By sunnilicious
I love writing, I enjoy creative writing... I am passionate about writing poetry. There is freedom in writing. Writing can allow the writer and its audience to understand just about anything. Even if it is just a simple observation from life or artwork.
But writing poetically is allowed to be a full commentary, emotionally insane, spiritually enlightening or even researched. Categorize all you'd like, but I prefer to keep things simple, because I am not analyzing the covid pandemic or wars. Embrace the subjects that you enjoy.
And National Poetry Writing Month has rolled around once again. I can not promise delivering poetry on the main theme. However, I might have captured the essence of it best in this prologue to kickstart NaPoWriMo April 2022.
By the way, this year the national and/or global theme is "getting to the heart of things".
Obviously, "duhhHHH!".
Oh wait, I dedicate this collection of poetry to family, friends, acquaintances, readers, writers, poets, supporters and everyone that holds love in their heart.
"Let's do this!"
Love always,
Sunnilicious
aka Soonire-Alicia Seecharan
Burbank, Los Angeles, California
By sunnilicious
The pizza delivery man was walking to his car counting money. He folded his dollars into his pocket and tossed out a couple cents. As he started the car, his favorite Lady Gaga song came on... "Fold 'em, let 'em hit me, raise it, baby, stay with me...". He couldn't drive now. He stayed in the parking lot and blared the air conditioner coupled with music to karaoke, "Poker Face". Gino was aware of everything around him. The people understood. They do worst than him. He don't care. And suddenly, he caught a little girl, that clung into her mother's arm, she stared blank face at him. He watched as her mother put her to sit on a raised flower bed. Her mother had to use the atm vestibule. The little girl couldn't watch him anymore, but he had a clear view of her. She looked away from her mother. He could see the side of her face. Her eyes grew surprised... She sat up straight and watched her mother's back again. Suddenly, she started to wriggle her body closer to some flowers. She reached back without turning, but it wasn't for the flowers. A quiet arm wrangle pulled her into the flower bed. She was immediately a mess. Her mother was finished with the money business. She turned to her daughter, "Alice! Alice, what are you doing now?"! The excited little girl replied, "Mommy, I found some money!". The mother picked her daughter up and smacked off some dirt. Then, she put her child in her arms and reached for the money. The little girl grew very restless and undecided on where to look next. Her mother inspected the money, "Two cents, Alice. You're a wealthy woman, because they might be made of copper. We'll have to check on the internet about this when we get home.". She gave her daughter the two pennies, "Do not eat them. You get tired of holding them put them in your pocket. Do you hear me?". The little girl was estatically happy, "I won't get tired of holding them mommy. I promise.". Pizza man realized he was on another song. This one by Katy Perry, "I kissed a girl and I liked it...". He watched the mother and her child walk into the grocery store. He turned the car off. He looked around in all the car compartments for find some more coins. He walked over to the flowerbed and sprinkled some more pennies in there. He picked a penny back up. He immitated that mother as he placed his arm up to the sunlight and inspected both sides of that penny. It was shiny. It was new. He held a smile on his face and contentment in his heart as he place his new lucky penny into his pizza cap.
| Author Notes |
REFERENCES:
1) NaPoWriMo April 2022, Day 1 with referenece links - https://www.napowrimo.net 2) National One Cent Day, National Calendar, April 1st Holidays - https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-one-cent-day-april-1/ 3) Copper Pennies, US Coin Guide - https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/copper-pennies/ Lady Gaga - Poker Face (2008) https://youtu.be/bESGLojNYSo Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl (2008) https://youtu.be/tAp9BKosZXs |
By sunnilicious
Houncy-Jouncy!
Cooler. Sweeter.
Houncy-Jouncy!
Flirty and fun.
Houncy-Jouncy!
A bit wilder.
Houncy-Jouncy!
The whine and walk.
Houncy-Jouncy!
To bring small talk.
| Author Notes |
REFERENCES:
1) National Poetry Writing Month, April 2022, Day 2 with links - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com/ 3) Syllable Counter, How Many Syllables - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllable_counter/ |
By sunnilicious
"The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea"
They held adventure with laughter and glee.
"In a beautiful pea-green boat,"
That Owl's father bought from a goat.
