I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, filled with laughter, love, and heartfelt moments. Let’s cherish the time spent with loved ones and carry those precious memories into the new year. I’ll see you in 2026 with more poetry to share and lots of poetry pop challenges that will inspire creativity and bring us all closer together!
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Hey there, fellow word-lovers! Let’s be honest: we’ve all been there. Staring at a blank page, waiting for that golden, perfect idea to float down from the heavens. We think of writing—especially poetry—as this quiet, intensely cerebral activity. We sit still, we think hard, and we wait for the muse to show up.
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I’m excited to share a new piece of Word Wandering—a form of word play poetry inspired by the brilliant concept developed by author and poet, Nikki Grimes and featured on Today’s Little Ditty. This particular poem took shape quite spontaneously while I was on a recent, restorative vacation in Carmel, California. The environment there proved to be an irresistible catalyst for creation.
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My husband recently retired so we decided to take off for a month and be beach bums on the northern California coast. Rather than keep a written journal to document my trips, I like to poetically record what I see in my travels, much like Japanese poet Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) did while he traveled.
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I usually write “happy” poetry, but sometimes my moods and thoughts turn toward the sadder times of my life, reflecting on the complexities of human emotions and the experiences that shape me. This is one of those times.
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More fall poetry? Yes, please! Here is a fun poem I wrote this year that celebrates the whispers of autumn in nature and reminds us to take a moment to enjoy the beauty around us. Let’s appreciate the simple joys of the season together!
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If you avoid some poetry forms due to their complex rules, the cinquain (Sin-Kane) could be perfect for you! Today, I’m sharing a fall cinquain and the simple rules with the hope you’ll grab your Poetry Pop Journal and take this Poetry Pop Challenge to write one too.
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Happy Fall! It’s the season of pumpkin spice, woolly sweaters, and autumn poetry! As the leaves turn to pretty hues of orange and gold, I find myself reflecting on the magic of this time of year. Today, I want to welcome the season with my poem, Fall Time Capsule, a tribute to the fleeting beauty of autumn, capturing the essence of connection, nostalgia, and the simple joys that fill our lives.
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Today, I’m happy to share three beautiful poems by Anna Banasiak, a talented poet who evokes strong emotions and imagery. As a devoted Poetry Pop subscriber, Anna inspires others with her creativity, focusing on love, nature, and the human experience.
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