Last updated: May 7 2016 3:31 PM
By: Glenda MacDonald
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I’m working on the first in series of books that examine the use of prompts for creative expression. My first book will include some of my micropoetry and photography and discuss the creative process of using prompts in their creation. I may interview other poets and photographers for this book. To be self-published.
SATURDAY Featured photo: crimson crabapple
My crabapple tree was the first to bloom, with pear and cherry trees lagging. So today this gorgeous crimson bud of my crabapple tree gets the place of honour!
Micropoetry Tweets with #WrittenRiver prompts I’ve been writing micropoetry daily since December 27 using prompts from #WrittenRiver. If you haven’t tried writing micropoetry #WrittenRiver is a great place to start. I’m all caught up. Here are my latest three poems:
In fetal position
granny lay
memories
locked far away
her eyes of sunset
to mine of day
with one tear
said
stay— Glenda MacDonald (@glenda_macd) May 7, 2016
GM Note: The prompt was “eyes of sunset”. This poem honours my grandmother who had Alzheimer’s Disease and reflects the last time I saw her
please
turn off your phone
take my hand
hold me near
into the wild woods
and quiet thoughts
let us disappear— Glenda MacDonald (@glenda_macd) May 7, 2016
GM Note: The prompt was “let us disappear”
some follow the sun
I’m following the rain
even in its grayest hour
there’s the promise
of a sun shower
under rainbows— Glenda MacDonald (@glenda_macd) May 7, 2016
GM Note: The prompt was “following the rain”