* * * * * * My 100th Follower * * * * * *

I Just Reached My

100th Follower

CONGRATULATIONS
and
THANK YOU

Vanilla Mama

http://vanillamamasstuff.blogspot.com/

I sent you an email. 
I have a small gift I'd like to send
to you as a Thank You!

Sleep My Sweet One

http://mrpencildraw.wordpress.com/2010/04/11/a-pencil-drawing-of-sleep-baby

Sleep, Sleep

My sweet little one

Before you know it

We’ll see the sun

Sleep, Sleep

My sweet little one

Before you know it

You’ll have some fun

Sleep, Sleep

My sweet little one

Before you know it

My poem will be done

Posted at http://themethursday.blogspot.com/2011/04/thursday-april-28-2011-sleep.html© Lisa N ~ 4/30/2011

Six Word Saturday

All
Graduation
Invitations
Ready

To

Mail

I can no longer feel my right hand!

My Selections for Best of the A-Z Challenge

There were so many wonderful posts for the A-Z challenge.
These are just a few of my favorites from A-Z.

A – http://hollyruggiero.blogspot.com/2011/04/writers-guide-to-amethyst.html

B – http://thelabotomyofawriter.blogspot.com/2011/04/b-is-for-beginning_02.html

C – http://writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/2011/04/creativity-chips.html

D – http://lisagalek.blogspot.com/2011/04/d-is-for-dialogue-which-is-what-youll.html
E – http://www.writinginthebuff.net/2011/04/pawsitive-pondering-e-is-for-exercise.html

F – http://encouragementforchristianwriters.blogspot.com/2011/04/f-is-for-first.html

G – http://sophie-sez.blogspot.com/2011/04/g-is-for-ghost.html

H – http://snakesmomcrazykidscartoonart.blogspot.com/2011/04/humorous-hernia-help.html

I – http://jldodgewrites.blogspot.com/2011/04/today-is-i.html

J – http://prompted2write.blogspot.com/2011/04/joker.html

K – http://paulamartinpotpourri.blogspot.com/2011/04/kinesics-or-using-body-language-in-your.html

L – http://www.mercysworld.com/2011/04/to-z-challenge-linky-love.html

M – http://vanillamamasstuff.blogspot.com/2011/04/to-z-challenge-m.html

N – http://www.jp-homeinthehollow.com/2011/04/n-is-for.html

O – http://mistoftheblossomrain.blogspot.com/2011/04/z-blogging-challenge-o-onomatopoeia.html

P – http://foodandfondmemories.blogspot.com/2011/04/pickles.html

Q – http://frommyclassroomwindow.blogspot.com/2011/04/q-is-for-quilts.html

R – http://jackedwardspoetry.blogspot.com/2011/04/r-rules.html

S – http://www.pauljosephwrites.com/2011/04/s-is-for-sensazione.html

T – http://derekodom.blogspot.com/2011/04/t-is-for-trolls.html

U – http://livehighlivemightyliverighteously.blogspot.com/2011/04/usa-usa.html

V – http://upinthecosmos.blogspot.com/2011/04/v-is-for-verification.html

W – http://alicross.blogspot.com/2011/04/z-blogfest-w-is-for-waiting.html

X – http://wingedwriter.blogspot.com/2011/04/xylograph-whats-that.html

Y –  http://thegoldeneaglesblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/z-blogging-challenge-y-stands-for.html

Z – http://my-poetry-place.blogspot.com/2011/04/z.html

 

Z is for Zedd - Zzzzzzzz

Sleeping is the ultimate activity!
                                  Resting
                             Dozing
                        Napping
                   Slumbering

               Snoozing

           Snoring

       Healing

  Dreaming
Sleep is clearly a waste of time!

posted for http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/

© Lisa N ~ 4/30/2011


This form is called a Zedd Poem. Zedd poems form the letter “Z”. The first line states a truth about the title. Followed by single word couplets. The last line states what the title is not.

