Bad Poet 2026: Day 1
A while back I learned about Katie Kay Chelen’a Bad Poet workshop. During it, she encourages us to let go of perfection and write the… Read More »Bad Poet 2026: Day 1
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Pretti Good (a poem)
If I go downin a similar waymix my asheswith tear gasand send that canisterright back at them Fuck ICE A few thoughts: To say “again?”… Read More »Pretti Good (a poem)
2025 Bad Poet: Day 31
Today’s prompt was to notice… And one thing I noticed is, I did it! I wrote 31 poems as of today!! And kept with my… Read More »2025 Bad Poet: Day 31
2025 Bad Poet: Day 29
Today’s prompt was to pick one: snow, needle, tongue, coffee, frying pan, trash, candlelight, candy. Being the rebel I am, I used them all. And… Read More »2025 Bad Poet: Day 29
2025 Bad Poet: Day 28
Today’s prompt was to write about something that needs repairing and repairing it. It’s occurred to me pretty recently that I suffer from chronic pain.… Read More »2025 Bad Poet: Day 28
2025 Bad Poet: Day 26
Today’s prompt was to write a “how to” poem. Since I ran a 5k today, I figured I’d focus on that. And here’s my “emancipation”… Read More »2025 Bad Poet: Day 26
2025 Bad Poet: Day 25
Today’s prompt was to tell a secret without telling the details. Or to write around a topic. I guess I went more with the latter,… Read More »2025 Bad Poet: Day 25
2025 Bad Poet: Day 24
Today’s prompt was to choose from a list of prompts. I chose “Something on the other side of fear.” What do you think of on… Read More »2025 Bad Poet: Day 24