"They took some honey, and plenty of money,"
To be energy bunnies, and it was funny.
"Wrapped up in a five-pound note,"
Because it made sense to wear a light coat.
| Author Notes |
This was my first time writing a glosa poem. I kept it simple with a line per line match for a couplet poem. Maybe, I'll write another poem more complex with 1 line explained in 4 lines.
The Owl and the Pussy-Cat BY EDWARD LEAR I The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea-green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five-pound note. The Owl looked up to the stars above, And sang to a small guitar, "O lovely Pussy! O Pussy, my love, What a beautiful Pussy you are, You are, You are! What a beautiful Pussy you are!" II Pussy said to the Owl, "You elegant fowl! How charmingly sweet you sing! O let us be married! too long we have tarried: But what shall we do for a ring?" They sailed away, for a year and a day, To the land where the Bong-Tree grows And there in a wood a Piggy-wig stood With a ring at the end of his nose, His nose, His nose, With a ring at the end of his nose. III "Dear Pig, are you willing to sell for one shilling Your ring?" Said the Piggy, "I will." So they took it away, and were married next day By the Turkey who lives on the hill. They dined on mince, and slices of quince, Which they ate with a runcible spoon; And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, They danced by the light of the moon, The moon, The moon, They danced by the light of the moon. REFERENCES: 1) National Poetry Writing Month, April 2022, Day 3 with links - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) "The Owl and the Pussycat" by Edward Lear, Poetry Foundation - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43188/the-owl-and-the-pussy-cat 3) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com/ 4) How Many Syllables - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllable_counter |
By sunnilicious
"No coward soul is mine"
I was born a woman
I am a proud woman
My soul is old and hard
And I am versed with bard.
"No trembler in the world's storm-troubled sphere"
My body and soul, coupled, holds no fear...
I am a strong woman and that is clear.
This world is a much bigger place than I...
Storms grow me stronger and I go higher.
"I see Heaven's glories shine"
I see the skies and its clouds...
The sky in its shades of blue
And the clouds are one into crowds
As the sun and moon glows strew.
"And Faith shines equal arming me from Fear"
I hold faith in truth, It is who I am;
I am a woman that will eat her yams.
There is strength in nature and in its foods;
I am built strong but have my moods.
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No Coward Soul Is Mine
BY EMILY BRONTE No coward soul is mine No trembler in the world's storm-troubled sphere I see Heaven's glories shine And Faith shines equal arming me from Fear O God within my breast Almighty ever-present Deity Life, that in me hast rest, As I Undying Life, have power in Thee Vain are the thousand creeds That move men's hearts, unutterably vain, Worthless as withered weeds Or idlest froth amid the boundless main To waken doubt in one Holding so fast by thy infinity, So surely anchored on The steadfast rock of Immortality. With wide-embracing love Thy spirit animates eternal years Pervades and broods above, Changes, sustains, dissolves, creates and rears Though earth and moon were gone And suns and universes ceased to be And Thou wert left alone Every Existence would exist in thee There is not room for Death Nor atom that his might could render void Since thou art Being and Breath And what thou art may never be destroyed. REFERENCES: 1) "No Coward Soul Is Mine" by Emily Bronte, Poetry Foundation - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43712/no-coward-soul-is-mine 2) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com/ 3) How Many Syllables - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllable_counter/ 4) NaPoWriMo April 2022 Day 3 with links to Glosa Poetry - https://www.napowrimo.net/ |
By sunnilicious
| Author Notes |
Note: I wrote the haiku included in the writing prompt. It is an observation from looking out my window. Seventeen syllables.
My writing prompt is meant to be a creative writing exercise to boost self-confidence. But if being spiritual makes you a poet in the process... Well, so be it. I advise 15-minutes of quality time in the morning time with yourself. The truth, the first time might take up to 30-minutes. The more you observe and write, the quicker the process. Even if you're done in a few minutes, take the time to reflect on nature and/or your poetic writing accomplishment. Building confidence is a process like this writing prompt. Be your creative self on what you see and write. It is your perspective to enable you as you feel more spiritually grounded and content. And note, that added gif is not you... It's a dizzy bug. REFERENCES: 1) National Poetry Writing Month, April 2022, Day 4 with links - https://www.napowrimo.net/ |
By sunnilicious
Melanie the Mermaid's a mythical creature
She thrives speedily swimming through the deep ocean
An adventurous diver that is playful too
Melanie can swim into the infinity
Sea Life isn't the least bit boring with her around
She rants and raves about everything better
Bold with a blender sharing her Kelp Super-Smoothie
This magnetic mermaid is unforgettable
| Author Notes |
Write a poem about a mythical person or creature doing something unusual
REFERENCES: 1) NaPoWriMo April 2022, Day 5 with links for examples - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com 3) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/ |
By sunnilicious
LOVE is a word to tag up anything. Yes, it
IS a graffiti word; Overused, but rosy.
