I’m now two weeks into the Poem a Day Chapbook challenge over at the Writer’s Digest website, and I’m having a blast. I was a bit concerned when I started this that I would not be able to grind it out every day and that I would run short on inspiration. That has certainly not proven to be the case. I’m more energized about my writing than I have been in years, and so far creativity has been flowing.
My biggest surprise so far in this is my renewed interest in form poetry. Normally my poems fall into free verse, but so far this month I’ve tackled an acrostic and several shadormas (which may be my new favorite poetic form.) I’m working on my first villanelle and may even try to tackle the dreaded sestina.
My goals for participating in this challenge are pretty straightforward. I want to complete a poem every day this month and put the best together into a chapbook. I hope to improve my self-discipline when it comes to my writing, putting paper to pen on a regular schedule after the challenge is over. And finally, I’d like to connect more with some other writers on this poetic journey, both online and in person. I know from experience how much feedback helps me, and through the Poetic Asides blog at writersdigest.com and exploring some of the blogs of the other poets participating in the challenge I’ve been able to find a few. I’m also planning to try attending more meetings of the local poetry society, met a great bunch of poets there even if it is a small chapter.
I’d like to thank everyone that has been stopping by to read my poetry. The comments and the climbing view count totals are so encouraging to me. As long as you’re still willing to stop by and check things out, I’ll be happy to continue posting my little poems here for you. Happy reading!
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