National Poetry Writing Month NaPoWriMo - Day 25 - April 25th Today’s prompt (optional, as always). Taking a cue from our video resource for the day, and from Keat’s poem, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that: Is specific to a season Uses imagery that relates to all five senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell) Includes a rhetorical question, (like Keats’ “where are the songs of spring?”)
The scent of orange blossoms filling the air The trees’ bloated fruit already dropping to the ground The beginning meets the end of the circle and Nature’s beauty is crowned
The bald eagle sits high atop the pine Surveying the landscape for his prey Butterflies fluttering Searching for the sweet nectar Lizards scampering away
A tropical paradise thriving on sunshine Rain an infrequent visitor at this time of year Exotic birds, colorful, Long legged and awkward with no apparent fear
An alligator basking on the bank of the lake A roseate spoonbill at his side Neither caring about the other In harmony they bide
The simplicity of the day A walk in the park Dog by my side Who cares if she barks Breathe in the fresh air take in the sights flowering bushes the hazy morning light
Camera in my pocket Capturing things I now see Once too busy to notice Seeing the beauty of a tree Stimulating visions of nature With a coterie doing likewise Exchanging traditional greetings With new friendships to initialize
Sitting at the gazebo Spotting some birds Writing down my findings Making poetry from my words Simple activities of daily life Fulfilling and pleasurable Enhancing, enriching Its gift immeasurable