I'm VERY excited to announce that with this post I will have reached my goal of "100" posts for April! Now if I can just get the last new follower I need to break 100. I've been sitting at 99 all week long.

Friday Fill In

And...here we go!


1. I love to eat ice cream right out of the container!
2. Nothing makes people more paranoid than when you give them a wink and a smile.
3. It's how you love that leaves a legacy.
4. If it's bad news, just don't tell me!
5. Well, would you just fill up with water already!  Get it "well" - a deep hole with water in it.
6. "Jeepers Creepers" - a brand new line of spring peepers.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to having a glass of wine, tomorrow my plans include Zumba class followed by addressing, stuffing, and preparing for the mail 80 + graduation announcements for my College graduating Son and my High School graduating daughter and Sunday, I want to relax - I NEED that soooooo bad!

Y is for Yoda - Youthful

Yearning, no longer you are!

Yellow-bellied, attitude you have!

Yo-Yo, stable you are not!

Yammer, you always do!

posted for http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/

© Lisa N ~ 4/29/2011

This form is called a Yoda Poem. Yoda poem begins with a title word and predicts the future. Couplets using inverted speech like Yoda used.

Friday Flash 55

When Is It Enough?

When 55 is a struggle to post
and the words just won't come out.

When all you want to do is cry
but instead you decide to shout.

When doing what is perceived as right
is an expecation that is unfair

When treating others well despite
it appears no one really cares.

My Favorite Words and Thoughts - NaPoWriMo #28

Be ACCEPTING – embrace differences

Seek BALANCE – it keeps you level headed

Genuine CARING – honest compassion

True DEVOTION – keep your commitments

Always EMPATHIZE – supportive not sympathy

Deep FAITH – the LORD is always the answer

Practice GRATITUDE – remember to be thankful

Be HUMBLE – someone else is more important than you

INSPIRE others – be an example

Act JOLLY – laughter is contagious

Treat KINDLY – payback will be tenfold

LOVE deeply – give 100% of your love

Expect MIRACLES – they happen every day

NURTURE others – then watch them grow

Act OPTIMISTIC – it is easier then negativity

Speak POSITIVELY – spread happy thoughts

QUIET introspection – look into yourself

Be REMEMBERED – make it for the right reason

SMILE always – you might make someone’s day

Give TRUST – even when it is difficult

Seek UNDERSTANDING – before leaping

VALUE moments – too soon they are gone

WARM hugs – share these with those in need

Find XANADU – keep looking for happiness

YIELD control – avoid rigidity

ZEALOUS living – life is short so live it

posted at http://www.napowrimo.net/

© Lisa N ~ 4/28/2011

NaPoWriMo #28

Make a list of your favorite words today.

Write a poem that uses 90% of the words you wrote down.

X is for Xenia Epigram - Thankfulness

My simple words of thanks

Are often very quiet

They may come across as pranks

That sometimes spark a riot

Yet if I really focus

Keep the sarcasm felt at bay

Without the crazy hocus pocus

I’ll just apologize for the delay

posted for http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/
© Lisa N ~ 4/28/2011

 This form is called a Xenia Epigram. The form represents a thank you of sorts and ends with an apology.

Born Again Haiku Heights #40

Born Again In Christ

Ensures Your Destination

Souls Reservation

Posted at http://haiku-heights.blogspot.com/2011/04/prompt-40-born.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/27/2011

A Man (Three Word Wednesday)

A foolish man

Wanders through life

Wondering

What Could Have Been?

