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Poetry Prompt: In the Wild Secret Place

By L.L. Barkat Leave a Comment

japanese garden purple-where the wild things are poetry prompt

Using ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ as inspiration, come create your own wild, secret place poem.

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8 Ways to Cultivate The Art of Creative Living

By T.S. Poetry 5 Comments

path to creative living purple sunset

Here are 8 ways researchers know creativity can be kindled. Plus, four ways T. S. Poetry makes it simple for you to do the kindling.

Filed Under: art of creative living, article, Blog, Featured, Writing Life

50 States of Generosity: Idaho

By Sandra Heska King 10 Comments

idaho tall trees in snow

Visiting Idaho was never on my bucket list. Until now. And when I go, I might want to try some “ice cream potatoes”—vanilla ice cream coated with cocoa and slathered with whipped cream to look like a sour cream topped baked potato. Or maybe I’ll try an Idaho Spud—a marshmallow covered in chocolate and coconut.

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Brookhaven—A New Civil War Historical Romance!

By T.S. Poetry 4 Comments

Brookhaven with orange-side

Brookhaven has arrived! It’s a historical romance set in the American Civil War period. A beautiful and intriguing story, by Glynn Young, it pulls you in and doesn’t let you go.

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Poet Laura: A Cuppa Comfort for the Holiday

By Sandra Fox Murphy 6 Comments

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Sandra Fox Murphy brews ritual with coffee and tea poems in this month’s Poet Laura column.

Filed Under: Blog, Coffee and Tea, Coffee Poems, Poet Laura, poetry prompt, Tea Poems

Thin Starlight: Interview with Emily Jean Patterson

By T.S. Poetry 2 Comments

star jar emily jean patterson interview

Meet Poet Emily Jean Patterson, and join her in the patience of poetry, plus a fun collage bookmark idea!

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Poems to Listen By: Yondering—2: A Very Little Thing

By Laurie Klein 4 Comments

game board with colorful playing pieces

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Triptychs: Interview with Poet Megan Merchant

By T.S. Poetry Leave a Comment

in the lost house by megan merchant

Poet Megan Merchant offers a deep view of poetry, art, and translation. In its way, her life is a creative triptych! Step in, and get creative with her.

Filed Under: Art, article, Blog, Interview, Interviews, Poets

Prompt Celebration! The Colour out of Space

By T.S. Poetry Leave a Comment

Colour of of Space-Lovecraft and Barkat blanket

Celebrate the new graphic novel ‘The Colour out of Space’ by sharing your poems! Try out ekphrastic poetry if you like.

Filed Under: article, Blog, Ekphrastic Poetry, poetry prompt, writing prompt, writing prompts

Poet Laura: What’s In a Name

By Sandra Fox Murphy 6 Comments

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Tweetspeak’s new Poet Laura, Sandra Fox Murphy, starts her year as Poet Laura with a poetic reflection on names and naming.

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Journeys: What We Hold in Common

By L.L. Barkat 25 Comments

corn of many colors poetry prompt

It is so tempting in life to forget what we hold in common. And in those moments, we forfeit joy and connection that could otherwise be ours. Pen a poem of connection, maybe starting with corn.

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New Release! The Colour out of Space Graphic Novel, Illustrated by Sara Barkat

By T.S. Poetry 2 Comments

Colour out of Space-Gritty

Enjoy this classic H.P. Lovecraft story in new graphic novel form. The haunting illustrations in this gothic graphic novel will grip your heart and mind!

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Morphing: Lessons from the Year of the Monarch

By Dheepa R. Maturi 7 Comments

monarch butterflies in tree

Dheepa R. Maturi wraps the Year of the Monarch with a butterfly’s journey of growth and the lessons attracted along the way.

Filed Under: Blog, Year of the Monarch

Poetry Prompt: Aisling—Vision or Dream

By T.S. Poetry 4 Comments

celtic necklace

The aisling poem is a vision or dream poem that features a woman as one of its central images. Come pen an aisling with us. We might feature your poem!

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Poet Laura: Message in a Bottle

By Michelle Rinaldi Ortega 6 Comments

Michelle Rinaldi Ortega drops a message in a bottle for Random Acts of Poetry Day and passes the feather to our new Poet Laura.

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Text & Image: Interview with Ellen Kombiyil

By T.S. Poetry Leave a Comment

invasive purple flowers

From beginnings to writer’s block, from ambles to art-making—check out this interview with poet Ellen Kombiyil!

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Poems to Listen By: Yondering—1: H. G. Who?

By Laurie Klein 4 Comments

children's art in pool

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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Spirals & Seasons: An Interview with Katharine Whitcomb

By T.S. Poetry 1 Comment

leaf art katharine whitcomb poet interview

Poet Katharine Whitcomb has a beautiful spirit. Come listen in to our chat with her—poet, artist, educator!

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Year of the Monarch—A Visit to Craik-Patton House

By Laura Boggess 6 Comments

monarch butterfly in wildflowers

Laura Boggess visits Craik-Patton House for a garden party and shares about the Year of the Monarch project.

Filed Under: Blog, Butterfly Poems, Nature Poems, Year of the Monarch

Glass & Gardening: Interview with Poet Jules Jacob

By T.S. Poetry Leave a Comment

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Two collections within one year’s time. Meet poet Jules Jacob and learn how she’s handled the challenge. Plus discover her inspirations!

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