Still hanging out with the New England Speculative Writers at to the NESW Conference , but here’s an Ekphrastic pairing for you anyway! Photo was taken at the Glasgow Necropolis; I rather liked the view of the sun over this particular monument. The poem definitely needs work, but I am rather fond of the title… Continue reading National Poetry Month, April 13
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National Poetry Month, April 12
I’m currently at the hotel after a great dinner with some of the folks from the New England Speculative Writers this evening. I’m looking forward to the NESW Conference tomorrow and also being a semi-responsible adult, along with my friend Scott Goudsward, and doing work before hitting the hotel bar with the other writers. Today’s… Continue reading National Poetry Month, April 12
National Poetry Month, April 11
Sooo… super late and I’ve got a conference to drive to tomorrow. Raw picture to go with the raw poem. I know I’m going to crop the picture and see if I can sharpen it a little… not sure what else. Both currently titled “One Crow for Sorrow.” Picture was taken in Rockport, ME on… Continue reading National Poetry Month, April 11
National Poetry Month, April 10
Ever have one of those moments of beauty during mundane life that takes your breath away? I don’t head to the Natick Mall often, and it usually exhausts me to do so, but I was coming back to the car during this sunset and I stopped to stare… and barely remembered to snap a picture. … Continue reading National Poetry Month, April 10
National Poetry Month, April 9
I managed another short poem! (Seriously, this is an achievement for me!) This pairing references the beautiful and heartbreaking story of Hachikō, which if you don’t know, is worth looking up. But have plenty of tissues handy. Scott, Husband-of-Awesome, actually took the photo. I honestly don’t know if it’s from Taiwan or Osaka, Japan… so… Continue reading National Poetry Month, April 9
National Poetry Month, April 8
It’s only a little past midnight! And it’s a short poem! (Because deadlines…getting worked on…and piling hard!) This photo is of the lighthouse (well, wee automated lighthouse) at the end of one of the original breakers of Cape Cod Canal, which is accessible via Scusset Beach. A good friend of mine has a house on… Continue reading National Poetry Month, April 8
National Poetry Month, April 7
Today’s pairing ended up the last thing I needed to cobble together before bed after a busy day, but here it is! Quick description: These are the “Moss Stairs” sculpture / art installation at Tower Hill Botanical Garden. They have a description that includes not walking on them because it will disturb the fragile moss… Continue reading National Poetry Month, April 7
National Poetry Month, April 6
Running out the door to a movie with the Husband of Awesome, so real quick… Picture is another from Scotland, an old gravestone at an old abbey in Coldingham. There’s more to the story… but perhaps later. The set is tentatively titled “Momento Mori.” Remember, the poem is super rough draft, and also please do… Continue reading National Poetry Month, April 6
National Poetry Month, April 5
Not that I figured I’d get far in any poetry journey without a faery poem, but in going through the pictures I’ve taken and am using for inspiration, there’s no less than three that are titled “Faery ________.” If you’ve known me or been following me for some time, I’m sure you’re shocked. Completely and… Continue reading National Poetry Month, April 5
National Poetry Month, April 3 and 4
I was offline yesterday doing stuff and making yummy food for the Husband-of-Awesome’s Birthday. I DID pick and do a lot of cursing at Photoshop for yesterday’s picture on Tuesday. (I’m a superduper n00b on Photoshop, so the cursing is expected). I particularly chose that picture because Scott pointed the scene out to me while… Continue reading National Poetry Month, April 3 and 4