A smart man

Forges a new path

Dreams

Relishes Each New Day

A worthy man

Shows others mercy

Provides

Relief from suffering

posted at http://www.threewordwednesday.com/2011/04/3ww-ccxxxviii.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/27/2011

You Are Like

You are like a gentle rain

Filling my life like a water main

You are like a blustery breeze

Swinging in like on your trapeze

You are like a sunny day

Forming me from dark and gray

You are like the green of spring

Raising my pulse like a growing thing

You are like a butterfly

Touching and making me liquify

posted at http://www.napowrimo.net/

© Lisa N ~ 4/27/2011

NaPoWriMo #27

Write a poem with 10 metaphors

W is for Wrapped Refrain - My Journey from A-Z

Complexity this journey held

For a challenge I felt compelled

Taking the easy way to me

A cop out that would surely be

While I often experienced perplexity

The chosen forms gave my blogging complexity

Astonishment abounded here

Often stymied by real fear

Kept on trudging diligently

In time became confidently

This journey found me writing with abandonment

My confidence growing strong with astonishment.

posted for http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/

© Lisa N ~ 4/27/2011

This form is called a Wrapped Refrain Poem. 2 or more stanzas

Meter: 8,8,8,8,12,12   Rhyming: aabbcc

In each stanza the first 4-syllable word in the first line

must be the last 4-syllable word in the last line.

When My Clock Strikes Before Stopping

When My Clock Strikes Before Stopping

I read this writing from an amazing blogger Kim.

Check it out if you have time! So Profound!

ABC - Letter "O"

The Rule of Oct

If you have eight points you are octactinal
and that is factual

If you are recurring every eight days you are octan
and of that I am a fan

If celebrating the eight hundredth anniversary it is an octingentenary
a time to truly make merry

If you have eight eyes you are octonocular
you must look quite peculiar

If running a government of eight you have an octarchy
quite different from a monarchy.

So, following the rule of eight set up by men
Why, oh Why is October the month of ten

posted on http://abcwednesday-mrsnesbitt.blogspot.com/2011/04/o-is-for-oh.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/27/2011

V is for Villanelle - Guiding Light of Love

Your love has become my guiding light

The past took its toll each day

I think of you and all seems right

My adoration grew strong at first sight

Who would think it could be this way

Your love has become my guiding light

The past left me scarred with an ugly blight

To ease the pain that now comes my way

I think of you and all seems right

Filled with angst I’ve learned what might

Become of me if I give control away

Your love has become my guiding light

Anxiety had kept me up at night

Who knew peace would come someday

I think of you and all seems right,

When my life’s adrift and feels uptight

You’re a lighthouse keeping fear at bay

Your love has become my guiding light

I think of you and all seems right

posted at http://www.napowrimo.net/

posted for http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/

© Lisa N ~ 4/26/2011

This form is called a Villanelle Poem. It is a 19 line poem,

Very specific rhyming pattern of aba aba aba aba aba abaa

The first and third stanza a repeated in alternating order.

Kaleidoscope of Life

My life is a kaleidoscope

With each twist and turn

The foundation

tumbles

spirals

crashes

Yet if you look closely

A new view has been created

The structure

changed

stronger

brighter

posted at http://magpietales.blogspot.com/2011/04/mag-63.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/25/2011

U is for Ubi Sunt - Where Are?

Where are the moments of peace and quiet?

Where is my sleeping in?

Where are blogging opportunities?

Where is my happy again?

Where are Saturday and Sunday?

Well, anyway it’s MONDAY!

posted for http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/

© Lisa N ~ 4/25/2011

This form is called Ubi Sunt.

Series of Where are and Where is questions.

Finished by sentence “Well, anyway it’s …….”

Asking for Forgiveness (For OSI and Sunday Scribblings)

I come to this hallowed place

Knowing that it’s a start

Asking for forgiveness

For the hardness in my heart

Look to you for guidance

After so much pain I’ve felt

How dare I try to question

The hand the Lord has dealt

I’ve been a poor example

Of a Christian woman’s role

The anger and resentment

Eroding at my soul

It’s time to try again

Let hurt and anger fade

Find the shine of love again

Instead of a masquerade

posted at http://sundayscribblings.blogspot.com/2011/04/264-shine.html
posted at http://onesingleimpression.blogspot.com/2011/04/prompt-165-place.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/24/2011

When The One Whose Hand

When the one whose hand you’re holding

Is the one who holds your heart

The life you share together

Will be magical from the start

By cherishing one another

And nurturing it as it grows

Love will blossom before your eyes

Like an innocent and pure white rose

posted at http://carryontuesdayprompt.blogspot.com/2011/04/carry-on-tuesday-102.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/26/2011

Monday's Child #43 - Master Master

Illustration: Clara Burd

Master Master

What do you ask of me?

