
day and night now, equal in length— a stasis between the light and the darkness, it’s time… focus on balance call upon self-control, good will— let peace and quietude return to comfort our souls © Colleen M. Chesebro

Mark from Naturalist Weekly offers an amazing weekly haiku challenge. This week’s haiku invitation is to write a haiku or senryu that references spring insects. spring cleaning chores sweeping winter out the door stink bugs really stink © Colleen M. Chesebro Every spring (it’s too cold here in Michigan for the stink bugs to come […]

For #TankaTuesday this week, our words to find synonyms for were: spring & green. I used tender for green, and the word budding for spring. buoyant tender shoots on a water lily pond reflections budding © Colleen M. Chesebro Judy Mastrangelo’s inspirational oracle cards, Dream Your Joy, inspired this haiku.

The Carrot Ranch March 13, 2023, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about a place where children once played. It can be a field, a playground, or any place that attracted children to play. But now it is empty. Abandoned. Go where the prompt leads! Submit by March 18, 2022. […]

**dVERSE Announcement**REMINDER! Two chances to join OLN LIVE this month!Thursday, March 16, from 3 to 4 PM ESTAND Saturday, March 18, from 10 to 11 AM EST.You may still link one poem as usual for OLN (Open Link Night) even if you do not attend a live session. I’ve been attending the Saturday sessions and […]
Word Craft: Prose and Poetry is an invaluable resource, Colleen. I love your words: “When you engage in word craft, your improve your writing through the study of syllabic poetry as it forces you to examine your writing up close. Your engagement with poetry will help your produce better writing results in whatever genre you undertake.” Poetry is a life journey, isn’t it?! Sarah, Frances and I are having a lot of fun!!!
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Thank you so much, Rebecca. Writing syllabic poetry has become a life journey… and I learn more every day. I think that’s the secret sauce to life… keep learning and trying new things. Thanks again for the lovely review. You and Sarah have filled my heart with joy. 🙏🏻 💛
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Congratulations, Colleen! I don’t listen to podcasts. My attention wanders, but I will definitely promote it for you.
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Thanks so much, Yvi. I’ve never had anyone share a podcast book review, so this was super special to me. Thanks so much! 💜
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Congratulations, Colleen! I listened to the podcast last night. I got a big kick out of how enthusiastic Rebecca and Sarah were about the book and the idea of giving poetry a go themselves.
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Thank you! I was gobsmacked! This was always my goal… to get folks who think they can’t write poetry to try it! I felt like I’d won the lottery! I appreciate you listening, Liz. It sure made my day extra special! 💜
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You’re welcome, Colleen!
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How fun, Colleen. I’m heading over to listen (and I’m not surprised that Rebecca and Sarah loved the book). It’s fabulous. ❤
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Thanks so very much, Diana. I was thrilled to be featured on their book review podcast. I feel very special, indeed. 💜
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Wow! Super! How fun!
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Thanks, Jules. 💜
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This was such a lovely conversation and review, Colleen! And a glowing review from their mother, too. It made me happy to listen and hear you get praised. 💙💙
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Thanks, Merril. It’s always nice to hear (or read) your hard work is appreciatd. This lovely review made my day… especially to learn these ladies want to write poetry. That part fills my heart. 💜
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You’re welcome, Colleen! It is always nice to hear such lovely things. 💙
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It is and I love when we can build each other up!
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A fabulous podcast! Congratulations. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Rebecca and Sarah’s enthusiasm is contagious.
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Thanks so much for listening, Darlene. Those ladies are the best.
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They are, aren’t they? xo
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Absolutely! ❤️
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