National Poetry Month '24: Celestial Games (8 of 30)

Thanks for stopping by Merely Day by Day. It's National Poetry Month.

For April I will be taking a deep dive into The Practicing Poet: Writing Beyond the Basics, edited by Diane Lockward. This book is full of 30 craft tips, so it is the perfect way to shape this month's challenge and dig a little deeper into the craft of poetry. Stop by my Substack page, Merely in Progress, each day to follow this month's writing journey. There you will also find reflections, links, and inspiration across the challenge. 

Of course, this month is really about writing poetry so I will have a new poem posted here each day utilizing a craft tip from the book. I'm sure the ride will be bumpy, but there will be a lot learned along the way. 

Craft Tip #8: The Music in the Ore

Today seems the perfect day for a cherita.

Celestial Games

We see you moon.

Isn’t enough

to illuminate the night?

Must you steal the day,

bring darkness to light,

show off yet again?

Cathy L. Mere, 2024