I’m ready for adventure

Please tell me what it will be

Will we climb a mountain

Or frolic in the field

Or will we fight a battle

A magic sword for you to wield

Will we search for rainbows

or chase foxes on the run

Or will we join a grand parade

With you it will be fun.

Master Master

What do you ask of me?

I’m ready for adventure

I wonder what it will be

posted at http://childrensverse.blogspot.com/2011/04/mondays-child-43.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/25/2011

LOVE the Beauty of Nature - NaPoWriMo #24 Challenge

Beauty is allover I am realizing

As I sit among the field of clover

Hidden amongst are foxglove flowers

Looking to the left is see cloven-hoofed deer

In the distance the killdeer plover take flight

At the edge of the field paloverde shrubs reside

Up high in the sky gentle clouds rollover the horizon

posted at http://www.napowrimo.net/
© Lisa N ~ 4/24/2011

NaPoWriMo #24

Write a poem that has the word “love” hidden in it somewhere.

But you cannot use the word “love” by itself, it must be hidden

Six Word Saturday

Going
To
Visit
My
Son
Today

Don't get to see my college student son very often.  He's busy student teaching and graduation is quickly approaching.  

I Will - NaPoWriMo Prompt

NaPoWriMo #23
Write a poem where the last word of the first line begins with the first letter of
your name, and the last word of the second line begins with the second letter of
your name until you have spelled out your first and/or your last name. 

 

Work at my…Listening

Strive to be….Inspiring

Always be…...…Supporting

Willingly be...Accepting

posted at http://www.napowrimo.net/

© Lisa N ~ 4/23/2011

T is for Tyburn - Life Is . . . .

Blissful

Peaceful

Hopeful

Grateful

Enjoy your life as Blissful, Peaceful,

Remember to be Hopeful, Grateful

posted for http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/

This form is called a Tyburn Poem.

A six line poem of 2, 2, 2, 2, 9, 9.

The first four lines are rhyming and descriptive words.

The last two lines rhyme and incorporate lines 1 – 4 as the 5th-8th syllables.

© Lisa N ~ 4/23/2011

Liberate Your Art Postcard Swap - Check This Out

I came across this challenge and had to share it with my friends.

http://www.kateyeview.com/2011/04/join-me-in-liberate-your-art-postcard.html

Here's an overview of the Liberate Your Art Postcard Swap:

WHO: Artists in any medium. Photography, painting, poetry, typography, jewelry, sculpture, knitting, cooking, illustration - you name it. If you can have an image of your art printed on a postcard, you are in! If you want to share a blog or website address, I'll have a list of participants posted on the Liberate Your Art page so you can find each other.

WHAT: You will send 5 printed postcards of your original art to me, along with your address and return postage. I will then swap them around and you'll receive 5 postcards from different artists mailed back to you over a period of a few weeks. (The email you receive once you sign up will have all of the details on what to do.)

WHERE: You don't have to go anywhere, and participants from all over the world are welcome! You will send your postcards to me in the US (I'll be moved back by then) and I'll mail them back out from there. Details for international participants will be included in the email.

WHEN: The postcards will need to arrive at my US address between July 5 and July 15.

WHY: To liberate your art into the world, where it can do the most good!

I've set a personal, crazy-big goal for this swap - I would love to have 200 participants from all over the world. Can you imagine, 1000 postcards of wonderful art, winging their way around the world? I can! But I need your help. Please share about this swap on your blog, facebook page, tweet it and get your friends to sign up too. If we reach this goal, I am going to do something crazy too - send a personal post card to each and every person who participates. I get excited (and a little scared) just thinking about it!

