Stafford Poetry Challenge
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When My Dark Side Rises
By Barb Edler “I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is ending up with people who make you feel all alone.” Robin Williams. Moon… Continue reading
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Boogie Shoes: Happy Dancing in March
One thing I’ve always enjoyed is dancing. I think this week I will post a few of my favorite dancing videos. Today’s video is from a very long time ago when my speech team created a commercial for “Boogie Boots”… Continue reading
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Spring Forward
Post by Barb Edler I received this gorgeous hand-colored paper one day from my son with a loving note written on the backside. It’s one of my dearest treasures. loving wordscolorfully crafted~my heart full Florida sunrise. July 2020. Photo by… Continue reading
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Turbulent Skies
Photos and short poems: haiku and 25 word projection. Continue reading
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Baptized into Farm Life
A post about a marvelous writing workshop at the Keokuk Art Center Round Room Galleries. with Kelsey Bigelow Tuesday, March 5, 2024, by Barb Edler Some of the writing participants are pictured here. I forgot to take a photo while… Continue reading
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Drafting Poems: The Pain of Revision
Posted by Barb Edler The Stafford Writing Challenge has me playing with words more than ever. Sometimes I’ve asked for feedback from friends and family. Of course, feedback is something that takes time and energy and our lives are busy.… Continue reading
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Learning from Mistakes
I do remember plenty from my past, but I’ve forgotten a lot too. Today’s prompt at Ethical ELA was to write a letter of advice to yourself and a particular time in life. Honestly, I’ve made more mistakes than who… Continue reading
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Challenges
This month another slam poetry event is planned. I signed up. I am ready to back out. Writing poetry every day reveals to me how much I struggle to find the right word, message, image, sensory appeal, rhythm, etc. etc.… Continue reading
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January 31, 2024
Today I tried to capture the horror of another school shooting that occurred in Michigan in 2021. The trial has begun for the parents. My poem is found from this article: Michigan shooter’s mom told police ‘he’s going to have… Continue reading
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January 29, 2024
Today the world is damp and bleak. I have the day to do what I want, but there’s nothing big to look forward to. My husband has been on a fishing trip since last Wednesday so today I will try… Continue reading
Sitting Behind the Eight Ball 