Bloated hungered stomachs burst, As unquenched lands die of thirst, In the circle of life; what comes first? The new-born-babe or the corpse in its hearse? The Gods look down with knowing eyes, Jesus frowns & Buddha sadly sighs, The… Read More ›
Day: June 29, 2015
Writing Tip: Form: Ode
The ode is a form of poetry that originated in Ancient Greece. It is traditionally a long poem separated into stanzas, but you can change the form as you wish. Most odes also rhyme – although how is up to… Read More ›
Writer Highlight Featuring: Sue Lobo
MENTAL ILLNESS It´s in the tear, upon the cheek as it glistens, It´s in the questioning, of why nobody listens, It´s in those places, now so shadowed in grey, It´s in the playground, where one used to play, It´s in… Read More ›
Inspiration Call: Creative Talents Unleashed
Inspiration Call: Write a dialogue between these two characters. Give each of your characters a voice. When writing dialogue, consider the flow and rhythm of a real conversation. Try to reflect that give-and-take in your writing. Characters can have unfinished… Read More ›