Category Archives: OctPoWriMo

Brimstone Brew – #OctoberWriting #OctPoWriMo #poetry

03 Wednesday Oct 2018

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She could never get it quite right
Mixed the craziest things together
Fire and brimstone, all through the night
Eye of newt, pinch of rat and a feather

She stirred the cauldron many times
Until she couldn’t stir any longer
So, into the pot, she decided to climb
Thought the brew should be a bit stronger

All you could see were boots on her feet
On her legs, orange stockings of lace
Twas told her nectar was hard to beat
As should be, in any witch’s case

Bubbles made their way to the top
One by one, they escaped in the air
Esmeralda stayed, no, she didn’t stop
Sucking down her brew, without care

When the others arrived to sample
Her head was still stuck in the crock
This witch wasn’t setting a good example
She was drunk to the hilt, what a shock!

They tried to pull her from the pot
They couldn’t budge her, not an inch
Esmeralda now known as a wicked old sot
Best be careful, you could be her next pinch

 

October Writing Prompt – Brimstone brew – Day 3/31
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Purple Plasma – #OctoberWriting #OctPoWriMo #poetry

02 Tuesday Oct 2018

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There were crazy purple critters

Crawling across my nice green grass

Slinking, slithering, on their way

How could they be so crass?

To change the color of my yard

Into some kind of psychedelic mess

I wondered if it was the gal next door

The one who wore purple, I’d guess

She always seemed rather odd to me

I could never quite figure it out

Very strange things did happen there

Of this, I’ve not a single doubt

Venturing out, onto the grass

I couldn’t stay long, because of my asthma

By the fence, I could see her searching around

“Have you seen my dear purple plasma?”

I knew, there was definitely something wrong

I ran back inside, as fast as I could

No way in hell, I was touching those things

Time to find me a new neighborhood

 

October Writing Prompt – Purple Plasma – Day 2/31
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Coffin Candy – #OctoberWriting #OctPoWriMo #poetry

01 Monday Oct 2018

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Vampires should know better
Never indulge in something so sweet
Chocolate is sure to whet the appetite
The sheer enjoyment just can’t be beat!

Now that autumn has returned
And Halloween is not far behind
They’re getting themselves ready
For a night that’s quite sublime

Although, some have started already
Raiding houses in search of a nibble
They aren’t looking for necks, oh no
Over this, they try not to quibble

They gathered together to set out a plan
Each one would go his own way
Remembering not to cross one another
They would follow the moon until day

There was a young lad, new to the game
He stole from the others, how dandy
Overdosed on what he had in his sack
Now he’s in the ER, coffin’ candy

 

October Writing Prompt – Coffin Candy – Day 1/31
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October is Poetry Writing Month – #OctPoWriMo

27 Thursday Sep 2018

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Did you know that October is Poetry Writing Month?  I didn’t!!  I always knew about April being National Poetry Month and I thought that was it.  Apparently, I was wrong.  If you’d like to participate in this event, go to OctPoWriMo, and click on the  Linkup to add your blog.

Those of us who do Michelle’s prompts have it easy.  We’re writing anyway.  Just remember to hashtag your poem #OctPoWriMo, especially if you’re on Twitter, Instagram, etc.   The linkup is open until October 5, 2018.  You can find all the info at the links above.

I hope all poets will participate!  Enjoy!!