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
Tag: ekphrastic poems
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
National Poetry Month, April 2
I’m taking poetic license on the definition of “date,” as I often do. It is the same day from the time I wake up until I go to bed. So there. This is a quick post, at least. I had this pairing in my mind for a while because this is a picture that has… Continue reading National Poetry Month, April 2