When I need inspiration he sits with me at night. Why others can not see him I just don’t think it’s right. But he’s my quacky little turtle who helps me write away. When I can’t think of the perfect word I know I…
Category: Poetry Prompt Responses
Permission Denied
Permission Denied ‘It’s better I just die,’ Brigitte Poirson Because I do not see a trace of you in your utterances, mother, I forgive you. Perhaps, your demon has found a way to mimic your voice, to agonize us – a way of holding our…
A Childs Eyes
One morning as a child I went into the forest alone I was drawn deeper and deeper by magical musical tones My feet were hurting and my legs started to cramp Then I finally came to a clearing where a host of Angels held camp…
Nigel’s Power
(prompt 23) (a poem for use in Onweald; I need suggestions for a different title, of course 🙂 ) Nigel’s Power By Sandy Lender, attributed to Nigel Taiman A kind touch on my hand Reminded me of you today Soft words I could barely…
Hour 23: Invisible Friend
I wanted an imaginary friend. I tried to make or find one. He may be invisible, but I would have it. He never came. Wanting, it turns out, is not enough.
Poem 11, Prompt 23
Arandale Shimmersley Gilbert the Fifth Was heir to the throne of La Monde But ruling the world was not what he wished So Arandale chose to abscond He fled from the palace at quarter to two His ambition in life was clear The only thing…
The Anchor of Jawll
(prompt #22 picture of the cave where the anchor resides “today” in Onweald; this poem I’ll need to edit some more (obvs) and use in a fantasy short story that supports a longer novel coming out in 2021) The Anchor of Jawll By Sandy Lender…
Star-rise
He looked out, across the ocean Beyond the crashing waves For long, silent minutes While the gulls cried around him The sun glinted in his blue eyes The day was nearly done Oranges, gold and crimson bled From broad bands of sky to sea But…
Thankful for You
(a combination of prompts 16 & 21 for Hour 21) By Sandy Lender Did I tell you today how awesome you are How much I admire and adore you Did I tell you today how cute you are How your every movement makes…
The little Star
The little star did it’s best Combining atoms at it’s nature’s behest It tried and tried but didn’t think it got it right The people there on Earth couldn’t see its light After many years it asked the Universe a question long on its mind…