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NaPoWriMo Day 24 - 24th April 2013 - 'JENSCAPE'
All the words within this piece can be made from my name, JENNI PASCOE.
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NaPoWriMo Day 22 - 22nd April 2013 - 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle'
It's Earth Day. This piece was written in frustration at the way the structure of our society makes environmentally friendly existence as difficult as possible, despite claiming to promote it.
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NaPoWriMo Day 21 - 21st April 2013 'A Series Of Fortunate Events'
From today's NaPoWriMo prompt to creat a 'fortune cookie' style poem.
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NaPoWriMo Day 20 - 20th April 2013 - 'Repeat Prescription'
Including 5 words selected from today's NaPoWriMo word list.
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NaPoWriMo Day 19 - 19th April - 'Calling All Caped Caperers'
Today's prompt was to write a poem in the form of a personal ad.
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NaPoWriMo Day 18 - 18th April 2013 - 'Buy, Bye'
Today's prompt was to start and end the poem on the same word. Thinking this was a liitle too easy, I came up with this 'pseudo-palindrome', where the poem phonetically reads the same both ways.
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NaPoWriMo Day 17 - 17th April 2013 - 'Hello, Dole-y'
Today's prompt was to say 'Hello' to something new, unfortunately, this was the most recent new thing in my life.
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NaPoWriMo Day 16 - 16th April 2013 - 'For Obscurity'
Today's NaPoWriMo prompt was to write your own interpretation of an existing poem which was written in a language you don't understand, and do this without first reading the original translation.
0NaPoWriMo Day 15 - 15th April 2013 - 'Duplicitous Kitty'
Based on the NaPoWriMo prompt to write a 'pantun'. This is a quatrain loosely based on the idea.
0NaPoWriMo Day 14 - 14th April 2013 - 'Coyote On The Couch'
Today's NaPoWriMo prompt was to write from the point of view of a character, so I chose Wile E. Coyote.
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NaPoWriMo Day 13 - 13th April 2013 - 'Thoughts While Walking From Theatre To Car Park'
I didn't really have much time for a walk today, but whilst hurrying from A to B, I had time to think the following thoughts
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NaPoWriMo Day 12 - 12th April 2013 - 'System Of A Downer'
This draft is based on today's NaPoWriMo prompt to write a poem of things you'd like to say to someone, but never would.
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NaPoWriMo Day 11 - 11th April 2013 - 'Fishing For Compliments'
Today's prompt was to write a tanka. This one has fish in it, so I could describe it as a 'fish tank-a', but it's probably best if I don't!
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NaPoWriMo Day 10 - 10th April 2013 - 'Ode to Soo'
Based on today's NaPoWriMo prompt to write an un-love poem.
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'Just Put Your Lips Together...'
Based on the NaPoWriMo 'noir' prompt on the 9th of April 2013, this piece of writing ended up not being a poem at all, but I thought I would share it anyway.
0NaPoWriMo Day 9 - 9th April 2013 - 'See.Fret.Run.'
Today's prompt, based on noir, used the example of 'describing the long shadows of the skyscrapers...' OK, mine's not noir, but it was inspired by this skyscraper image I saw on FaceBook this morning
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NaPoWriMo Day 9 - 9th April 2013 - 'Miner Breakage'
A poem inspired by the stirring of past grievances in local mining villages, following the death of Margaret Thatcher.
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NaPoWriMo Day 8 - 8th April 2013 - 'Snow Springs Eternal'
My first attempt at 'Ottava Rima' . The metre is a little erratic, (I feel Iamb somewhat lacking), but it has the correct amount of syllables and all the rhymes are in the right places!
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NaPoWriMo Day 7 - 7th April 2013 - 'May I Be Excused?'
One week in to NaPoWriMo, and I'm pleased to say I have used the prompt from the official website every day so far.
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NaPoWriMo Day 6 - 6th April 2013 - 'Down To Gorky Park...'
And here is the prompt-based effort of the day...
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NaPoWriMo Day 6 - 6th April 2013 - 'Unprompted'
In my impatience to wait for today's prompt to appear on the NaPoWriMo website, I sat down to eat a plate of curry, rice and chips, and this piece emerged...
2NaPoWriMo Day 4 - 4th April 2013 - 'The Teetotalitarian State'
Since it's 50 days since I had my last alcoholic drink, here's a lil' poem on the subject.
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NaPoWriMo Day 3 - 3rd April 2013 'Early In The Morning'
Very, very loosely based on the prompt, this describes an experience I had first thing today.
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NaPoWriMo Day 2 - 2nd April 2013 - 'The Mendacious Manifesto'
The prompt was 'lies', the subject matter was obvious!
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NaPoWriMo - Day 1 - 1st April 2013 - 'That's Your Lot'
A poem VERY loosely based on The Lady of Shallott
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'Back To Basics' - 20/04/2012
Society is not the creature it ought to be so people like me, do their best not to be weighed down by frustration. I turn to reliable forces of nature where instinct prevails over blinkered legislation. A human, just being, in this unnatural nation.
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'Down With The Sickness' - 19/04/2012
Face burning Hands freezing Nose sniffling Chest wheezing Eyes blurry Throat hoarse Brain sleepy Poem short Aaaaa... take two asprins, get someone to give you a big hug or go see your doctor. Good advice! Poor girl. Keep on with the hot...