SPACE love. But it is the absolute for this life,
AND sharing is caring in all relationships.
TIME adds up to pricelessness even with a pet;
MEASURED moments etch memories into our minds.
BY the way, every vortex can be filled with files.
THE consensus agreed that could harbor hate. That
HEART holds plenty, but love is based on perspective.
| Author Notes |
REFERENCES:
1) NaPoWriMo, April 2022, Day 6 with links - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/ 3) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com/ |
By sunnilicious
"TOO MANY COOKS SPOIL THE BROTH"
a big thought built broth
customers get convenience
healthy like homemade
broth passes through plenty hands
which employs and feeds people
machines keep hands out
everyone assigned a task
distributing need
manufacturing process
its clean and systematic
buy a box of broth
simplest way to soups and stews
toss stuff in a pot
and cook for fifteen minutes
deliciousness to enjoy
| Author Notes |
*Note: I voiced myself in a 5-7-5-7-7 with repeats. Alliterations is every stanza.
**Note: Some people enjoy a cup of broth for lunch or snack. So broth is much more versatile that consumers might think. Also, it comes in various forms: box, can, seasoning cubes or packets, teabags and maybe more... REFERENCES: 1) NaPoWriMo April 2022, Day 7 with links - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Blog, Common Sayings and includes YouTube Video with saying based on the proverbs - https://leverageedu.com/blog/common-proverbs/ 3) Tanka, Poetry Dances - https://poetrydances.com/tanka.php |
By sunnilicious
I prefer not to talk in an alter ego
because it is not real like a mosquito.
My personality is sarcastic and warp,
and I'd like to maintain being mentally sharp.
Being an actress entails studying script roles
and the end result of all that work is a goal,
to become a believable storyteller,
and celebrate good with oysters rockefeller.
If I write around wildly, I'm scared to get stuck.
I don't want to be nuts or out of any luck.
My life has not yet turned into what God has planned;
I am glad that we are friends and you understand.
| Author Notes |
REFERENCES:
1) NaPoWriMo April 2022, Day 8 - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllables/i%20love%20you 3) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com/ 4) Poetry Dances - https://poetrydances.com/ |
By sunnilicious
| Author Notes |
*Note: The dog belongs to a neighbor. I didn't steal it.
**Note: I have binoculars ***Note: April 9th 2022 really has a pink moon in the skies on another pandemic day and ramadan day REFERENCES: 1) National Poetry Writing Month, April 2022, day 9 with links - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/ 3) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com/ 4) Nonet, Poetry Dances - https://poetrydances.com/nonet.php |
By sunnilicious
I'm glad that you found me online
I don't mind a little sweet talk
Wink wink I feel crazy 4 u
And when you smile, my heart goes wild
Oh baby, I luv you, be mine.
