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Steven, thanks for your examples of objective and subjective words. That helps a lot! I love the one with the dragonfly. Between you and Steve, we will definitely improve our poetry skills. I think I understand the OBJECTIVE vs. the SUBJECTIVE. Objective is observing- subjective implies opinion. (s...

Flaming orange and red Exploding with a final bang Goodbye, farewell, gone. Glad you're having fun with this, Vonnie! This haiku has really vivid imagery--it's fireworks, right? I really like the last line. Here's a perfect example of my earlier point about those few words with "iffy" syl...

I've noticed that even though we all have the same number of syllables, each person has their own style or flow to their poems. Using different sounds (conassonce and assononce (sp?)...smile) We can create different moods. Let me try a different mood: Crashing, roaring spray Dark angry depths churn ...

Wow, Steve!


I haven't done HAIKU since I was in 4th grade. It's not as easy as it looks!

Flaming orange and red
Exploding with a final bang
Goodbye, farewell, gone.


Vonnie

So Happy... for a class on poetry!

I'm just stopping in for a minute, but I'll work on one in my mind and post it soon.

Vonnie

I'm in!!!


Vonnie

okay...

Thanks, Deb... I think mine is ready to enter!!

Vonnie

I found you...

I was able to get my 85,000 word novel down to 700 wds. I might be able to whittle a little more away.

Vonnie

That link didn't work for me. ???

My synopsis is around 700 wds.

I suppose I could cut out more.

Okay...thanks!

Vonnie

Is there a word limit for the synopsis?

YAY, VERNA!!!!

WAYYY TO GOOOOOOO!!!




VONNIE

Jan, this class has been so great! You have taught us new words and techniques in a fun and interesting way. Don't you love learning the name of something that you've known, but just didn't know you knew it? I love the titles of your stories...and often I can guess yours by the title. Here's some of...