ways to describe old things. n/a

#6318:	May 14, 2014	by Red Writing Hood <3
Speak to Me about Poetry Speak to Me about Poetry: Poetry forms about poetry or in answer to a poem. n/a

#6307:	May 07, 2014	by ~ Santa Sisco ~
The "Art" of poetry. Using visual stimulus to inspire your poetry. n/a

#6297:	April 30, 2014	by Stormy Lady
Gerard Manley Hopkins The poetry and life of Gerard Manley Hopkins n/a

#6284:	April 23, 2014	by Fyn-dragon
Breathe A Poem Poetry breathes.. Sometimes a poems becomes a part of you much like the air you breathe. n/a

#6271:	April 16, 2014	by Red Writing Hood <3
In the Beginning: First Line Structures In the Beginning: Poetic First Line Structures.A poetry form, first line prompts, & ways to format beginnings of poems. n/a

#6248:	April 09, 2014	by Crys-not really here
It's National Poetry Month! Learn all about the "Exquisite Corpse" n/a

#6241:	April 02, 2014	by Stormy Lady
Osip Mandelstam The life and poetry of Osip Mandelstam n/a

#6229:	March 26, 2014	by Fyn-dragon
Observations: Passionate for Poetry A combination of heart and mind; poetry erupts from within. n/a

#6213:	March 19, 2014	by Red Writing Hood <3
Location, Location, Location Location, Location, Location: Poetry terms dealing with settings. n/a

#6197:	March 05, 2014	by Stormy Lady
Anne Sexton The poetry and life of Anne Sexton n/a

#6179:	February 26, 2014	by ~ Santa Sisco ~
Gain exposure for your poem! Contests on W.Com are one of the best ways to gain exposure for your poetry. n/a

#6168:	February 19, 2014	by Red Writing Hood <3
Take a Chance & See--Chance Poetry Form Take a Chance and See - Chance Poetry Form: A Brief History, How-to and Ways to Take Your Chances. n/a

#6148:	February 05, 2014	by Stormy Lady
Hilaire Belloc The life and poetry of Hilaire Belloc n/a

#6120:	January 22, 2014	by Red Writing Hood <3
The Blason & Contre-blason poetry forms The Blason & Contre-blason poetry forms: A Brief History and How-to. n/a

#6098:	January 15, 2014	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!
Poetry in Photography A photographer who is also an artist and a poet, with a degree in Astrophysics, shares her experiences. n/a

#6094:	January 08, 2014	by Stormy Lady
Ogden Nash The life and poetry of Ogden Nash n/a

#6078:	January 01, 2014	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Echoes renew the Little Song The sonnet maintains its lyric essence while it thrives as well in its evolving presentations n/a

#6063:	December 25, 2013	by Red Writing Hood <3
Reflections on 2013 Reflections on 2013: Reflection is good. It helps you see where you were, where you are going, and where you stand. n/a

#6048:	December 18, 2013	by Crys-not really here
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening The magic of Christmas and the magic of Poetry n/a

#6045:	December 11, 2013	by Stormy Lady
Seasonal Poetry Seasonal poems and a little about the Poets that wrote them. n/a

#6035:	December 04, 2013	by Crys-not really here
Does Poetry Matter? In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, where does Poetry fit in? n/a

#6016:	November 27, 2013	by Red Writing Hood <3
In Honor Of - Honoring Through Poetry In Honor Of - Honoring Through Poetry. Poetry Forms Created by James R. Gray to Honor Poets. n/a

#5995:	November 13, 2013	by Stormy Lady
Jean Toomer The poetry and life of Jean Toomer n/a

#5975:	November 06, 2013	by A Non-Existent User
The Last of the Romantics A look at the life of Leigh Hunt, poet, revolutionary, essayist n/a

#5968:	October 30, 2013	by Red Writing Hood <3
Newer Poetry Forms Created by Women Pt 2 Writing Women: Newer Poetry Forms Created by Women Part 2 n/a

#5950:	October 16, 2013	by Stormy Lady
Ingeborg Bachmann The life and poetry of Ingeborg Bachmann n/a

#5929:	October 09, 2013	by A Non-Existent User
Meter and Rhythm A look at the purpose of Meter and Rhythm in poetry written in English. n/a

#5926:	October 02, 2013	by Red Writing Hood <3
Writing Women Writing Women: Newer Poetry Forms Created by Women n/a

#5897:	September 18, 2013	by Stormy Lady
Joseph Brodsky The life and Poetry of Joseph Brodsky n/a

