The moderator for this week is Stephanie!
Stephanie: bio
Stephanie Lynn is a lifelong reader, occasional writer, and sometimes poet. She's a fan of percussive bass lines, lightning storms on the horizon, and the Oxford comma.
Tuesday
The prompt poem for today is Sestina of Missed Connections by Jenny Boully
Prompts:
the distance between
where love used to happen
in the event of an emergency
Thursday
The prompt poem for today is either untitled or is a section of a long-form poem/book called Exorcism. See the publisher's website for more details.
Prompt (obviously): "controlled despair about nothing"
Notes:
A laurel is a shrub that was traditionally used to weave wreaths and crowns that were symbols of victory in the sporting events of Ancient Greece. Today, laurel is synonymous with achievement, and a laureate is one who an award or achievement is bestowed upon. (source)
The myrtle tree coined its name back in Ancient Greece, derived from the word 'myrtos' meaning 'sprig'. Both the myrtle tree and its flowers are adored by many and thus became a symbol of all things love, good luck, and prosperity. (source)
Seeing or dream about a fly can help you understand your emotions, decisions you’ve made in the past, and decisions you will make in the future. Seeing flies is often a sign of heavy emotions, including anxiety, irritation, frustration, guilt and fear. (source)
Friday
The prompt poem for today is "Tea and Catharsis" by Chris McMurry (copied below, with permission).
Christopher Michael McMurry is a native Portlander who’s been creating art since he was a toddler – whether it be drawing, music, calligraphy, or poetry. His visual art utilizes all forms of media with a variety of methods, balancing the line between abstract and realism, and incorporating non-representational language called “asemic writing.” He believes accidents and unexpected results allowing the expression to reveal itself.
McMurry’s work has been shown at PDX Suite Spot, 45th Parallel Wines, Artists & Craftsman, Cultured Kindness, No Wave Coffee, Revolution Bookshop and The Center. His art is currently being shown at PDX Suite Spot (24 NW 2nd Ave, Portland OR) as part of “Beyond Black History” and will be displayed at Arrowood Portland (5846 NE Sandy Blvd) July 1st through August 31st.
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