April Poetry Writing Month – Day 22
Theme Earth Day
Beautiful water Hyacinths, these fast-growing aquatic plants can become invasive and damage the ecosystems. What if the Hyacinths could respond?
Category: Flower Poem
NaPoWriMo 2025 – Day 14
April Poetry Writing Month – Day 14
Photo Inspiration: Laburnum, Englischer Garten, Munich
Young or old, or becoming, there are special moments. Embrace the fleeting joys and accept situations with grace.
Poetic form: Shadorma, said to have Spanish origin, is a 6-line short verse written in 3-5-3-3-7-5 syllable pattern.
Today is Vishu, the New Year celebrated in Kerala in India. The laburnum, which blooms in Spring, is especially cherished during Vishu; its vibrant yellow symbolising prosperity and is considered sacred.
Significant to Lord Krishna.
The night before, we arrange a sacred offering called ‘vishukani’ at homes and temples. It is the first sight that we wake up to, welcoming the New Year with abundance and devotion.
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NaPoWriMo 2025 – Day 10
April Poetry Writing Month – Day 10
The rare in you blooms in stillness. Let it sleep until then.
Poetry Prompt: Rarely Made
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NaPoWriMo 2025 – Day 8
April Poetry Writing Month – Day 8
Vulnerability is not weakness.
Some wounds, whether from close relationships or brief encounters with strangers, are inflicted knowingly or unknowingly. Inspired by the quiet grace in Rabindranath Tagore´s works, this poem imagines a rose petal speaking to the hand that plucks it.
Variety is the Spice of Life 