Tag: Poetry

• Poetry published – I cannot tell the difference

  

  I am happy to say that my poem, ‘I cannot tell the difference’ has been published by Rebelle Society. A big thank you to the society for considering it worthy of publication and for doing a great job with the editing. You can read the poem by clicking the link below (it looks better on…

  Smitha V

  June 1, 2020

  Creative Writing, Poetry

  #difference, #discrimination, #GeorgeFloyd, #life, #murder, #news, #rebellesociety, #truth, Poetry, Published

• NaPoWriMo Day 30 – We shall return

  

  And last, but not least, our final (optional) prompt! In some past years, I’ve challenged you to write a poem of farewell for our thirtieth day, but this year, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem about something that returns. For, just as the swallows come back to Capistrano each year, NaPoWriMo and…

  Smitha V

  April 30, 2020

  Creative Writing, Poetry

  #april, #celebratingpoetry, #celebratingpoets, #GloPoWriMo2020, #life, #NaPoWriMo2020, #nature, #poem, #poets, #readers, #returnpoem, #spring, #Thankyou, #truth, #writers, Poetry

• NaPoWriMo Day 29 – To Rusty

  

  Today, I challenge you to write a paean to the stalwart hero of your household: your pet. Sing high your praises and tell the tale of Kitty McFluffleface’s ascension of Mt. Couch. Let us hear how your intrepid doggo bravely answers the call to adventure whenever the leash jingles. If you don’t have a pet,…

  Smitha V

  April 29, 2020

  Creative Writing, Poetry

  #cockapoo, #day29, #dog, #GloPoWriMo2020, #napowrimo, #NaPoWriMo2020, #pet, #poem, #puppy, Poetry

• Irony of Life

  

  I can’t get over the fact that actor Irrfan Khan passed away today (Wednesday) due to a colon infection. After battling a rare type of cancer, the actor came back and acted in the Hindi movie ‘Angrezi Medium,’  released on 13/3/2020, which I watched last week.  His mother passed away on Saturday at the age…

  Smitha V

  April 29, 2020

  Creative Writing, Poetry

  #Andadipoetry, #death, #hijab, #Irrfankhan, #life, #masks, #modesty, #Tamizhpoetry, #tribute, #truth, Poetry

• NaPoWriMo Day 28 – A special place

  

  Today’s (optional) prompt is brought to us by the Emily Dickinson Museum. First, read this brief reminiscence of Emily Dickinson, written by her niece. And now, here is the prompt that the museum suggests: Martha Dickinson Bianchi’s description of her aunt’s cozy room, scented with hyacinths and a crackling stove, warmly recalls the setting decades later. Describe…

  Smitha V

  April 29, 2020

  Creative Writing, Poetry

  #closetomyheart, #Day28, #Dubai, #GloPoWriMo2020, #longing, #love, #memory, #NaPoWriMo2020, #nostalgia, #Space, #specialplace, #window, Poetry