#5866:	September 04, 2013	by Red Writing Hood <3
Word Play! - Children's Poetry The best excuse to play with words. Exploring poetry for children. n/a

#5851:	August 28, 2013	by Ja-Ja-JINX
Expand Your Horizons While writing poetry may be a solitary art, interacting with other poets provides more depth to your poetic experiences. n/a

#5846:	August 21, 2013	by Stormy Lady
Shel Silverstein The life and poetry of Shel Silverstein n/a

#5833:	August 14, 2013	by Crys-not really here
Get Rid of Your Fear of Writing Poetry! Don't be afraid of poetry! n/a

#5823:	August 07, 2013	by Red Writing Hood <3
Romance Poetry: Sonnets Part 3 For fans of more traditional poetry forms, here are some more sonnet variations with which to play. n/a

#5801:	July 24, 2013	by Stormy Lady
Amy Levy The life and poetry of Amy Levy n/a

#5777:	July 17, 2013	by Crys-not really here
Punctuation in Poetry My opinion on the age-old debate about whether or not poetry should be punctuated. n/a

#5771:	July 10, 2013	by Red Writing Hood <3
The Bop: a Brief History and Overview Bebop a loo bop - The Bop Poetry Form: a Brief History and Overview. n/a

#5753:	July 03, 2013	by A Non-Existent User
Taking on the Bard... A look at Shakespeare and the effect he has had on all of our lives n/a

#5749:	June 26, 2013	by Stormy Lady
Poet Louise Bogan Life and Poetry of Louise Bogan n/a

#5733:	June 19, 2013	by Pat ~ Rejoice always!
Stronger Words Make Better Poems What makes a bunch of words a poem? What does it take to transform mere words into a poetic creation? n/a

#5730:	June 12, 2013	by Red Writing Hood <3
Somonka - a Love Letter in Poetry Form The Somonka poetry form. A brief how-to. n/a

#5705:	June 05, 2013	by Crys-not really here
Confessional Poetry A movement in the 1950's and 60's paved the way for many poets today n/a

#5696:	May 29, 2013	by Stormy Lady
James Whitcomb Riley The life and poetry of James Whitcomb Riley n/a

#5682:	May 22, 2013	by Crys-not really here
Poetry: Truth or Fiction? When it comes to reviewing poetry, it's never safe to assume that the poet and the speaker are one in the same. n/a

#5675:	May 15, 2013	by Red Writing Hood <3
Epulaeryu � Poetry Food for Thought n/a

#5663:	May 08, 2013	by McScaredyclaws wolf
What is Free Verse Poetry takes many forms of expression, but when you write in free verse it allows a wider release of inner thoughts. n/a

#5649:	May 01, 2013	by Stormy Lady
John Crowe Ransom Poetry and life of John Crowe Ransom n/a

#5624:	April 17, 2013	by Red Writing Hood <3
OuLiPo: A Brief History and Overview Enjoy a brief history, overview, and examples of OuLiPo. n/a

#5607:	April 10, 2013	by Crys-not really here
National Poetry Month April is National Poetry Month! n/a

#5600:	April 03, 2013	by Stormy Lady
W. H. Auden The poetry and life of W. H. Auden n/a

#5578:	March 20, 2013	by Red Writing Hood <3
Luck o� the Irish - Irish Poetry Forms n/a

#5564:	March 13, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Variety of Rhyming Poetry Rhyme, like poetry itself, is heard in several varieties ~ near to far and inbetween n/a

#5545:	March 06, 2013	by Stormy Lady
Emma Lazarus Jewish poet Emma Lazarus life and poetry n/a

#5537:	February 26, 2013	by Red Writing Hood <3
Creating a Poetry Form Part 2 Sharing the creations of Writing.com's poetry newsletter readers. n/a

#5527:	February 19, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Why of a Poem Why a poem and not static prose? It's a conversation, across time and space and place, among poet and listener. n/a

#5514:	February 12, 2013	by Stormy Lady
Nicholas Vachel Lindsay The life and poetry of Nicholas Vachel Lindsay n/a

#5493:	January 29, 2013	by Red Writing Hood <3
Birth of A Poetry Form Going beyond the creation of a poem to the creation of a poetry form. n/a

#5477:	January 22, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
What comes first, lyric verse or prose? Not quite the old chicken or egg analogy; an exploration of images crafted of lyric verse or prose n/a

#5466:	January 15, 2013	by Stormy Lady
Mary Darby Robinson The life and poetry of Mary Darby Robinson n/a

#5441:	January 01, 2013	by Red Writing Hood <3
2013: What will it bring? 2013: What will it bring? For some 13 is unlucky and for others it is lucky. What's a poet to do? n/a

