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Fraiku: The Lord’s been good to me

Posted on 2024-04-12 by Bartholomew Barker

Dreamt I was Johnny Appleseed planting nurseries — wearing a tin pot hat Then I woke up in the cupboard again Three prompts inspired today’s haiku: Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem that plays with the … Continue reading →

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How to Make Applejack

Posted on 2023-10-23 by Bartholomew Barker

On this moonless October night I sneak into Farmer Greg’s orchard the sour sweet odor of rotting apples the squish under my boot He and his musket should be asleep but the hounds might catch my frightful scent I load … Continue reading →

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