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[Monique Nicole Fox]

This is different! Love it!

Yes this is different!
Yes this is unique!
For it is hosted by
the rhyming Monique!

The rhyming Monique is outdoing herself in the rhyme department. I wish I could do that, too.

There are other types of poetry. You might be good at another form. Check out these......

http://www.types-of-poetry.org.uk/
http://www.kathimitchell.com/poemtypes.html

[pawprints]

Working on this one right now.

[Monique Nicole Fox]

Working on this one right now.

Great

[pawprints]

Here is my page. I wrote a poem about seeing a rainbow on Cider's birthday. Thanks for this wonderful challenge Monique, as it gave me the perfect inspiration to scrap the pictures that I took and the special feeling that I got on that day.

[blbabe1234]

Here is my page. I wrote a poem about seeing a rainbow on Cider's birthday. Thanks for this wonderful challenge Monique, as it gave me the perfect inspiration to scrap the pictures that I took and the special feeling that I got on that day.

This is absolutely gorgeous Barb! The poem is so touching and the layout is so beautiful!

[Gypsymonkey]

Hello and welcome to the June 2012 poetry challenge.


I want you'll to create a layout (digital, hybrid or traditional) that includes a poem on it written by you. It can be one stanza or it can be several stanzas.


Please post your layout to this thread by 6-30-2012 along with the poem you wrote.The subject or theme of your layout can be anything your heart desires.


The optional twist: Do a layout and poem about your father, your kids father, your grandfather or any father you know. This would be an awesome present in a frame don't you think?The prize is a $5 gift certificate to ACOT. The winner will be chosen by me.


No the poetry doesn't have to rhyme. You can use any form that you wish. Examples: Acrostic, Ballad, Cinquain, Diamante, Epitaph, Haiku, and Limerick. These are just a few.


Here are some resources for you to check out:

http://www.types-of-poetry.org.uk/
http://www.kathimitchell.com/poemtypes.html


Here is an example:

Love your layout...then again, I'm pretty bias when it comes to cats.

[Gypsymonkey]

Here is my page. I wrote a poem about seeing a rainbow on Cider's birthday. Thanks for this wonderful challenge Monique, as it gave me the perfect inspiration to scrap the pictures that I took and the special feeling that I got on that day.

Beautiful layout and Cinder is a beautiful dog!

[Retiree3]

This is my husband on a trip we took several years ago. I am not a poetry writer, but tried at this challenge.

[Ayla]

OK...here's my shot at this one. I haven't written poetry since junior high school, and that was a LLOONNNGGGG time ago! I wasn't good at it then, and I'm not thinking I got any better, but this is it none-the-less. This one DEFINITELY was a challenge!

The poem reads;
Two men of the same family
One the father, one the son.
How would we ever know,
That two can live like one?
The father in the two shown here
Met an early demise.
But in the hearts of those he loved,
His words proved ever wise.
He taught his son to use his hands,
And how to be a man.
He shared his thoughts with his son,
Together they formed a plan.
He wanted his son to gently guide
His own sons as they came,
To realize that in life’s serious work,
There’s always time for a game.
The son became a father,
And shared the lessons he had learned.
And when he too died too soon,
For his wisdom I often yearned.
For that son became my father,
And guided my own life,
He taught me to trust myself
As the days sometimes brought strife.
My father and grandfather
No longer grace my side,
But I carry both men in my heart,
And I thank them for the ride.
For they walk each step along with me
As I raise my own offspring,
And share the things they taught to me,
Ever grateful for what each day brings.

[MimaScraps/Lori]

Your layout and poem are adorable. I LOVE poetry and write when the mood strikes (last month when my brother passed away, I wrote and wrote.) This is a Fun FUN challenge for me!! Thank you...

Sorry to hear about your loss.

When things happen in our lives, writing is a good outlet.

When my parents divorced, that started my poetry writing.

I definitely use writing as therapy (scrapping, too)!!

[MimaScraps/Lori]

OK...here's my shot at this one. I haven't written poetry since junior high school, and that was a LLOONNNGGGG time ago! I wasn't good at it then, and I'm not thinking I got any better, but this is it none-the-less. This one DEFINITELY was a challenge!

The poem reads;
Two men of the same family
One the father, one the son.
How would we ever know,
That two can live like one?
The father in the two shown here
Met an early demise.
But in the hearts of those he loved,
His words proved ever wise.
He taught his son to use his hands,
And how to be a man.
He shared his thoughts with his son,
Together they formed a plan.
He wanted his son to gently guide
His own sons as they came,
To realize that in life’s serious work,
There’s always time for a game.
The son became a father,
And shared the lessons he had learned.
And when he too died too soon,
For his wisdom I often yearned.
For that son became my father,
And guided my own life,
He taught me to trust myself
As the days sometimes brought strife.
My father and grandfather
No longer grace my side,
But I carry both men in my heart,
And I thank them for the ride.
For they walk each step along with me
As I raise my own offspring,
And share the things they taught to me,
Ever grateful for what each day brings.