#5423:	December 18, 2012	by Stormy Lady
Stephen Vincent Benet The poetry and the life of Stephen Vincent Benet n/a

#5402:	December 11, 2012	by Quizmo LaGrande
Ode to a Journal You are the writer of the dream... the poet of your soul. A journal is the melting pot of your existence. n/a

#5398:	December 04, 2012	by Red Writing Hood <3
Rubliw: History and How-To Last month I talked about the epistle poetry form. This month I will continue on this theme and talk about the rubliw. n/a

#5386:	November 27, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Little Song Evolves The 'little song' resounds with echoes of the past, voices of today, and vision of tomorrows. n/a

#5376:	November 20, 2012	by Stormy Lady
Helen Hunt Jackson The life and poetry of Helen Hunt Jackson n/a

#5364:	November 13, 2012	by Quizmo LaGrande
Thankful Thanks Thanksgiving is upon us.. n/a

#5353:	November 06, 2012	by Red Writing Hood <3
Please Mr. Postman: Epistle poetry form Please Mr. Postman: Epistle poetry form. Poetry in letter form. n/a

#5322:	October 24, 2012	by Stormy Lady
Charles Kingsley Sharing the life and poetry of Charles Kingsley n/a

#5309:	October 17, 2012	by Quizmo LaGrande
What Rhymes With Change? Change... It's inevitable. We all do it. n/a

#5300:	October 10, 2012	by Red Writing Hood <3
Oh Captain, My Captain! Teach others to see the world through different eyes. n/a

#5279:	September 26, 2012	by Stormy Lady
Joyce Kilmer The life and poetry of Joyce Kilmer n/a

#5268:	September 19, 2012	by Quizmo LaGrande
Anxiety: Poet's Curse, Part II I asked, you answered.. n/a

#5255:	September 12, 2012	by Red Writing Hood <3
To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme Deciding to conveying your poetic message with or without rhyme. n/a

#5238:	September 05, 2012	by Crys-not really here
What Do I Do With All These Poems? Putting together a collection n/a

#5233:	August 29, 2012	by Stormy Lady
Katherine Mansfield The life and poetry of Katherine Mansfield n/a

#5218:	August 22, 2012	by Quizmo LaGrande
Anxiety: Poet's Curse? A poet's inner sanctuary is not always a pleasant place. n/a

#5212:	August 15, 2012	by Red Writing Hood <3
Political Poetry Some thoughts about political poetry. n/a

#5179:	August 08, 2012	by Crys-not really here
What is a Chapbook? And why should I publish one? n/a

#5184:	August 01, 2012	by Stormy Lady
Hart Crane Poetry and life of Hart Crane n/a

#5177:	July 25, 2012	by Quizmo LaGrande
Dances with Dogs In this issue let's explore our love affair with our significant canine others. n/a

#5165:	July 18, 2012	by Red Writing Hood <3
Romance Poetry: Sonnets Part 2 More variations to the sonnet n/a

#5118:	July 11, 2012	by Crys-not really here
Going Beyond "Cat" and "Hat" Using general rhymes can make your poetry stronger and more interesting! n/a

#5138:	July 04, 2012	by Stormy Lady
Ellis Parker Butler The life and poerty of Ellis Parker Butler n/a

#5124:	June 27, 2012	by Quizmo LaGrande
Inspiration... It all Comes Naturally. Inspiration--where does it come from? n/a

#5113:	June 20, 2012	by Red Writing Hood <3
Ottava Rima: A Brief History and How-To Ottava Rima: A Brief History and How-To n/a

#5095:	June 13, 2012	by Ja-Ja-JINX
Creating a System For Your Poetry Poetry, like stories, must be planned and organized. n/a

#5084:	June 06, 2012	by Stormy Lady
Theodore Roethke Exploring the life and poety of Theodore Roethke n/a

#5062:	May 23, 2012	by Red Writing Hood <3
Ode: A Brief History and How-To Learn a bit about the ode as well as its history and how to construct this type of poetry. n/a

#5034:	May 09, 2012	by Stormy Lady
Sara Teasdale The life and poetry of Sara Teasdale n/a

#5013:	April 25, 2012	by Red Writing Hood <3
To blog or not to blog... Poetry Blog Part One: To blog or not to blog, is blog profit the question? n/a

#4983:	April 11, 2012	by Stormy Lady
Henrik Ibsen The life and poetry of Henrik Ibsen n/a

