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Poetry Practice: Pick a word for the day and write an impromptu poem. You can also create a list of words and write a poem for each. This practice is used to push the boundaries of a poem and force you to flex your writing skills.
For today, I have chosen the word “Evergreen”. Have a word suggestion for future poetry practices? Leave a comment below.
Tall, spiney
a twirl of ivy,
evergreen touching
frosted blue skies
a soft down of
snow below.
Poetry practice: pick a word of the day and write an impromptu poem. For today, I have chosen “Arctic”.
Poem “Arctic World”
Iceberg crumbles
depths below reaching dark blue
abyss. Circling aquatic creatures
and arctic world among
worlds. Desolate
beautiful
cold.
This practice is used to push the boundaries of a poem and the process in which I write. Have a word suggestion? Leave a comment!
Have a wonderful day and thank you to all of my subscribers!
Best,
Alina
Poetry practice: pick a word of the day and write an impromptu poem. For today, I have chosen “icy”.
Hold the words, close to barren lips
chapped and broken, bleeding
icy air kissing skin. A cloud of breath
under the starry winter sky.
This practice is used to push the boundaries of a poem and the process in which I write. Have a word suggestion? Leave a comment!
Want more poetry? Check out this poem or this one here!
I’m rusty and haven’t been writing as much poetry as usual. So I thought I’d start a poetry practice where I pick a word of the day and write a poem with it. Here goes.
Today’s word of the day is “glacial.”
Poem “A Snowman”
Sunk low, eyes lift and
linger across
a wintry gale.
Wandering limbs reach
to embrace a glacial
figure, carved out of,
molded into, warped,
assumed, a person,
a body?
A snowman.
What do you think? Let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment. Have a word suggestion? Suggest away!
Have a wonderful day and thank you to my subscribers!
Best,
Alina
I have to confess when October was coming to a close, and I thought I would dive headfirst into writing a full-length novel for this year’s NaNoWriMo; boy, was I wrong.
I had no idea what I would write besides fiction, no plot, no character outline, and no idea what I was doing. Jumping into the deep end, it’s no wonder I quickly fell out of sync with working on my “novel.”
On top of everything else going on in the world, Salt Lake City, and my personal life, I figured out that I didn’t have the gumpf to write a novel right now; instead, I ended up writing a couple of short stories and a few poems.
What I do have written for this year’s NaNoWriMo (a measly 6k) could be a good start. Although I was trying not to write anything spooky, I get the impression; it will most likely be a psychological thriller/ghost story.
What else have I been up to?
I finished reading Lovecraft Country, and it was great! A fun read that had good plot twists and a range of captivating characters.
Moog Theremini
I bought one, finally, a theremin. After a few months of researching, I decided to get the Moog Theremini because it’s easy to tune, comes with a built-in speaker, and can connect easily with my DAW for recording. Plus, it has 32 presets of classic Moog synth sounds, which are excellent. This has been tons of fun learning how to play it and make some incredibly versatile sounds that I plan on using.
Currently Reading
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami
Murakami is probably one of the most talented contemporary writers in the world. His stories blend isolation and a hint of the otherworldly in his unique style.
I decided to pick up this chunky 600-something-page book and give it a shot. I’m already a sixth of the way through, and it’s an absorbing read. I’ve read other works by Murakami, but I can understand why this book is one people highly recommend when discussing his work.
Beta Reads
I am available for Beta Reads if anyone is looking for feedback on their poems, short stories, novellas, and novels. I read a slew of genres, including Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Romance, Literary, Mystery, Horror, and Thriller. Feel free to contact me through Fiverr if you’re interested in my services.
To my subscribers, expect more poems! I am dredging the hundreds of poems I’ve written and published on this blog. I’ve been handpicking select poems just for you while I brainstorm up writing tips. As usual, don’t hesitate to respond or strike up a conversation with me. I love discussing poetry, writing, and literature.
Have a wonderful week, and stay safe out there!