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#NaPoWriMo day 8

CHANGES IN NATURE I watched her grow for three seasons, munching away mostly in safe areas– Occasionally I had to run her out. When winter set in I saw her hunkering down. If I gave her space, there she’d sit … Continue reading

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Acrostic poem and painting inspired by David Harrison’s blog “W.O.M.” prompt: Begin or Beginnings…

Beginnings… B egin, oh joy, anew… E arnestly scribed lists with G rowing ideas that I nvolve challenge, focus, N obly nurturing goals, N avigating with care, I ncluding writing, art, N ature, music, quiet, G rand meditation, and… S … Continue reading

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Day 10 Haiku for National Poetry Writing Month

Day 10 of National Poetry Writing Month http://www.napowrimo.net one third of the way through 30 poems in 30 Days! Here’s my haiku poem along with a detail from my watercolor and watercolor   pencil illustration, Remedy, to prompt on our … Continue reading

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Day 8: Haiku for National Poetry Writing Month

My day 8 poem,  for National Poetry Writing Month was influenced by the mornings soft falling rain. For more info visit: http://www.napowrimo.net tender spring raindrops pooling in puddles and plants awakening spring

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A Haiku for day 5 of National Poetry Writing Month

My 5th day poem, a haiku for National Poetry Writing Month and daffodils from my garden… http://www.napowrimo.net                                               … Continue reading

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New Haiku for day 4 of National Poetry Writing Month

For more info on National Poetry Writing Month visit: http://www.napowrimo.net float silver lined cloud amidst swept undulations periwinkle peace Detail from my watercolor painting, Three Sailboats, © Michelle Kogan

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A Haiku for day 3 of National Poetry Writing Month

Here’s a Haiku for day 3 of National Poetry Writing Month reach windowpane tree embracing magical sky grow east morning light © Michelle Kogan            

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A Poem for Day Two of National Poetry Writing Month

My 2nd Poem for National Poetry Writing Month For more info and to join in visit http://www.napowrimo.net Early Morning Half moon met me in the morning in a cloudless tinged blue sky, birds sang hello beckoning my eyes  up into … Continue reading

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