#4966:	April 04, 2012	by Quizmo LaGrande
Let it Loose for the Great Dr. Seuss! The life and rhymes of Theodore Geisel, more commonly known as Dr. Seuss. n/a

#4960:	March 28, 2012	by Red Writing Hood <3
Selecting Work for Publication Things to think about and do before and after selecting work for publication. n/a

#4941:	March 21, 2012	by Ja-Ja-JINX
Poetry Contests Anyone? Consider entering your poems in one of the many poetry contests on WDC. n/a

#4931:	March 14, 2012	by Stormy Lady
Denise Levertov Denise Levertov life and poetry n/a

#4920:	March 07, 2012	by Quizmo LaGrande
Of Limericks and Leprechauns In honor of St. Paddy's Day, a lighthearted look at limericks and leprechauns. n/a

#4909:	February 29, 2012	by Red Writing Hood <3
Submission Mission For Part-Time Authors An overview of what to consider when planning and scheduling the business side of writing. n/a

#4891:	February 22, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
A Dance of Words The poet is a lyrical choreographer ~ creating a dance of words ^_^ n/a

#4880:	February 15, 2012	by Stormy Lady
Laurence Binyon Laurence Binyon's life and her poetry n/a

#4865:	February 08, 2012	by Quizmo LaGrande
Hallmark, Eat Your Heart Out n/a

#4855:	February 01, 2012	by Red Writing Hood <3
Organizing Poetry Submissions Organizing your poetry submissions is the first step to publication. n/a

#4801:	January 25, 2012	by Crys-not really here
Writing Poetry About Historical Events Using history can make for powerful poetry n/a

#4828:	January 18, 2012	by Stormy Lady
John Davidson Exploring John Davidson and her poetry n/a

#4822:	January 11, 2012	by Quizmo LaGrande
Believe It to See It New Year's Resolutions? Let them go... try a New Life's Resolution instead! n/a

#4810:	January 04, 2012	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry Resolutions The beginning of the year is a time to reflect and renew. Consider poetry in those reflections. n/a

#4776:	December 20, 2011	by Stormy Lady
Thomas Hardy Enjoying poet Thomas Hardy n/a

#4768:	December 13, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
A Poem is Said not Read Poems are by their nature to be spoken and sung and recited; a lyric conversation between poet and audience n/a

#4756:	December 06, 2011	by Red Writing Hood <3
I've got a collection of poems-now what? I've got a collection of poems, now what? - Choices in Publishing a Poetry Chapbook n/a

#4747:	November 29, 2011	by McScaredyclaws wolf
Epic Poetry The Epicness of Gilgamesh n/a

#4730:	November 22, 2011	by Stormy Lady
Dorothy Parker Exploring the poetry and life of Dorothy Parker n/a

#4716:	November 15, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
It's ALIVE - Traditional Poetry Traditional poetry - transitional and today n/a

#4711:	November 08, 2011	by Red Writing Hood <3
NaNoWriMo for Poets November Poem A Day (PAD) Chapbook Challenge - NaNoWriMo for Poets n/a

#4690:	November 02, 2011	by Crys-not really here
Let Them Write Poetry! Introducing poetry to kids and teens n/a

#4685:	October 26, 2011	by Stormy Lady
Matthew Arnold Exploring the poet Matthew Arnold n/a

#4672:	October 19, 2011	by Ja-Ja-JINX
The Advantages of Being a Poet A tongue-in-cheek look at the advantages of being a poet. n/a

#4656:	October 12, 2011	by Red Writing Hood <3
Gimme Something Spooky! My favorite Scary/Spooky/Spine Tingling poems. n/a

#4644:	October 05, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
What Makes a Poem Happen? Is it the image-idea-thought-smell-taste that incites the form a poem takes or does the form evoke an image n/a

#4635:	September 28, 2011	by Stormy Lady
Lizette Woodworth Reese The life and poetry of Lizette Woodworth Reese n/a

#4622:	September 21, 2011	by Ja-Ja-JINX
Join a Poetry Group Whether a form or free verse poet, a poetry group can help develop your ability to express yourself through poetry. n/a

#4597:	September 07, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Is Rhyming Poetry Passe? NO WAY!!! Internal and external rhyme evokes the rhythm of life, past & present and future, real and imagined, in lyric form n/a

#4583:	August 31, 2011	by Stormy Lady
John McCrae Exploring John McCrae and his poetry n/a

#4573:	August 24, 2011	by Ja-Ja-JINX
A Poetry Primer Form Poetry: A creative way to express your poetic inclinations. n/a

#4563:	August 17, 2011	by Red Writing Hood <3
Topographical Verse Home Sweet Home: Topographical Verse and a Journey of Memory n/a