This is wonderful!!!

[Monique Nicole Fox]

Here is my page. I wrote a poem about seeing a rainbow on Cider's birthday. Thanks for this wonderful challenge Monique, as it gave me the perfect inspiration to scrap the pictures that I took and the special feeling that I got on that day.

This is absolutely gorgeous Barb! The poem is so touching and the layout is so beautiful!

So stinking pretty. Love it.



Don't forget to post your poem also. We want to see what you wrote. Thanks

[Monique Nicole Fox]

OK...here's my shot at this one. I haven't written poetry since junior high school, and that was a LLOONNNGGGG time ago! I wasn't good at it then, and I'm not thinking I got any better, but this is it none-the-less. This one DEFINITELY was a challenge!

The poem reads;
Two men of the same family
One the father, one the son.
How would we ever know,
That two can live like one?
The father in the two shown here
Met an early demise.
But in the hearts of those he loved,
His words proved ever wise.
He taught his son to use his hands,
And how to be a man.
He shared his thoughts with his son,
Together they formed a plan.
He wanted his son to gently guide
His own sons as they came,
To realize that in life’s serious work,
There’s always time for a game.
The son became a father,
And shared the lessons he had learned.
And when he too died too soon,
For his wisdom I often yearned.
For that son became my father,
And guided my own life,
He taught me to trust myself
As the days sometimes brought strife.
My father and grandfather
No longer grace my side,
But I carry both men in my heart,
And I thank them for the ride.
For they walk each step along with me
As I raise my own offspring,
And share the things they taught to me,
Ever grateful for what each day brings.

Clap! Clap! Your layout and poem are awesomeeeeee! Thanks for participating.

[Monique Nicole Fox]

This is my husband on a trip we took several years ago. I am not a poetry writer, but tried at this challenge.

Super cute layout! Please don't forget to provide the poem for us to read. Thanks for participating.

[Monique Nicole Fox]

Hello and welcome to the June 2012 poetry challenge.


I want you'll to create a layout (digital, hybrid or traditional) that includes a poem on it written by you. It can be one stanza or it can be several stanzas.


Please post your layout to this thread by 6-30-2012 along with the poem you wrote.The subject or theme of your layout can be anything your heart desires.


The optional twist: Do a layout and poem about your father, your kids father, your grandfather or any father you know. This would be an awesome present in a frame don't you think?The prize is a $5 gift certificate to ACOT. The winner will be chosen by me.


No the poetry doesn't have to rhyme. You can use any form that you wish. Examples: Acrostic, Ballad, Cinquain, Diamante, Epitaph, Haiku, and Limerick. These are just a few.


Here are some resources for you to check out:

http://www.types-of-poetry.org.uk/
http://www.kathimitchell.com/poemtypes.html


Here is an example:

Love your layout...then again, I'm pretty bias when it comes to cats.

Thanks Gypsymonkey

[pawprints]

Here is my page. I wrote a poem about seeing a rainbow on Cider's birthday. Thanks for this wonderful challenge Monique, as it gave me the perfect inspiration to scrap the pictures that I took and the special feeling that I got on that day.

This is absolutely gorgeous Barb! The poem is so touching and the layout is so beautiful!

So stinking pretty. Love it.



Don't forget to post your poem also. We want to see what you wrote. Thanks

Oops. Sorry I forgot to do that. Here it is...


One day in June
there were clouds in the sky
rain came down
thunder rumbled up high

Suddenly
the sun shined through
and a rainbow appeared
in the sky so blue

I have not seen a rainbow
in so long a time
when there was sun and rain
I would always try

But on this day
one appeared up above
bright and vivid
something I loved

Nature’s brush strokes
beautiful and clear
I enjoyed every moment
while it was here

I watched and took pictures
hoping to save it
and stayed and admired
until the last color faded

When gone I realized
the day that it was
it was Cider’s birthday
my dog that I loved

He brought such joy
to my life and my heart
and when he got sick
it was so hard to part

They say there’s a place
that we’ve never seen
called Rainbow Bridge
where dogs go when they leave

So I can’t help but wonder
if it’s really true
because I couldn’t help but think that day
Cider… was that you?

[scrapscot]

Here's my lo for this challenge. I wrote this poem in 1961 and it was published in the school newsletter at San Jacinto Elementary.

There is beauty in everything I see

Morning mist, scarlet trees in the autumn

Little country roads that seem to have been forgotten

There is beauty in every simple thing

In the smile of a child who is playing

Even those who are lonely will be saved

By the warmth of another spring

There is beauty in

Everything.

[MimaScraps/Lori]

[Ayla]

Oh, Lori...that's beautiful!

[scrapscot]

Lori..that is beautiful So sorry for your loss!