Essie Writes Poetry

Today’s prompt: body as friend (or foe). I am continually grieved seeing those on social media and in person who can’t stand their body. This poem is for those who dislike their body. You are not disgusting. You aren’t repulsive based on what you look like, but by the state of your heart. The Ministry […]

Today’s prompt: any dreams? Yes, actually. I want to earn a Master’s degree. Of course, there’s more to dreaming than just wanting. Wishing needs to turn into working, and that’s what I’m doing now. Dreaming – One dayI’ll know what I’m talking aboutOne dayI’ll be standing on Southern groundOne dayI’ll seeHow it feels to earn […]

Today’s prompt: describe a smell. It would be insensible if I didn’t dedicate today’s poem to Notre Dame. The tragedy of a national landmark leaves the world grieving. The Smell of Notre Dame’s Smoke – Thick, heavy, and resonant.I can smell the history,Touch the ghost tales,And taste the warm hue of stained glassThat’s already shatteringAs […]

Today’s prompt: make it rhyme. This wasn’t hard, as I rhyme in most of my work. The subject was a little tougher to figure out. Anyway, enjoy this portrait of my social life, Lol. In The Cornfield – I wasn’t lying.I’m just hidingIt’s fun to beWith the cornstalks abiding. When I told you I went […]

Day 13 – celestial bodies. It took me all day to realize this was about STARS AND STUFF, but by that time I was too tired to care. Also, this was supposed to be a sonnet with three or four extra stanzas, but again, I’m too tired (apologies) This is about a celestial who happens […]

Today’s prompt: Spring cleaning. It took me all day to think of something for this, because I hate spring cleaning. I don’t know why. Organizing is a totally different question! Do you spring clean, or are you like me, where you gradually throw things out as they lose their relevance? Spring Cleaning – Apparently, around […]

Today’s prompt: not from your perspective. Whew, today was exhausting, so here’s a haiku about our entitled household pet. Cat, a haiku – Ev’rything revolvesAround my glorious self.Clean my litter box. ~ Essie

I can’t express how much I dreaded today’s prompt: femininity. It’s not a subject I’m comfortable with, and I still don’t have a totally formulated viewpoint on it. . . I guess that’s when poetry comes in handy, though. I write it to process things. If you disagree with the following poem, that’s totally fine. […]

Today’s prompt: “focus on a colour.” I’m still not entirely happy with this poem (fellow perfectionists, raise your hands), I hope that you enjoy. A Summer At Grandma’s – Although I’m happy where I am,And I love the colours of Halifax,Every once in a while I ache forThe old hues and moments past. When I […]

Today’s prompt was writing a love poem, but I’m not in the “love poem” mood, so I wrote about something that’s been on my mind for the past few days. Luckily it still kinda fits the prompt. Do you ever feel like this? If so, let me know and we can be humbled over Romans […]