Show Not Tell Fiction Challenge

In 300 words or less, write a passage that shows (rather than tells) the following: you're scared and hungry, it's dusk, you think someone is following you, involve all five senses and include these random words: shimmer, saccadic, substance, and salt.

Wandering aimlessly down Beach Parkway, my stomach emitting sounds that I don’t remember hearing before. Gazing out toward the Bay, the vastness of the horizon holds my attention. The grandeur of the yellow ball of fire as it dips into the blue watery horizon is breathtaking, as shimmering streaks of light glide across the water. For just that moment I am transported to another time and place and the hunger is almost forgotten. The salty breeze begins replacing the otherwise calm sky and its remnants can be felt as a burning on my sunburned cheeks. Enough time spent dreaming of a simpler time and place, especially a life that is not destined for me.

My journey takes me to the familiar confines of a small cove. I slow my pace, as the hairs on the back of my neck begin standing on end. A pit forms in my stomach and I recognize the acidic taste of fear in my throat. Spinning around slowly I gaze from left to right. If someone were close enough to see my eyes the saccadic sight would give me away. Chuckling to myself at my own paranoia, I miss the telltale snap and crackle in the distance. My nose crinkled at the intensely sweet scent only seconds before the cloth soaked substance covered my mouth and nose. Then nothing, the world faded to black before I was even acutely aware of what was happening.

Posted at http://rachaelharrie.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-z-of-writing-tips-show-not-tell.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/22/2011

Simpler Time and Place

Images of days gone by

Of a simpler time and place

Reminds of how we should try

Life moving at a slower pace

Remembering times we united

Together after our eating

Conversation was ignited

A constant family meeting

Then we adjourned to another space

For wholesome family viewing

Someone in the catbird place

In case of rabbit ear redoing

Posted at http://themethursday.blogspot.com/2011/04/thursday-april-21-2010-television.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/22/2011



Shackles of Fear for OSI

What are your shackles?

Are you held back

by fear?

by guilt?

by anger?

Ready to break your bonds?

Are you willing

to believe?

to forgive?

to be happy?

Posted at http://onesingleimpression.blogspot.com/2011/04/prompt-164-shackles.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/22/2011

Friday Fill In

1. Pardon me, do you suppose you might hang up the cell phone while you are checking out?

2. You choose to make you life a good deal.

3. I was surprised to find that I really like growing my garden plants from seeds.

4. Stage shows are one of my favorite forms of entertainment.

5. Hi, my name is Lisa and I'm a serial blogger.

6. Nothing beats lazy summer afternoons.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to some time with my husband, tomorrow my plans include spending time with my son and Sunday, I want to go to Easter Service!

Easter (PC - Acrostic Only)

Eggs Are Hidden
All At Ready

Sound The Start

There They Go

Each Child Gathering

Rewards For Finding

posted at http://acrosticonly.blogspot.com/2011/04/prompts-for-april-2011.html
© Lisa N. ~ 4/22/11

Ebb Acrostic Haiku (AH- Acrostic Only)

Each Wave Coming In

Beauty Unseen Before Now

Back Again It Goes

posted at http://acrosticonly.blogspot.com/2011/04/prompts-for-april-2011.html
© Lisa N. ~ 4/22/11

Good Friday Off - Flash 55

Good Friday finds me off of work.

A wonderful thing indeed.

No plans are made just relaxation

It is something I desperately need

Hoping to do some reading

Writing on my blog as well

Maybe some gardening in the yard

Only time will tell.

Good Friday finds me off of work.

A wonderful thing indeed.

posted for http://g-man-mrknowitall.blogspot.com/2011/04/good-friday-flash-55.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/22/2011

S is for Septet - Silly Sally

Sally Sue

Singing Silly Songs

Superbly Sharing Sunshine

Shamelessly Sharing Stupidity

Scattering Snippets Sweetly

Such Shenanigans

Spreads Smiles

posted for http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/

© Lisa N ~ 4/22/2011

This form is called a Septet Poem.

