Happy Easter to those who celebrate it! Instead of writing an Easter-specific poem, I chose to finish a poem I had started a few days ago and spend more time enjoying the day. This is my version of a persona poem, though I believe a true one would have a character using the first personContinue reading “Day 12: A Recipe for Quarantine – A Poem”
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Days 10 & 11: Coronavirus Haiku
To catch up on the past few days, I tried my hand at a handful of haiku poems. Years ago, I used to write a haiku every day, so I’m getting flashbacks to that. I had forgotten how restrictive the syllable count can feel! Ants traverse concrete They need no social distance No sixContinue reading “Days 10 & 11: Coronavirus Haiku”
Day 9 Camp NaNoWriMo: A Library Poem
In addition to writing, I work at a fantastic public library. It’s been on my mind a lot lately, as most library districts (including mine) have been temporarily closed to do our part to fight COVID-19. And thus, a library poem for Day 9 of my month-long poetry challenge! Notes from a Library EmployeeContinue reading “Day 9 Camp NaNoWriMo: A Library Poem”
Lauren Hallstrom 