April 14, Napowrimo 2026. Today, we are asked to write a poem that bridges (whether smoothly or not) the seeming divide between poetry and modern technological advances. I’m not one for writing “about” poetry or even mentioning it in my work as it irks and leaves me with a sense of self-indulgence and a smatteringContinue reading “Bubbling dreams”
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Walk the wind
April 13, Napowrimo 2026. Today we are to try our hand at writing our own poem about a remembered, cherished landscape. It could be our grandmother’s backyard (did that in Napowrimo 2025), our schoolyard basketball court (didn’t have one of those), or a tiny strip of woods near the railroad tracks (possible). At some pointContinue reading “Walk the wind”
Henry and me
April 12, Napowrimo 2026. Today, we are challenged to write our own poem that recounts a memory of a beloved relative, and something they did that echoes through our thoughts today.Henry Parker is my one of my Great, Great, Great Grandfathers. He was the last Station Master at Watchet station in Somerset before the workingContinue reading “Henry and me”
Fishing in frocks
April 11, Napowrimo 2026. Today’s prompt did not inspire me, I blame day one, all will be clear on that when you read my near Haiku below. A wet stag weekend,Fishing in frocks and tights,Words put the world to rights. I’m sorry haikuI may have just messed with youFeel free to blame the wine.
Never mind this bollocks
April 10, Napowrimo 2026. On this happy day for me, we are asked to follow in the footsteps of poet Geoffrey Brock and write a brisk, concise poem about grief. Tired of the sickening state of this world, I chose to find a glimmer of hope amongst the cartloads of grief our “heroes’ tip uponContinue reading “Never mind this bollocks”
Heronious Maximus
Day 9, Napowrimo 2026. Today, we are to try writing our own poem in the voice of an animal or plant, or a poem that describes a specific animal or plant with references to historical events or scientific facts. Yesterday, I went fishing and saw the following unfold before my eyes. I see you there.You,Continue reading “Heronious Maximus”
A moment in time
April 8., Napowrimo 2026. I’ve had this “theme” or “idea” for some time and today’s prompt seems to have triggered its waters to break. I’ve often wondered about the secrets inconspicuous items could tell. She smells divine as she lowers herself on to me,All tropical oiled thighs, herbal arms and citrus skin.She’s a lady ofContinue reading “A moment in time”
Skipping sleep
April 7. Today’s Napowrimo 2026 challenge is to write our own poem that emulates school playground skipping songs – something to snap, clap, and jump around to. I guess these are meant to be light but for a number of reasons I chose not to follow that path and with the second one invert theContinue reading “Skipping sleep”
Galaxy of glimpses
April 6. Today’s daily resource for Napowrimo 2026 is Nobel-winning poet Louise Glück’s essay, “Against Sincerity,” in which Glück muses on the difference between honesty and truth in poetry. She pays particular attention to the blue and red corners of Milton and Keats, a virtual debate that inspired the following. On a cold wet marble,Continue reading “Galaxy of glimpses”
Kaleidoscopic hate
April 5. Today’s Napowrimo 2026 task is to write a poem of our own form choice that explores disliking something – particularly something utterly innocuous, like clover. We should try to be OTT and silly and overdramatic. The inspiration for this prompt focussed on hate, so I felt obliged to colour in that emotion. DoContinue reading “Kaleidoscopic hate”
Missives & Musings 