Poetry Challenge – Fake Flamenco

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 […]

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New Poems: October 2022 Poetry Challenge

I savored reading all ten acrostic poems about love dedicated to; a mother, a beloved, a partner, a husband, two cats and very appropriately, the earth! The challenge was to write a short acrostic poem about a person or animal companion you love. Thanks to the talented poets hailing from seven countries who participated this […]

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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 […]

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Windy September Poetry Challenge

Thanks to the twelve poets who returned the call of the wind muse this month. Writers from seven countries participated, each with their own point of breeze. The challenge was to write a free verse anaphora poem about wind. I’ve translated each poem into Spanish. All rights to the poems are the sole property of […]

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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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August 2022 Poetry Challenge

Welcome readers and writers to the 25th Fake Flamenco Poetry Challenge. Each month I suggest a theme and form, then poets make magic with their verse. I appreciate you all very much; your word crafting and your comments. This month we’ll write haibun, a Japanese form written since the 17th century; over 330 years! The […]