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: Writing Poetry
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 15
April Poetry Writing Month – Day 15
Photo Inspired: Chalk Street Art in Florence, Italy.
Called Madonnari, this temporary artwork is created using chalk and pastel shades.
What do we look for in the art that we see? It’s often our perception. There is no defined right or wrong.
A free verse lyrical poetic form
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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.
Variety is the Spice of Life 