| Author Notes |
*Note: National Poetry Writing Month, April 10th 2022, Day 10, Write a love poem - https://www.napowrimo.net/
*Note: My poetic submission is simple and young... However, it is how I feel. *Note: This poem is partially based on conversation hearts. I found the heart candy sayings on google search images. I underlined/highlighted the words and included the list that I picked them from... *Note: This afternoon, I heard an old 1980's dance song on the radio, Crush On You by The Jets. It inspired me to write this poem in this particular manner too. No real attention to poetic form. *Note: I wish I could figure the whole conversation hearts list in to another song with a similar style to the lyrics added to these author notes. Conversation Heart Sayings & Words: looks good, cutie, cutie pie, love bird, cool cat, puppy love, call me, true, love me, love you, love, xoxo, hugs, kisses, kiss me, be mine, crazy 4 u, wild heart, wild, heart, luv bug, wink wink, oh baby, u r cute, hot stuff, i luv u, sweet, sweetheart, sweetie, me & u, ez 2 luv, kiss me, forever, it's love, mwah, one luv Crush on You (lyrics) Song by The Jets How did you know 'cause I never told But you found out I've got a crush on you The words you read, my heart's been displayed You found out I've got a crush on you You must have heard it from my best friend She's always talkin' when she should be listenin' Can't keep a secret to save her life But still I trusted her with all I felt inside I never knew a rumor could spread so fast 'Cause now the word is out all over town That I'm longing for you How did you know 'cause I never told But you found out I've got a crush on you The words you read, my heart's been displayed You found out I've got a crush on you Maybe I was the one who left the trace Was there a message written on my face Were my emotions so easily read That you would know my thoughts before a word was said Was it my eye that let you know you had control Because the way you moved was so self assured You knew I would surrender How did you know 'cause I never told You found out I've got a crush on you The words you read, my heart's been displayed You found out I've got a crush on you Oh? oh? oh? oh? oh? oh? Oh? oh? oh? oh? oh? oh? oh? How did you know 'cause I never told You found out I've got a crush on you The words you read, my heart's been displayed You found out I've got a crush on you You found out I've got a crush on you You found out I've got a crush on you You found out I've got a crush on you You found out I've got a crush on you You found out I've got a crush on you Crush on you Crush on you Crush on you |
By sunnilicious
Why do we love to eat a big breakfast?
It's the most important meal of the day
We party, drink, fight, sex and sleep at night
We awake to the rising sun rays to do work
But can't start without nourishing our bodies right
It doesn't matter what we choose to consume
Because it is still food that keeps us going strong
To some of us, eating any meal is just a routine
Some meals are light or not, Some meals are protein packed
To crave a big breakfast and eat it is comfort
Do it too often and we will find discomfort
Any diet can cater to a big breakfast
Eating carbs, butter and syrup won't make you reckless
Some people skip breakfast to enjoy weekend brunch
It's a breakfast served with drinks and coupled with lunch
Some people enjoy big breakfast at dinnertime
It is a satisfying supper anytime
Big Breakfast at sunup
Big Breakfast as a brunch
Big Breakfast for a lunch
Big Breakfast as a snack
Big breakfast for dinner
Big breakfast around the clock
Where's the big breakfast buffet hiding at?
| Author Notes |
*Note: I wanted to write about a World Record but there are so many. I didn't know what to choose. So, it was between a big submarine (not the sandwich, the underwater boat) or a big breakfast. And there is a Guinness Book of World Record's Big Breakfast, but I felt it was too extreme from like home cooking, diners, McDonald's to write about... We're all entitled to an ideal good big breakfast. Hahahahaha :)
YouTube Video, World's Largest Breakfast Challege - Certified by the Guinness Book of World Record's as the World's Largest Breakfast, it consists of a mighty: 10 link sausages. 10 pieces of back bacon. 10 large eggs. 5 hash browns. 5 large white pudding. Chips. A stack of beans. 3 grilled tomatoes. A heap of mushrooms. And 10 slices of toast. REFERENCES: 1) National Poetry Writing Month, April 2022, day 11 - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) How Many Syllables - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/ 3) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com/ Mass Market Foods Consumed For Breakfast: frozen foods, eggs any style, oatmeal, yam porridge, banana porridge, rice porridge, cream of wheat, grainless porridge, granola, grainless granola, cereals, poptarts, cookies, muffins, pancakes, french toast, breads, ham, bacon, sausages fake meats, tofu, potatoes, yams, fruits, dry fruits, yogurt, fruit bowls, smoothies, protein shakes, bakery goodies, processed snack goodies, dinner leftovers, salads and more... |
By sunnilicious
There sits that little yellow bird ---
On a tree with some bare branches,
As Spring sweeps in sunnier days,
It reflects about good times past;
Memories were made for something,
And these small bird wings must rest now.
| Author Notes |
NOTE: I was about to write about ants, and my brother called me. He told me my auntie, late-mom's sister, passed away. How to write a wacky fun poem about ants now ?