#4547:	August 10, 2011	by Stephanie Grace
Letter By Letter Acrostic poetry can be a delight, but it can wrong pretty fast... Let's look at cohesion and making acrostics poetic! n/a

#4535:	August 03, 2011	by Stormy Lady
Lucy Maud Montgomery Exploring Lucy Maud Montgomery n/a

#4528:	July 27, 2011	by Stephanie Grace
Finding Relief One of the most amazing things about poetry is it's ability to transport us so far from where we sit --just what I need! n/a

#4516:	July 20, 2011	by Red Writing Hood <3
It's a Heat Wave ~ Make Some Love Poetry In many parts of the U.S. the temperatures are in the triple digits. This can heat up thoughts. Make some love poetry! n/a

#4497:	July 13, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Fear of Poetry ~ Write Over It We fear the unknown, and will until we jump in and allow our art to explore the craft n/a

#4487:	July 06, 2011	by Stormy Lady
Edith Nesbit Exploring Edith Nesbit and her poetry n/a

#4470:	June 22, 2011	by Red Writing Hood <3
Synonyms: The Key to Writing Tight. Synonyms and Writing Tight Poetry n/a

#4449:	June 15, 2011	by Stephanie Grace
Seventeen Syllables What can you say in seventeen only syllables? n/a

#4440:	June 08, 2011	by Stormy Lady
Edwin Muir Exploring the poet Edwin Muir and his poetry n/a

#4412:	May 25, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Crafting Tradition in Free Verse The lyric tradition of free verse poetry ~ crafting this art form can be a delightful challenge to engage the senses n/a

#4384:	May 11, 2011	by Stormy Lady
Sidney Lanier Exploring the poet Sidney Lanier and his poetry n/a

#4363:	April 27, 2011	by Stephanie Grace
Revisiting reviewing Poetry When reviewing poetry, there tends to be three groups for reviewers to fall into: Which one do you belong to? n/a

#4349:	April 20, 2011	by Stephanie Grace
Au Naturale! This Friday, April, 22 is Earth Day, so I figured, why not go that route this week? n/a

#4339:	April 13, 2011	by Stormy Lady
Katharine Tynan Exploring poet Katharine Tynan and her poetry n/a

#4309:	March 30, 2011	by Stephanie Grace
Review Poetry This week, we're taking a loot at poetry from the other side: as a reviewer. n/a

#4297:	March 23, 2011	by Crys-not really here
Teaching a Respect for Poetry Teaching a respect for poetry n/a

#4284:	March 16, 2011	by Stormy Lady
Francis Thompson Exploring poet Francis Thompson n/a

#4271:	March 02, 2011	by Booo-rooke
Emotions and language in Poetry Language chosen specifically for its impact is what makes up the best poetry. Challenge inside! n/a

#4250:	February 23, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
With poet's eye & sleight of hand Mere words breathe life into whatever the poet sees, hears and imagines to craft with words that engage the listener n/a

#4240:	February 16, 2011	by Stormy Lady
Constantine P. Cavafy exploring Constantine P. Cavafy and his poetry n/a

#4220:	February 02, 2011	by Red Writing Hood <3
Climbing Rhyme-Trellis of rhyme inpoetry How to create climbing rhyme, and a poetry form that utilizes it. n/a

#4199:	January 26, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Crafting a Lyric Story in Verse You don't have to be a 'poet' to write lyric prose - and writing lyric prose can ignite your stories and nonfiction n/a

#4185:	January 19, 2011	by Stormy Lady
Thomas Campbell Exploring poet Thomas Campbell n/a

#4174:	January 05, 2011	by Red Writing Hood <3
Eight is Enough: Ottava Rima Stanza Ottava Rima: what it is, a brief history and how to create one. n/a

#4152:	December 28, 2010	by Crys-not really here
What Does it Mean to "Think Like a Poet" What does it mean to think like a poet? Am I a poet if I don't write poetry anymore? n/a

#4145:	December 21, 2010	by Stormy Lady
Favorite holiday poems. Happy Holidays! Sharing my favorite Holiday poems and a little about the Poets that wrote them. n/a

#4118:	December 07, 2010	by Red Writing Hood <3
Checking it Twice: The List Poem A look at the List (aka Catalog aka Inventory) poem. n/a

#4101:	November 30, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Bring to Life a Story in Verse Stories crafted in rhythm and rhyme evoke vibrant, vivid images of real or perceived moments in time n/a

#4086:	November 23, 2010	by Stormy Lady
Robert Shouthey Exploring Robert Southy and some of his poetry. n/a