Syllable Count by Line is 3, 5, 7, 9, 7, 5, 3

R is for Rondel - Journey from A-Z

This journey from A to Z

Coming Quickly to an End

Much energy I did Expend

Yet Worth It All You See

I hope you learned from me

New things to comprehend

This journey from A to Z

Coming Quickly to an End

I’m confident we all agree

This journey we recommend

At the risk I might offend

Where is this much fun “free”

This journey from A to Z

posted for http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/
© Lisa N ~ 4/21/2011

This form is called a Rondel Poem. Written in 13 lines.

Two quatrains and a quintet, rhyming as follows:

ABba abAB abbaA.

I Come To You Lord

I come to you Lord

Looking for you to cleanse me

To rid me of that which

is unpleasant for you to see

I come to you Lord

Opening myself to you

Knead my life with your hands

Allowing me to shine through

I come to you Lord

Basking in light from above

My heart melts

From your unconditional love

posted at http://www.threewordwednesday.com/2011/04/3ww-ccxxxvii.html
© Lisa Northrup ~ 4/20/2011

I Got a Stylish Blogger Award - YEA

I was awarded the Stylish Blogger Award by

http://madlabonline.blogspot.com/

To accept the award, you have to do the following

1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Award 10-15 blogs who you think deserve this award.
4. Contact these bloggers and let them know about the award.

Seven (7) Things about Myself

1) I have only been seriously blogging now for 2 months.
2) I have “serious” issues with crunchy bugs (i.e. crickets, waterbugs, etc.). I’ll take a snake or rat over them any day.
3) I have major OCD tendencies. Items (such as M&M’s, Skittles, etc) must be separated by color and then eaten in even numbered pairs. Don’t look at me like you think I am weird. LOL
4) I am a Mom and a Stepmom.
5) I dream of publishing a fiction novel someday.
6) I was in Trafalgar Square in London on the day of the riots in 1990.
7) I LOVE Chocolate. It must be made into the newest Food Group.

Paying It Forward

DodgeWrites at http://dodgewrites.blogspot.com/
I'm a poet at heart and love to learn. I really enjoy prompting the imagination in others and seeing how they see the world.

A Piece of my Mind at http://julia-mindovermatter.blogspot.com/
Champion of the Arts – I write historical and paranormal fiction, as well as poetry. I love to showcase creative works by artists of all stripes. Blogging from Nova Scotia, Canada

Wicked Stepmom at http://thewickedstepmomchronicles.blogspot.com/
Lose mind, find mind. Repeat.

Catherine Denton at http://wingedwriter.blogspot.com/
Story has the powerful ability to change us. It changed me.

Coming down the Mountain at http://karenjonesgowen.blogspot.com/
I love to read and I believe in the power of books to change lives. My passion is to empower authors and promote literacy. Editor, WiDo Publishing. Co-founder, Celerytree.com. I blog (excessively) about writing, editing, and publishing issues. I tweet a lot. My published works are Farm Girl, a memoir, and Uncut Diamonds, a novel. House of Diamonds is scheduled for 2011 release by WiDo Publishing

Conversations with Laurie at http://lkharris-kolp.blogspot.com/
I created this blog so I could express my feelings and share them with you. I am full of gratitude for the wonderful life I have now because I went through a lot of painful experiences in early adulthood. I hope to share my inspiration and pass it on. Life is good- live it. Share with others your joy. God bless.

Rogues Home Cooked at http://rogueshomecooked.blogspot.com/
Nothing but home cooked goodness.

Encouragement for Christian Writers at http://encouragementforchristianwriters.blogspot.com/
Devotions to uplift and inspire fellow travelers on the writing path.

Poetry Wellspring at http://wellspring-auvergne.blogspot.com/
Poetic journey and analysis of poetry, in our family view, from the Classics to Medieval, Romantic to Restoration, Victorian to Modern poetry.