She was old, but died from covid, 04/12/2022. She loved the colors red and gold. She liked houseplants, flowers, nailpolish and simple gold jewelry. She pierced her nose on her 65th birthday. She was a very sweetheart type of woman. She'll be missed by everyone (family and friends). May my auntie forever rest in peace. Back to this note, birds are still small, but bigger than ants and have wings. They are often symbolic to freedom and/or life. REFERENCES: 1) NaPoWriMo April 2022, day 12 with links - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllable_counter 3) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com/ |
By sunnilicious
Today, it's April 13th, but not Freaky Friday...
Thirteen is not an awing or cryptical number;
I stretched and got stuck in a Balancing Table Pose
As my boyfriend in Belarus text talk cussed me;
And there weren't any iPhone 13 connections found.
The 13th day of every month should all be deemed good,
Like the other three hundred fifty three days a year.
So what if I walk under a ladder and paint falls?
So what if thirteen jazzy black fat cats jive pass me?
Those things can happen on any great day of the year...
Once, I don't twirl into a 13 year old again.
And on this 13th day, I stumbled on a gray hair,
But I am grateful it was not 13 gray hairs there.
| Author Notes |
REFERENCES:
1) NaPoWriMo, April 2022, day 13 with links - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/ 3) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com/ |
By sunnilicious
The opening scene of a movie of my life
Should start with me as a mommy and wife
I wake up to make the house a french toast breakfast
Happy with life doing nothing unexpected
Cleaning and singing loudly like a true sinner
When PCH knocks at my door because I'm a winner.
| Author Notes |
*Note: Write an opening movie scene to your life
*Note: PCH - Publisher's Clearing House *Note: I have life dreams other than just becoming a working actress REFERENCES: 1) National Poetry Writing Month April 2022, Day 14 - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllable_counter/ 3) https://www.rhymezone.com/ 4) Poetry Dances - https://poetrydances.com |
By sunnilicious
I have no true interest in video games,
And it's not because I'm an old school gal...
I have played Pac-man, Frogger and other top games.
It wasn't in my house but I had some pals,
And there was an arcade in the local strip mall.
Some years later, and guess what's in my shopping mall?
Life progresses, but some things seem to stay the same;
I can use up laundry money at the arcade,
But not having clean underwear is just so lame.
Invest in a console, but it's unlike board games,
High-maintenance, buying new games is the main aim,
And the skill set stays pretty much the same.
I rather read, write, exercise, clean or cook...
It makes me feel like I can write a storybook.
Video games are good, but I get bored with it.
I have been known to play on my phone for a bit;
So, I talk from real addiction experience.
| Author Notes |
Note - Write a poem about something you have no interest in and have fun with writing about it.
REFERENCES: 1) NaPoWriMo April 2022, day 15 - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com 3) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com |
By sunnilicious
Everyday is a treat to yourself ---
Be thankful to God and go ahead with your day;
Be confident because you are fearless and brave;
Every task prospers success for ourself;
Stay open-minded to what is toss your way,
And be understanding for what you crave.
Stay loyal and giving to those you love;
Being thoughtful gets remembered (and returned).
Being kind isn't anything new wave;
Be nice to oneself, peers and stand above;
Good ways.
| Author Notes |
Note: Write a curtal sonnet.
Note: Not a simple task, because there's a math equation involved. I'm terrible at more than basic math. Being optimistic gets me through life in general even if I'm disappointed... But apparently, it got me through writing this poem. As you can see, I attempted writing a curtal sonnet. I started at midnight. It is now a quarter past 6pm. I have eaten. I could use some sleep. REFERENCES: 1) National Poetry Writing Month, April 2022, Day 16 - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Pied Beauty By Gerard Manley Hopkins -https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44399/pied-beauty 3) Wikipedia, Curtal Sonnet - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtal_sonnet 4) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/ 5) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com/ |
By sunnilicious
| Author Notes |
Note: I didn't follow the NaPoWriMo April 2022 writing prompt for Day 17. Who rights writing a dog poem on Easter? Ewh!
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By sunnilicious
I remembered a video from yesterday;
a nicely seasoned steak
with a serving spoon of fresh baked carrot souffle
and potato with sour cream and chives.
But if I follow the doctor's order,
it'd be swordfish in lemon sauce;
with a side of sauteed onion & squash,
plus, a glass of red wine.
