Love Poem Challenge

A writing professor of mine once challenged my class to write a love poem in 25 words or less. I am about the farthest thing from a poet as a writer can be, but I managed to throw together the following little diddy…

For T.M.

Because you tease.

Because you pout.

Because you make me want to shout.

Because you know.

Because you care.

Because for me you’re always there.

I can’t say my professor was impressed with my poetry skills, but I was happy with my simple little poem that said so much about my relationship. It’s good to stretch ourselves creatively. So I decided to host a poetry contest this month on my blog. I have challenged some fellow authors to write their best love poem in 25 words or less and I want you all to be the judges!

Here’s how you can vote:

Stop by my blog every 3 days to see the new poems. Leave positive comments on your favorite posts. Invite friends to do the same. Poems with the most hits & comments will win gift certificates for some on-line shopping -- and bragging rights, of course.

Here’s the schedule:

February 4 – Julie Eberhart Painter

February 7 – Olga Godim

February 10 – Roderick Vincent

February 13 – Celia Breslin

February 16 – Elizabeth Fountain

February 19 – Ute Carbone

February 22 – Winners Announced

Oh, and while you’re at it stop by

February 25 – for a Sneak Peek of my new romantic comedy, Middle Eight

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