2011: Return of the Rhyme

2011 definitely marks the return of the rhyme for me. I got back into poetry in a huge way after participating in NaPoWriMo and my own FauxPoWriMo last month. As many know, I love rhymey story poems, so I figured I'd sum up 2011 with a rhymey story poem. Below, I've included links to the books mentioned (and more), so feel free to follow the links to find out more about the pieces I had released this year. Also, make sure to visit the 12 Days of Creepfest and Holiday Hop to find more fantastic work by some really talented writers. Thanks, everyone!!

2011: Return of the Rhyme

This year has been long, yet flown by too fast,

But I made tons of memories that I sure hope will last.

Four books were released, short stories too,

And in poems again my heart was imbued.

At the start of the year, a bunch of a dead rabbits

Showed that some people have strange gardening habits.

Two Tales of Dominhydor made their way to the net,

But I don't think many people picked up on that yet.

My first play was produced and an one-act play too:

Something I never imagined I'd do.

Danny Marble adventured ahead of his years,

And like me, learned to face all his fears.

A lesson in ink, a lesson in life:

I learned with a smile, but I also had strife.

Money's a bitch and work was a whore,

But I fought it by writing flash blood and gore.

I've been stuck in revisions for three friggin' books,

And I'm not leaving soon; at least, that's how it looks.

But writing is writing and it still entertains,

Save for fleeting times I want to paint walls with my brains.

With family and friends having babies en masse,

I feel like the world is maturing so fast.

But I'm still a kid, even with thirty near,

So hand me a pen and hand me a beer.

My twenties are flying, but I'm flying too

With my husband's sweet words: "I'm so proud of you."

In many ways, this girl broke out of her shell

And proved to herself that courage works well.

This year made me stronger; it made me stand tall.

It made break boundaries while having a ball.

Next year, I'll mimic while adding some more

Challenges I never thought I'd tackle before.

In 2012, I'm determined to rock.

I'll waste no more precious ticks of the clock.

Poetry and plays, novels and shorts,

Meeting new legions of inky cohorts,

And laughing throughout with friends by my side:

That's how I'll face 2012, with pride.  

Other 2011 Publications


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