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'Imaginary Friend' - 18/04/2012
I crept into forbidden corners Discovered secrets as you slept Opened the door of the oak wardrobe Gasped as I glanced in the grain Glimpsed faces of witches... Imagined? I caught sight of your wedding dress So attractive, you wore it twice...
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'I Have My Father's Eyes' - 17/04/2012
She, my only daughter is learning to walk. She falters and falls, stretches out hands to steady her fragile frame. Reaches for me... but I do not see... I am too far away... I think of her Every day. She, who is half of me is learning to...
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'Priceless' - 16/04/2012
I met an artist in the street, whilst recently visiting York, His work caught my eye, so I said, 'Hello', Then he and I started to talk. He told me I could pay any sum, If I wanted to take home a print, His attitude was refreshing - (He realised...
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'Halfway to Fall' - (After 'Hammer To Fall' by Queen) - 15/04/2012 -
Here I sit, keys on lap, Impatiently, my fingers tap, Why does this thing take so long? Refresh the page, (might be something wrong). Every night, and every day, All I want to do is sit here and play, But I'm frustrated, there's no way, To make...
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'Monumental Milestones of Mediocrity' - 14/04/2012
I don't remember my first day at school, my first kiss, or 18th celebrations. I wasn't aware there would be a test ...else I may have paid more attention. all too true. The not remembering can be a happy circumstance. Someimes I remember...
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'I Am Tearful and Tired' - 13/04/2012
I am tearful and tired I wonder why I am crying I hear my grandfather's voice I see the place I called home I want to be back there I am tearful and tired I pretend they still wait for me I feel comforted, complete I touch my grandmother's face I...
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'Free Flight!' - 12/04/2012
I've found a free flight! What a delight, in these times of such austerity. There's nothing to pay, except the delay and cancellations levy. Oh, and duty, taxes, fees for baggage, an' the cost of booking it all. Coz it seems there's a charge for...
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'I Wept For You' - 11/04/2012 (my first attempt at a pantoum).
I wept for you. I was there from the start. Watched with confusion whilst you tore yourselves apart. I was there from the start. I watched your wild eyes whilst you tore yourselves apart, when you thought you were winning. I watched your wild...
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'Destruction Manual' - 10/04/2012
Act Brashly Court Danger Enjoy Fear Gamble Hard Invite Jeopardy Kick Loose Make Noise Over Power Question Reason Seek Thrills Undo Virtue Woo X-ratings Yell Zealously Yes...Awesome...Good Morning! Jamie LOL...awesome! "Question Reason" ,...
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'Out Of Sight...' - 09/04/2012
The NaPoWriMo(National Poetry Writing Month)Challenge, is a challenge to write a poem every day for the whole of April. 'Out Of Sight', is poem 9 out of 30, and ponders what happens to those we leave behind... By JJ Pascoe.
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'EASTER' - 08/04/2012
The NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month) Challenge, is a challenge to write a poem every day throughout all of April. 'Easter' is poem 8 out of 30. An acrostic, which only uses the letters 'E', 'A', 'S', 'T', and 'R'. By JJ Pascoe.
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'Best Intentions' - 07/04/2012
The NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month) Challenge, is a challenge to write a poem every day throughout all of April. 'Best Intentions', is poem 7 of 30 by JJ Pascoe
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'Room For Improvement' - 06/04/2012
The NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month) Challenge, is a challenge to write a poem every day throughout all of April. 'Room For Improvement' is poem 6 out of 30, about my reluctance to indulge in housework. By JJ Pascoe
2'The Switchover' - 05/04/2012
The NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month) Challenge, is a challenge to write a poem every day throughout all of April. 'The Switchover', is poem 5 out of 30, and discusses the possible reasons behind the erractic weather at the beginning of this year. By JJ Pascoe.
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'Red Eyes' - 04/04/2012
The NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month) Challenge, is a challenge to write a poem every day throughout all of April. This is poem 4 out of 30, and was written at a writing marathon. The prompt was simply, 'Red Eyes'. By JJ Pascoe.
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'Pollyanna Knows Best' - 03/04/2012
The NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month) Challenge, is a challenge to write a poem every day throughout all of April. 'Pollyanna Knows Best' is poem 3 out of 30, and is inspired by the Hayley Mills film, 'Pollyanna', and 'The Glad Game'. By JJ Pascoe.
3'(Not quite a) Manic Monday' - 02/04/2012
The NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month) Challenge, is a challenge to write a poem every day throughout all of April. '(Not quite a) Manic Monday' is poem 2 of 30, and was written the day after myself and my boyfriend had been for a great day out in York... then he had to go home. By JJ Pascoe.
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'APRIL' - 01/04/2012
The NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month) Challenge, is a challenge to write a poem every day throughout all of April. This acrostic is poem number 1 of 30, by JJ Pascoe.
2Monty
'Monty' is a poem about a very lazy moth that lived on my bedroom wall. It is also the first performance poem I ever wrote. By JJ Pascoe - includes picture and video of performance.
2Mary Seacole
A poem about the inspirational nurse of the Crimean War, Mary Seacole, written by JJ Pascoe.
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The Frugal Feast
'The Frugal Feast', is a poem on celebrating Christmas in these times of austerity, by JJ Pascoe.
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They Shrunk Our Battleships!
'They Shrunk Our Battleships!', is a poem written from a tabloid newspaper headline during a creative writing workshop, by JJ Pascoe. (With video of performance)
