Category Archives: the creative process

NaPoWriMo 2026 Day 3

for years I’ve sewn yards of fabric
many miles of thread all colors
enough to explore space I guess
I’ve counted the days in bobbins Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo 2026 Day 2

dad’s face outlined in fire orange •
where all backyard fades to history Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo 2026 Day 1

Here’s April again so here comes NaPoWriMo. Not sure if I’ll be able to stay with longer form all month but let’s start with a sonnet.The NaPoWriMo site prompts to try a Tanka but this is a stretch for me … Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo 2025 Day 22

I only know that • the act of sitting still • is a great teacher Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo 2025 Day 18

The camera caught • his long nose and he needs a • manicure badly Continue reading →

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