Well, I went to the grocery store,
and picked up a frozen eggplant parmigana.
I could easily microwave that in minutes
and serve it up with garlic almond toast.
Fast food drive-thru would be the quickest way;
a burger meal, footlong sub, tacos or hot dogs.
Maybe, it isn't the healthiest lifestyle,
but I'm not using it as everyday snackfood.
Talking about food turns me into a Vegan
because I can eat like a garbage disposal
and stay skinny having vegetable platters,
pesto pasta primavera, buddah's delight
or scrumptious Indian food.
| Author Notes |
I came up with 20 questions but only two had 5 answers:
1) What animals do you like at the zoo? 2) What's for dinner? REFERENCES: 1) National Poetry Writing Month, April 2022, day 18 and links - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Rhyme Zone Dictionary - https://www.rhymezone.com/ 3) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/ |
By sunnilicious
Listen.
Wait a minute.
Wait, wait... WAIITTTTT.
Listen to me.
Quick.
Listen,listen....
Keep listening.
Come closer,
LISTEN.
ShhhHH, shh shh shhhH.
lis·ten
/'lis(E)n/
Omg-omg.
haHa...
Look at me.
I don't believe this now...
I lost my burp.
Go away.
Wait...
Come back here.
Listen,
I'm going through a tragedy here.
Give me a kiss first.
But listen...
You could come back later.
| Author Notes |
REFERENCES:
1) NaPoWriMo April 2022, day 19 - https://www.napowrimo.net/ |
By sunnilicious
1.
What is that?
Submerged in the sand!
Dirty conch,
dead and decaying;
Organic compost!
2.
Coastal conch
Creative creature
Muddy marsh
Might be edible
Search for recipe
3.
Concave conch ---
Sits artfully aged,
Washed ashore,
Modest on wet sand;
A genuine gem.
| Author Notes |
Note: I couldn't anthropomorphizes a food in a poem. I did a big breakfast poem already as a NaPoWriMo 2022 submission. So, I wrote a Lunatika instead.
Lunatika is a poetry form that I came up with some years back. I refer to it as an American Tanka. The syllable count is 3-5-3-5-5. The 3-lines was an initial idea, but I finally decided on going tanka style at 3/5/3/5/5. I found it to be like "butter" for short poetic storytelling. LUNATIKA EXAMPLE: The tadpole became a green frog swatting flies and jumping around the lily pad pond. The title (aka headline) is used as a separate entity from the poem even if it is used to introduce the poem. Note: I love Cleo. She is a longtime friend from FanStory and FanArtReview. I always find new art and photography from her. Good inspiration for me. This poem is based completely on the picture. However, I dedicate this 3 Perspective Lunatika Poem. My thank you especially to her :) |
By sunnilicious
The Tea Trade is good at reeling in their profits;
Tea is considered a commodity.
This is a drink that holds health benefits;
An assortment of tea is not an oddity.
People around the world consume their tea;
The U.S. dates tea back to the colonial times.
Tea is a good drink, Everybody can agree;
You can drink it without milk, but do squeeze in lime.
You can drink black, green, yellow, red & white tea leaves;
The black, green, blends and fusions are mainstream here.
Milk, citrus and sweeteners balance out the flavor;
There is no hops in here, don't mistake tea for beer.
Tea is acceptable, And even romantic,
But snobby talk is just playful tea semantics.
| Author Notes |
*Note: I did not follow the NaPoWriMo Writing Prompt for Thursday, April 21st 2022.
*Note: April 21 was National Tea Day. I waited to write this poem, because tea is a beverage that can be enjoyed every day, (versus once a year). *Note: A few years back, I attended a Tea Expo and took classes for a certificate. Now, I am a Tea Sommelier. *Note: Yesterday, (for national tea day) I bought a new tea online: Harney & Sons, Hot Cinnamon Spice, Black Tea with Orange & Sweet Clove. So many tea choices... It was like an all day event for me. And now, I must wait for delivery. *Note: I was raised to drink tea at breakfast. My parents drank coffee and herbal tea(s). Now, I drink both too, (any flavor or style even iced). *Note: Writing this poem, I drank a cup of cucumber mint with lemon honey, but wished to enjoy a cup of traditional Lipton. It has a classic and nostalgic taste that seems to always be comforting. *NOTE: The majority of tea leaves are harvested in India, Japan and China. *NOTE: Matcha is grown in Asia and South America. It is not considered a tea leaf in the Tea Industry. Some view it as a drug because of it's antioxidant potency. REFERENCES: 1. National Poetry Writing Month, April 2022 - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2. Poetry Dances, Sonnets - https://poetrydances.com/sonnet.php 3. Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com 4. Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com/ |
By sunnilicious
Evolution did you wrong...