#4070:	November 09, 2010	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry About Writing Documenting the highs and lows of writing and being a writer. n/a

#4048:	November 03, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The little song ~ ever new and vital Inspiration and craft create of traditional forms one that resounds with your unique voice ~ vital and alive n/a

#4041:	October 27, 2010	by Stormy Lady
Poetry by Wang Wei A little about Wang Wei and a couple of his poems. n/a

#4017:	October 13, 2010	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry Resource Round-up By request: My favorite poetry resource books and the good, bad, and ugly (or beautiful) about each one. n/a

#3990:	September 29, 2010	by Stormy Lady
Exploring A. E. Housman Poetry from then and now n/a

#3969:	September 15, 2010	by Red Writing Hood <3
Complex & Rhyming Alliterisen Forms Practice and perfect your alliteration skills with either the complex or rhyming Alliterisen poetry forms. n/a

#3951:	September 08, 2010	by Crys-not really here
To Punctuate or Not to Punctuate That is the age-old question n/a

#3945:	September 01, 2010	by Stormy Lady
Poetry of Dorothea Mackeller This newsletter has a short biography and some poetry of Dorothea Mackeller. n/a

#3926:	August 18, 2010	by Red Writing Hood <3
Etheree Poetry Forms Etheree, Inverted or Reverse Etheree, and Double Etheree poetry forms. n/a

#3901:	August 11, 2010	by Crys-not really here
The Art of Performance Experiencing Poetry: The Art of Performance n/a

#3886:	August 04, 2010	by Stormy Lady
Walter Savage Landor n/a

#3873:	July 21, 2010	by Red Writing Hood <3
Let there be light: Lantern variations. Looking at the lantern, little lantern, paper lantern, lanterne, and lanturne variations. n/a

#3850:	July 14, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Poetry ~ dynamic tradition Traditional poetry is a dynamic rhythmic cacophany of voices crafting images seen and imagined into lyric melodies n/a

#3837:	July 07, 2010	by Stormy Lady
Conrad Aiken Poetry by Conrad Aiken n/a

#3822:	June 23, 2010	by Red Writing Hood <3
Poetry for Beginners: Part IIb Poetry forms useful for beginning poets, but also utilized by more advanced poets. n/a

#3810:	June 16, 2010	by McScaredyclaws wolf
The Acrostic Poetry Stylist All about my journey discovering Acrostic Poetry n/a

#3792:	June 09, 2010	by Stormy Lady
Bliss Carman n/a

#3767:	May 26, 2010	by Red Writing Hood <3
Epulaeryu: poetry for your palate. The Epulaeryu poetry form is a poetic feast for your literary palate. Get hungry. n/a

#3725:	May 19, 2010	by Crys-not really here
What is Free Verse Poetry? Is free verse really "poetry without rules"? n/a

#3714:	May 12, 2010	by Stormy Lady
Spike Milligan n/a

#3701:	April 28, 2010	by Red Writing Hood <3


#3652:	April 21, 2010	by Crys-not really here


#3673:	April 14, 2010	by Stormy Lady
W. H. Auden n/a

#3646:	March 31, 2010	by Red Writing Hood <3


#3570:	March 24, 2010	by Crys-not really here


#3618:	March 17, 2010	by Stormy Lady
Aleister Crowley n/a

#3592:	March 03, 2010	by Red Writing Hood <3


#3576:	February 24, 2010	by Ben Langhinrichs


#3563:	February 17, 2010	by Stormy Lady
John Donne n/a

#3536:	February 03, 2010	by Red Writing Hood <3


#3481:	January 27, 2010	by THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping!


#3504:	January 20, 2010	by Stormy Lady
Stephen Crane n/a

#3489:	January 06, 2010	by Red Writing Hood <3


#3427:	December 30, 2009	by Crys-not really here


#3457:	December 23, 2009	by Stormy Lady
Weldon Kees n/a

#3434:	December 09, 2009	by Red Writing Hood <3


#3421:	December 02, 2009	by Ben Langhinrichs


#3404:	November 25, 2009	by Stormy Lady


#3377:	November 11, 2009	by Red Writing Hood <3


#3365:	November 04, 2009	by Crys-not really here


#3354:	October 28, 2009	by Stormy Lady


#3334:	October 14, 2009	by Red Writing Hood <3


#3320:	October 07, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3297:	September 30, 2009	by Stormy Lady


#3280:	September 16, 2009	by Red Writing Hood <3


#3265:	September 09, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3257:	September 02, 2009	by Stormy Lady


