Dedication

I dedicate this poem to my mom, who always supports my crazy writing endeavours...

 

Thank you, Mom

 

Thanks, Mom

For stroking my ego

When I think my work

Is not good enough

 

Thanks, Mom

For deflating my ego

When I think my work

Is better than anyone's

 

Thanks, Mom

For loving

My masterpieces

And my rubbish

 

Thanks, Mom

For letting me write

Even when the world

Thinks I'm crazy.

 

 

Andrea Vermaak

Mythological poem

Our second optional prompt is to write a poem based on a myth. I metaphorically jumped for joy as I have been procrastinating writing a poem as a prologue to a short story I am writing during Camp NaNoWriMo, based on the legend of Beowulf. Yes, perhaps Beowulf is not quite mythological, but the epic poem features figures and creatures of mythology, such as a dragon.

In essence, I am killing to birds with one stone (excuse the cliché idiom). Hooray!

Here is my attempt...

Draca

 

Wings of steel and leather

Beat the air

As fiery breath

Poured forth o'er warrior;

 

He who had stolen his heart,

His cursed hoard,

Should surely be cursed with flame;

 

He who had led this man here,

This bear like man in wolves clothes,

To his precious lair

Should surely feel his scorn;

 

Ancient scales and talons

Fought bravely

Against biting, stinging blades;

 

This unrelenting beast would

Not retreat until his foe

Lie still

On frozen wastelands;

 

Red rivers upon gold would flow

From both

Before night ended;

 

Each brave in their own right,

Yet cursed

By greed or fame;

Blinded by earth's golden light.

 

Andrea Vermaak

 



Let's begin...

Two days ago, I came across National Poetry Writing Month, affectionately known as NaPoWriMo.
Founded by poet Maureen Thorson in 2003, NaPoWriMo is an annual project in which participating poets attempt to write a poem a day for the month of April.

I was already nine days late in taking up the challenge when I discovered this wonderful creative project. I am now eleven days late. Tomorrow I will be twelve. Life happens. Nonetheless, I am willing to attempt to write thirty poems before the end of April. I intend to use as many of the prompts given as possibly, and quite unashamedly.

If you are also feeling the nudge towards picking up your quill to jot down a few poetic thoughts, visit www.napwrimo.net and join me. It is never too late!

Happy writing!

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