free verse – Fake Flamenco

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March 2023 Poetry Challenge: Women We Admire

This March poetry challenge I learned about what is possible in one short poem. I set the challenge goal for free verse poetry of fewer than 40 words. That proved to be too limited a space to describe a phenomenal woman! Congratulations to the three poets who were extra concise. Five fabulous poems celebrating women; […]

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January 2023 New Year Poetry Challenge

Thanks for a wonderful 2022 celebrated in verse. I appreciate last year’s fabulous featured poets and poems. Now our thoughts turn to 2023; 8 poets from 5 countries tell you their traditions and sentiments of the new year’s transition. May the fireworks, marzipan pigs and black-eyed peas bring you luck. Gracias por un 2022 maravilloso […]

Nature, photography, writing

6 Wisconsin Ways to Speak Snowly

Grainy, fluffy, icy, crunchy, wet, slushy. Each day a different texture of precipitation. New poem about after our snow day Thursday. Peaceful eyes snow falls from skies flakes scattered idyllic patterned window gazing poetry mazing shrieks of delight white mid-calf height snow day is here bundle in warm gear sled down a hill wee ones […]

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Branching into Carotenoids and Flavonoids?

Carotenoids and flavonoids are connected with trees? When I think of carotenoids, Bugs Bunny’s favorite snack comes to mind. Flavonoids; the most tasty foods, and a Grammy winning rapper from the 80’s. I wondered what alchemy is afoot that transforms the Midwest this time of year. Reading about the seasonal chemistry inspired me to write […]

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September 2022 Poetry Challenge

Welcome poets and poetry readers, to the Fake Flamenco Poetry Challenge for September. This month we will write a free verse elemental poem using the theme of wind. Choose to write about a breeze, a head wind, tornado… You are not required to use the word wind. For the challenge, write up to eight lines […]

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May 2022 Free Verse Poetry Challenge

Seven poets, from Ireland, US, England, India, Canada, and Scotland wrote free verse poems giving clues to a mystery person, place or thing. See if you can guess what or who they describe in their verse. Need a clue? Check the photo after the poem. Mayo de 2022 Reto poético de libre verso Siete poetas, […]