#3230:	August 19, 2009	by Red Writing Hood <3


#3213:	August 12, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3196:	August 05, 2009	by Stormy Lady


#3179:	July 22, 2009	by Red Writing Hood <3


#3164:	July 15, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3152:	July 08, 2009	by Stormy Lady


#3127:	June 24, 2009	by Red Writing Hood <3


#3113:	June 17, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3094:	June 10, 2009	by Stormy Lady


#3076:	May 27, 2009	by Red Writing Hood <3


#3060:	May 20, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3043:	May 13, 2009	by Stormy Lady


#3024:	April 29, 2009	by Red Writing Hood <3


#3011:	April 22, 2009	by A Non-Existent User


#3001:	April 15, 2009	by Stormy Lady


#2990:	April 08, 2009	by Elisa, Stik-or-Treat


#2980:	April 01, 2009	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2967:	March 25, 2009	by A Non-Existent User


#2945:	March 18, 2009	by Stormy Lady


#2935:	March 11, 2009	by Fyn-dragon


#2923:	March 04, 2009	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2911:	February 25, 2009	by A Non-Existent User


#2889:	February 18, 2009	by Stormy Lady


#2873:	February 04, 2009	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2854:	January 28, 2009	by A Non-Existent User


#2833:	January 21, 2009	by Stormy Lady


#2821:	January 07, 2009	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2798:	December 31, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2783:	December 24, 2008	by Stormy Lady


#2768:	December 10, 2008	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2751:	December 03, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2733:	November 26, 2008	by Stormy Lady


#2715:	November 12, 2008	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2695:	November 05, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2690:	October 29, 2008	by Stormy Lady


#2673:	October 22, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2667:	October 15, 2008	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2645:	October 08, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2633:	October 01, 2008	by Stormy Lady


#2629:	September 24, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2616:	September 17, 2008	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2602:	September 10, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2584:	September 03, 2008	by Stormy Lady


#2574:	August 27, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2570:	August 20, 2008	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2549:	August 13, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2536:	August 06, 2008	by Stormy Lady


#2529:	July 30, 2008	by spidey


#2515:	July 23, 2008	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2500:	July 16, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2487:	July 09, 2008	by Stormy Lady


#2458:	July 02, 2008	by Joy's busy haunting


#2461:	June 25, 2008	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2448:	June 18, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2446:	June 11, 2008	by Stormy Lady


#2429:	June 04, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2419:	May 28, 2008	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2404:	May 21, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2397:	May 14, 2008	by Stormy Lady


#2378:	May 07, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2370:	April 30, 2008	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2318:	April 23, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2332:	April 16, 2008	by Stormy Lady


#2327:	April 09, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2316:	April 02, 2008	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2299:	March 26, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2292:	March 19, 2008	by Stormy Lady


#2274:	March 12, 2008	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2264:	March 05, 2008	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2248:	February 27, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2228:	February 20, 2008	by Stormy Lady


#2222:	February 13, 2008	by Texas Belle


#2212:	February 06, 2008	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2182:	January 30, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2184:	January 23, 2008	by Stormy Lady


#2181:	January 16, 2008	by Texas Belle


#2161:	January 09, 2008	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2144:	January 02, 2008	by A Non-Existent User


#2139:	December 26, 2007	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2122:	December 19, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#2116:	December 12, 2007	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2095:	December 05, 2007	by Stormy Lady


#2084:	November 28, 2007	by Elisa, Stik-or-Treat


#2076:	November 21, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#2067:	November 14, 2007	by Red Writing Hood <3


#2051:	November 07, 2007	by Fyn-dragon


#2043:	October 31, 2007	by Texas Belle


#2022:	October 24, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#2007:	October 17, 2007	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1991:	October 10, 2007	by Stormy Lady


#1979:	October 03, 2007	by spidey


#1970:	September 26, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1956:	September 19, 2007	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1938:	September 12, 2007	by Stormy Lady


#1925:	September 05, 2007	by Texas Belle


#1916:	August 29, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1906:	August 22, 2007	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1891:	August 15, 2007	by Stormy Lady


#1874:	August 08, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1861:	August 01, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1853:	July 25, 2007	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1842:	July 18, 2007	by Stormy Lady


#1828:	July 11, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1811:	July 04, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1789:	June 27, 2007	by spidey


#1784:	June 20, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1770:	June 13, 2007	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1755:	June 06, 2007	by Stormy Lady


#1743:	May 30, 2007	by Elisa, Stik-or-Treat


#1730:	May 23, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1719:	May 16, 2007	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1697:	May 09, 2007	by Stormy Lady


