poesía – Fake Flamenco

bilingual, En español, Gardening, Humor, Nature, Spanish, writing

December Poetry Challenge 2022

I believe it was yesterday we wrote our November poems. This month we’ll try a Japanese poetry form; dodoitsu. It is non-rhyming, with a humorous twist. (información en español abajo) Dodoitsu has four lines: 7 syllables, 7 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables. Please write about harvest or nature. You have until December 11 noon CST to place […]

bilingual, Nature, photography, Spanish Culture and Language

Weekend Sky #77: Head in the Clouds?

Took this photo in the early morning before Eagle’s orthodontic appointment. Poem below. Orthodontia Cold steel gray morn Buccal engineers present Open your mouth wide. Wired metal brackets Putting pearls in a necklace A beautiful smile. –Rebecca Cuningham Cielos del fin de semana #77: Cabeza en las nubes Tomé esta foto en la madrugada antes […]

bilingual, En español, Nature, writing

November 2022 Poetry Challenge

Time for the monthly poetry challenge at Fake Flamenco! This November we will write a haiku. (información en español abajo) This poetry form originates in Japan, but it is practiced the world over. Haiku is comprised of three lines: 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables. The theme is something that fascinates you in nature; an […]

bilingual, En español, Spanish Culture and Language, writing

October 2022 Poetry Challenge (Early Bird Version)

Twenty-three years ago today, on the banks of the Río Frío, I married Evan. Since then hand in hand we have lived in three cities, traveled to eight countries, and hosted a score of Thanksgivings and dance parties together. In the tenth year we welcomed our child into the mix. What wonderful luck to meet […]

bilingual, En español, writing

2 Year Anniversary July Poetry Challenge

Thanks, Poets, for your great participation in the Poetry Challenge this month! This July we have entries from eleven poets from seven countries. The two years since the inception of the Poetry Challenge have been a lot of fun. I meet interesting writers from around the world and have the opportunity to read their poetry. […]

bilingual, Chile, En español, Nature, travel

Chile: Southern Cross for the 1st Time

Musicians Crosby, Stills and Nash planted a seed in my mind with their song, “Southern Cross”. When would I see that famous constellation? Where would I be? Evan and I arrived in Santiago, Chile in August of 2001. As we entered into our first summer in the southern hemisphere, smog and light pollution kept us […]