Category Archives: Poetry

Fun Parade

Posted on September 1, 2011 by miarich

The ’90’s saw a whirl-wind of poems from me; for the first time ever I was connected to other poets via WebTV. (wow I’m old!)  So when I was looking for a poem to post for your enjoyment I decided … Continue reading →

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A Thesaurus is your friend

Posted on August 24, 2011 by miarich

Exodus not Bewildered in a maze Trapped without escape unknowing chaos Tangled intricacy Inescapable entanglement (9th 1986-7)   I discovered the marvels of the Thesaurus back in my freshman year of high school. If you are a writer this wondrous … Continue reading →

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Kisses

Posted on August 16, 2011 by miarich

I send you kisses sweet as april rain,   falling on your hair, your lips   parted to catch my tender touch,   i gently fall upon your breast,   and caress your dear cheek,   kisses in the rain. … Continue reading →

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developing poetic style

Posted on August 5, 2011 by miarich

Aside from classroom assignments for haikus and Cinquains, I have had little training in poetic structure. My personal style has developed instinctually over the years. I call it Free-verse. It rarely rhymes, is often short, and follows a pattern only … Continue reading →

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First Poem

Posted on August 4, 2011 by miarich

Like a whisper, the Wind lightly blows through the Forest. Are you listening? ~Mia ( around 4th grade; 1982.)

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