Let us blame the dinosaurs.
They did you wrong in Utah;
God made crater marks;
Earth destroyed by an asteroid.
Which ozone layer hurts the most?
Wrong,wrong-wrong, wrong... WRONG
It's like mankind slowed God down.
Truthfully...
You are everything to me.
I like you in the Springtime;
A season of renewal.
I love you in the Summer;
All good long days, Fun short nights.
But things do change in the Fall;
Dark short days, Sweaters.
And by Winter, it gets cold;
To have warm romantic nights.
You're special year round
You're my favorite planet
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EARTH
| Author Notes |
1) National Poetry Writing Month, April 2022, Day 22 - Write a poem with repetition. I don't what I did here. I tried.
REFERENCES: 1) University of Texas, Asteroid Dust Found in Crater Closes Case of Dinosaur Extinction - https://news.utexas.edu/2021/02/24/asteroid-dust-found-in-crater-closes-case-of-dinosaur-extinction/ EarthDay 2022 Low-Waste Recipes URL Link - https://money.yahoo.com/celebrate-earth-day-delicious-low-214341896.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=ma |
By sunnilicious
The night sky shines in a neon sign
and it sits above the sofa,
which is just fine.
The pedestal fan blows wavelike winds
and the imagination goes wild...
No need to tune-in on the radio
or television amplifications;
Just lay back and let the mind go
as your hair enjoys waving
and romantic escapism finds you.
You surrender to a selfish utopia
with relaxation and tender thoughts;
Be free with peace of mind,
and fall asleep into a goodnight.
| Author Notes |
reverie (defined) - an abstracted state of absorption
Note: Moon & Stars Neon Sign, Photograph found on Etsy.com, RubyGifts29 Note: I tried to write a poem following the napowrimo.net day 23 writing prompt, but it was written rather bohemian. So here's an attempted short poem written in free verse with alliteration and rhymes. References: 1) National Poetry Writing Month, April 2022, day 23 - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) How Many Syllables - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllable_counter/ 3) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com/ |
By sunnilicious
| Author Notes |
Today, I'm not going to fuss. I didn't follow the given national poetry writing month april 2022 writing prompt. I kept it simple by coupling a tanka with haiku just to submit something for Day 24.
REFERENCES: 1) NaPoWriMo April 2022, day 24 - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Haiku and Tanka at Poetry Dances - https://poetrydances.com/ 3) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/ 4) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com |
By sunnilicious
| Author Notes |
National Poetry Writing Month, April 2022, Day 25 - I didn't follow the writing prompt, but still have a submission.
I found the Welsh Poppies picture on FanArtReview by TDtraditionalart to be inspirational to writing this poem. I haven't heard anything about Welch Poppies before this picture. Poppies are a popular wildflower around Southern California. I'm running with the title, The Flower Poppies, instead... ;) |
By sunnilicious
There sat a wacky woman at the bar...
She watched the cherries in a jar,
"Give me a drink with that.".
"I don't make chit chat,"
"But how did you get that big scar?".
| Author Notes |
Note: Learning about similies and writing one made me upset. I thought I'd try writing a limerick, again. So much for NaPoWriMo April 2022 daily writing prompts.
REFERENCES: 1) National Poetry Writing Month, April 2022, day 26 and links - napowrimo.net 2) Limericks, Poetry Dances -poetrydances.com 3) Limerick Examples - https://examples.yourdictionary.com/limerick-examples.html 4) RhymeZone - https://www.rhymezone.com 5) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllable_counter/ |
By sunnilicious
My Fair Lady, if you like to watch old movies;
Let me guess, you're the biggest Titanic groupie.