Snakesmom Crazy Cartoon at http://snakesmomcrazykidscartoonart.blogspot.com/
Just all around great blog site

Q is for Quinzaine - Ode to Feet

Ode to abused lovely feet

How do you survive

all the pain?

posted at http://www.napowrimo.net/
posted for http://tossingitout.blogspot.com
© Lisa N ~ 4/20/2011

This form is called a Quinzaine Poem.

Written in 3 lines. Line 1 is 7 syllables.

Line 2 is 5 syllables and is the beginning of a question.

Line 3 is 3 syllables and is the end of the question.

NaPoWriMo #20 - Write a poem about your feet.



Monday's Child #42 - Goosey Lucy

Illustration: Elizabeth Webbe

Sunday Morning

Chores Abound

Goosey Lucy

Runs Around

Breezes Drifts In

Curtains Blow

Strawberries Flapping

To and Fro

Sash of Blue

The Wrinkles Gone

Goosey Lucy

Moving On

posted at http://childrensverse.blogspot.com/2011/04/mondays-child-42.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/19/2011

ABC Wednesday - Letter N

Never Doubt
Expect Success
Value Moments
Enjoy Life
Realize Worth

Stop Negativity
Avoid Obstacles
Yield Fear

Never Stop
Evaluate Life
Vindicate Self
Endure Change
Respect Options

posted on http://abcwednesday-mrsnesbitt.blogspot.com/2011/04/nuts-about-abc-wednesday.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/20/2011

I Dreamt

I dreamt a dream

and wondered.

What can it mean?

I dreamt a dream

and believed.

What can it mean?

I dreamt a dream

and achieved.

What can it mean?
posted at http://carryontuesdayprompt.blogspot.com/2011/04/your-prompt-for-tuesday-april-19th-this.html© Lisa N ~ 4/19/2011



Eggs - Ugh

Eggs With Runny Yokes
An Allergic Reaction
Poised To Make Me Sick

posted at http://magpietales.blogspot.com/2011/04/mag-62.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/19/2011

Stress - 15 Words or Less

Stress
Self Induced
Allowing Over Commitment
Unrealistic Expectation of Self
Creates Inaccurate Picture of Life

posted at http://dodgewrites.blogspot.com/2011/04/todays-prompt-is-15-words-or-less_18.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/19/2011

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P is for Pensee - Poetic Muse

 Poet
Patient Artist
Regally poised, pen in hand
Clear mind that is free of clutter
Come now elusive muse

posted for http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/
© Lisa N ~ 4/19/2011

This form is called a Pensee Poem. A modern form with syllable count 2-4-7-8-7 but further line 1 is the subject, line 2 gives description, line 3 action, line 4 the setting, line 5 a final thought.

Small Minded Limerick

NaPoWriMo #18

Write a poem about something that is small that is only 5 lines long.

For those who are small minded

By arrogance you are blinded

Selfish attitude

Your comments are rude

Might help if you are reminded

posted at http://www.napowrimo.net/
© Lisa N ~ 4/18/2011

O is for Ottava Rima - Opinion on Easter

It is true that Easter means so many things

If you will indulge I would like to share

It is much more then eggs the bunny brings

To me it is important that there is prayer

Remember Resurrection on angel wings

Just my opinion, making you aware

While the eggs and baskets are in season

Please don’t forget the ultimate reason

posted for http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/
© Lisa N ~ 4/18/2011

This form is called a Ottava Rima Poem.

Written in 8-line octives. Each line is of 10 or 11 syllables.
Rhyming sequence is abababcc.

Cranberry Confusion

NaPoWriMo Prompt #17  - Write a poem that includes these words:  bamboozled, bludlust, bibliography.  Have the title include on of these words:  contradiction, constellation, cranberry

A simple small red berry

With such a lovely taste

Bamboozled me when freeze dried

It seems like such a waste

I search across the internet

Looking for an explanation?

Bibliography on wiki

Gave no explanation

It continues to raise my hackles

Berries treated to a bloodlust

Yet knowing what the reason

Is no longer such a must

posted at http://www.napowrimo.net/
© Lisa N ~ 4/17/2011