Search results for: “pantoum”
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Rain Dog, a Pantoum
Read more: Rain Dog, a PantoumMemorable writing that sparks imagination. Lean in. Hear the writer’s voice on the page. Rain Dog, a Pantoum By Suse Pareto Dog is bored and restless. Rain is pouring down. I’m loath to leave this comfy bed, but walk we must, says she. Rain is pouring down, the road is sodden and feckless. But…
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A Pantoum for Constance Demby
Read more: A Pantoum for Constance DembyMemorable writing that sparks imagination. Lean in. Hear the writer’s voice on the page. A Pantoum for Constance Demby By Leigh Anne Caryl They said she died almost without notice Thank God her music lingers Beautiful transcendent videos Visuals of stained glass gothic cathedrals Thank God her music lingers An unapologetic exploration of meditative…
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Create a pantoum. Prompt #107
Read more: Create a pantoum. Prompt #107So far, on The Write Spot Blog, the prompts have been nice and easy. How about challenging yourself with a pantoum? Pantoum is the Western word for the Malayan pantun, a poetic form that first appeared in the fifteenth century, in Malayan literature. It existed orally before then. The Western version of the pantoum is…
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Barbara’s Braid
Read more: Barbara’s BraidMemorable writing that sparks imagination. Lean in. Hear the writer’s voice on the page. Today’s Sparks is a pantoum. Barbara’s Braid By Karen Ely Weaving strands of amber honey Over, under, around and through Silky locks of shimmer sunlight Plaited patterns, three by two Over, under, around, and through Brush strokes cultivate the threads…
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This dream of mine. Prompt #279
Read more: This dream of mine. Prompt #279Write about a dream you have or have had. Could be a night time dream. A day dream. A dream of something you long for. Turn your dream into a poem: haiku, pantoum, or any form of short piece that works for you. Share your dreams. Writing them, posting them, might help shed light on…