I rather we start this date with Dirty Dancing;
I'd run a romance marathon with Only You.
Grease is a classic film, we would have to watch that,
But Pure Country might be where it's really at.
We could make it a special day with Moulin Rouge,
Or be popcorn perverts viewing The Graduate.
The Wedding Planner could mess us up with a talk;
I don't believe you win with Roman Holiday,
However, it is better than Runaway Bride;
Or we can watch that war movie, Casablanca.
What's better than Notting Hill or Love Actually?
Serendipity, an aspect of modern love!
| Author Notes |
The latest in sonnets is a duplex, which is composed of 7 couplet stanzas. I couldn't find a word search list that I loved, but I'm all for entertainment.
REFERENCES: 1) NaPoWriMo April 2022, day 27 with links - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllable_counter/ 3) Dictionary & Thesaurus - https://www.rhymezone.com/ |
By sunnilicious
Having flowers around sure does brighten the place;
The grocery store bouquets adds a little grace,
And flowers change to match the seasonal harvests.
Some people pick flowers they grew in their gardens;
| Author Notes |
5-lines coupled with a haiku (5-7-5).
Note: I didn't want to write a concrete poem. So, I wrote a poem for the 28th day of National Poetry Writing Month. I haven't seen lillies in its own floral bouquet yet for the season... But Easter is over. I actually bought a Easter bouquet with a stem or two of everything, but it died. So, I dumped it in the trash. Who's buyiing daffodils and tulips now... Well, I found this gorgeous art piece on FanArtReview. It was inspiring to me. REFERENCES: 1) National Poetry Writing Month, April 2022, Day 28 - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllable_counter/ 3) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com 4) Haiku, Poetry Dannces - https://poetrydances.com/haiku.php |
By sunnilicious
Commonsense isn't something that I have,
But I do try to be wise,
Because I have to take care of myself;
The years go by, and I am still alone.
I wish real rules would exist for love...
It would make relationships easier.
Psychology is there but that's subjective,
And modern hearts hold emojis for true;
This creative spin lacks the real you.
Technology has grown impersonal...
We are all leaders with a trail of followers;
Stalkers without a smile.
| Author Notes |
Notes: I like fairytales, but... I didn't use the NaPoWriMo April 2022 writing prompt for Day 29.
REFERENCES: 1) National Poetry Writing Month - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 2) Rhyme Zone - https://www.rhymezone.com/ 3) Syllable Counter - https://www.howmanysyllables.com/ |
By sunnilicious
Attention.
When over the flowery, sharp pasture's
edge, unseen, the salt ocean...
I sit burning cigarettes;
Lifts its form---chicory and daisies
tied, released, seem hardly flowers alone.
Burning my brain,
but color and the movement---or the shape
Perhaps---of restlessness, whereas
veils of dumb air
unwind the bandages.
The sea is circled and sways,
Peacefully upon its plantlike stem;
Half-parted.
| Author Notes |
Notes: The final day of National Poetry Writing Month and I followed the writing prompt. Write a Cento. Essentially, a Cento is the weaving of 2 poems into one.
Note: I worked with the following poems: "Flowers by the Sea" written by William Carlos Williams (1883 to 1963) and weaved in verses from "Attention" by Adrienne Rich (1929-2012). REFERENCES: 1) Flowers by the Sea written by William Carlos Williams, The Collected Poems of William Carlos Williams Vol 1:1909-1939 (New Directions Publishing Corporation, 1985), Poetry Foundation - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/53078/flowers-by-the-sea-56d23210587cf 2) The Long Awakening of Adrienne Rich, The New Yorker Magazine, November 30, 2020, issue, with the headline "Look at Me Now" - https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/11/30/the-long-awakening-of-adrienne-rich 3) Adrienne Rich, Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrienne_Rich 4) William Carlos Williams - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Carlos_Williams 5) National Poetry Writing Month, April 2022, Day 30 with links - https://www.napowrimo.net/ 6) Cento, Poets.org - https://poets.org/glossary/cento Attention by Adrienne Rich The ice age is here. I sit burning cigarettes, burning my brain. A micro-Tibet, deadly, frivolous, complete, blinds the four panes. Veils of dumb air unwind like bandages from my lips half-parted, steady as the mouths of antique statues. |
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