#1686:	May 02, 2007	by Texas Belle


#1681:	April 25, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1658:	April 18, 2007	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1651:	April 11, 2007	by Stormy Lady


#1637:	April 04, 2007	by Sophyween


#1628:	March 28, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1612:	March 21, 2007	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1596:	March 14, 2007	by Stormy Lady


#1584:	March 07, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1568:	February 28, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1565:	February 21, 2007	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1543:	February 14, 2007	by Stormy Lady


#1531:	February 07, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1522:	January 31, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1508:	January 24, 2007	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1495:	January 17, 2007	by Stormy Lady


#1483:	January 10, 2007	by Elisa, Stik-or-Treat


#1471:	January 03, 2007	by A Non-Existent User


#1458:	December 27, 2006	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1439:	December 20, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1430:	December 13, 2006	by Stormy Lady


#1416:	December 06, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1406:	November 29, 2006	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1395:	November 22, 2006	by Melissa is fashionably late!


#1377:	November 15, 2006	by Stormy Lady


#1361:	November 08, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1354:	November 01, 2006	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1344:	October 25, 2006	by Kit


#1328:	October 18, 2006	by Stormy Lady


#1309:	October 11, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1303:	October 04, 2006	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1289:	September 27, 2006	by Vivian


#1275:	September 20, 2006	by Stormy Lady


#1256:	September 13, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1250:	September 06, 2006	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1242:	August 30, 2006	by Jay's debut novel is out now!


#1222:	August 23, 2006	by Stormy Lady


#1202:	August 16, 2006	by A Non-Existent User


#1200:	August 09, 2006	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1184:	August 02, 2006	by Jay's debut novel is out now!


#1175:	July 26, 2006	by Stormy Lady


#1151:	July 19, 2006	by Becky Simpson


#1147:	July 12, 2006	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1133:	July 05, 2006	by John~Ashen


#1119:	June 28, 2006	by Stormy Lady


#1105:	June 21, 2006	by Becky Simpson


#1096:	June 14, 2006	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1088:	June 07, 2006	by John~Ashen


#1071:	May 31, 2006	by Stormy Lady


#1054:	May 24, 2006	by Becky Simpson


#1040:	May 17, 2006	by Red Writing Hood <3


#1033:	May 10, 2006	by John~Ashen


#1017:	May 03, 2006	by Stormy Lady


#1002:	April 26, 2006	by Becky Simpson


#992:	April 19, 2006	by Red Writing Hood <3


#979:	April 12, 2006	by John~Ashen


#965:	April 05, 2006	by Stormy Lady


#944:	March 29, 2006	by Becky Simpson


#940:	March 22, 2006	by Red Writing Hood <3


#929:	March 15, 2006	by John~Ashen


#918:	March 08, 2006	by Stormy Lady


#903:	March 01, 2006	by Becky Simpson


#897:	February 22, 2006	by Red Writing Hood <3


#886:	February 15, 2006	by John~Ashen


#869:	February 08, 2006	by Stormy Lady


#858:	February 01, 2006	by Becky Simpson


#840:	January 25, 2006	by Vivian


#836:	January 18, 2006	by John~Ashen


#820:	January 11, 2006	by Stormy Lady


#804:	January 04, 2006	by Becky Simpson


#795:	December 28, 2005	by Becky Simpson


#763:	December 21, 2005	by Vivian


#772:	December 14, 2005	by John~Ashen


#755:	December 07, 2005	by Stormy Lady


#744:	November 30, 2005	by Becky Simpson


#725:	November 23, 2005	by Vivian


#720:	November 16, 2005	by John~Ashen


#698:	November 09, 2005	by Stormy Lady


#689:	November 02, 2005	by Becky Simpson


#675:	October 26, 2005	by Vivian


#668:	October 19, 2005	by John~Ashen


#634:	October 12, 2005	by Stormy Lady


#645:	October 05, 2005	by Becky Simpson


#627:	September 28, 2005	by Vivian


#623:	September 21, 2005	by John~Ashen


#590:	September 14, 2005	by Stormy Lady
Robert Louis Stevenson n/a

#598:	September 07, 2005	by Becky Simpson


#553:	August 31, 2005	by Vivian


#575:	August 24, 2005	by John~Ashen


#537:	August 17, 2005	by Stormy Lady


#547:	August 10, 2005	by Becky Simpson


#500:	August 03, 2005	by Vivian


#523:	July 27, 2005	by John~Ashen


#509:	July 20, 2005	by Stormy Lady


#494:	July 13, 2005	by Becky Simpson

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