April Poetry Writing Month – Day 17
Theme Inspiration: Random thoughts and storytelling
Here is a micro poem inspired by the idea of what waves remember.
Category: Short Poem
NaPoWriMo 2025 – Day 16
April Poetry Writing Month – Day 16
Photo Inspired: At Eibsee, a stunning, clear-water lake in Germany, glacier-carved during the Ice Ages, and is approximately 1000 meters above sea level.
Some strangers travel together, and this adventure is about parting.
Poetic Form: Nonet, a nine-line poem that provides a structured, gradual reduction in syllables (9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1).
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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 12
April Poetry Writing Month – Day 12
Writing poems inspired by a personal collection of photos – Old Stone Bridge
Time moves forward, the past remains alive – a meditative reflection.
Regensburg, a city in Bavaria, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is celebrated as the best preserved medieval city in Germany.
Poetic Form: Tanka, a Japanese verse written in 5 lines with a 5-7-5-7-7 (31 syllable) pattern. This poem, which weaves historical imagery and romanticized art and punctuation, is a modern tanka.
Variety is the Spice of Life 