Poetry – Page 2 – Carie Juettner

Curious Creations: Book Title Poems for National Poetry Month

I haven’t written as much poetry this month as I’d hoped to. Luckily, the month isn’t over yet, and even more lucky for me (and for all poets out there) you’re allowed to write poetry any month of the year, not just during April. But I did get a few drafts down that I hopeContinue reading “Curious Creations: Book Title Poems for National Poetry Month”

Word Play: Poetry, Prompts, and Prophecies from Your Favorite Daily Word Game

I lost at Wordle yesterday. I was mad at myself because on the fourth line, I accidentally used a yellow letter in the same place I’d used it in the previous line, which is what happens when you attempt word games before you’ve had coffee. On the sixth line, I convinced myself I’d figured outContinue reading “Word Play: Poetry, Prompts, and Prophecies from Your Favorite Daily Word Game”

Did I Miss Anything?

I wish I hadn’t been inspired to write this poem. I wish it hadn’t been relevant enough to take home first place in the Shirley Elliot Cosby Memorial Award at the Poetry Society of Texas annual banquet last year. I wish I didn’t feel the need to share it with you. I wish “back to school”Continue reading “Did I Miss Anything?”