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Ode to the End of Summer: An exercise

Summer is almost over, and every year it's a bittersweet feeling. The end of a season, shadows growing longer, gold-tinted dusks--even...

Summer Adventure: A narrative poem writing exercise

Summer is often painted with a brush of adventure. There's something about this season, probably stemming from the time off school as...

Water Power

As I’ve been sorting through my poems with an eye at submission and a possible collection/chapbook, I’ve noticed the frequency with which...

Experiments in Syntax with 80 Flowers

I love being introduced to new-to-me poets. As such, it was a treat when last Sunday, as part of Hugo House’s excellent Write-o-Rama, I...

Writing Exercise (PDF): Capturing Big Feelings

February is here. A short month with a lot on its shoulders. We have Valentine's Day, which, no matter your feelings on the holiday, can...

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Irish Poetry Form!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you couldn't tell from my name, I'm a wee bit Irish! This St. Paddy's Day, why not try something (other than...

Poetry Workshop: Word Collage!

What a fantastic morning today at the Cupertino Senior Center with an amazing bunch of creative women! I am grateful to have spent this...