By Debra White
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I haven't entered the member sponsored NaPoWriMo contest, but thought I'd have a go at writing a poem a day for the month of April anyway! My aim is to write a rhymed whitney every day. Thank you for reading me :)
A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Image courtesy of Bing images |
By Debra White
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Writer's block, already! Sheesh!
A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Image courtesy of Bing images. |
By Debra White
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A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively.
Image courtesy of Bing images. |
By Debra White
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Photograph is of Molly with her beloved stick. It was impossible to get an action shot, she's way too fast!
A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. |
By Debra White
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So today is the 4th of the 4th and I'm 44 years young... Cool huh?!
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By Debra White
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Today has been a long time coming! I'm so ready for a couple of weeks chill-time with my family.
Unsurpassed - Anything unsurpassed is the very best, superior to anything else. A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Image courtesy of Bing images. |
By Debra White
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It was my birthday a couple of days ago. (I know, you know!)
My amazingly thoughtful parents have booked a night away for my husband Shaun and I, at a very fancy restaurant (Winteringham Fields - check it out online!) Proud sister alert...! My little brother, Gaz, just so happens to be head chef :) Anyway, tonight is the night (whoop!) Mum and dad are looking after our children (and Molly the dog!) and will also have Sunday lunch ready for us when we get back tomorrow! A little us-time is just what we need and I feel so blessed :) A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Image courtesy of Bing images. |
By Debra White
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Had a fabulous, but very busy, weekend, courtesy of my parents (as per my previous poem, The Perfect Gift) so I just didn't get around to writing my daily poem for NaPoWriMo yesterday. Hope this catch-up one counts!
A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Image courtesy of Bing images. |
By Debra White
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No explanation needed. I hate gossip...
Image courtesy of Bing images. A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. |
By Debra White
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I dread to think what my brain will be like by the end of the month! I think in Whitney syllable count already!
A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Image courtesy of Bing images. |
By Debra White
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My daughter, Katie, has so much homework to do over the Easter holidays.
She has her Year 6 SATs to sit in May, so has lots of test papers and revision to do. She's not feeling too well today, but stepped up to do a test paper this afternoon anyway...What a warrior! I titled this poem 'Girl Hero' because of her resilience (and I robbed it from the logo on her t'shirt in the photograph!) A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. |
By Debra White
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I've got a bee in my bonnet tonight!
Better out than in - nothing beats a good rant :D I just cannot stand when reviewers cut and paste reviews. I discovered today, that a review I have received is the exact same as the reviews given to at least seven other poems that they reviewed in succession. It is an insult to the writers (have they even bothered to read the poems??) and more than a little bit cheeky - talk about making a quick buck (even if the currency is funny money!) Anyway....said my piece now! (And I didn't use the obvious rhyme word befitting my mood LOL!) schmuck: jerk A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Image courtesy of Bing images. |
By Debra White
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Once upon a time, my daughters loved to plant beans with me.
When did it become uncool?! I planted the beans on my own :( Image courtesy of Bing images. A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. |
By Debra White
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For my little lass...x
A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
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Image is of our dog, Molly, holding my slipper hostage!
A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. |
By Debra White
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It was so cold today, but we did not want to stay indoors!
A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Thank you to Cleo85 for use of the beautiful artwork. |
By Debra White
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Yesterday ran away with me and I didn't get around to writing a Whitney to add to my NaPoWriMo book. Hope this one is acceptable to slot in for the 16th!
A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. |
By Debra White
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Our 13 year old son Ben, is a tease, a torment and has vegephobia!
I enjoyed a lovely afternoon in the garden with the whole family today. Between us, we planted peas, sprouts, cabbages, beetroots and more beans and we also (or should I say the girls and Shaun!) made a bug hotel and a wooden maze for the guinea pigs! It's been so nice :) A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Image courtesy of Bing images. |
By Debra White
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My children are an absolute joy (except when they're together!!) I do wish they wouldn't argue so much!
Photo of Ben, Katie and Rebecca, taken today on our walk. There is a lake close by to this sculpture of a fish. A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. |
By Debra White
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I don't quite know how it works, but I have to run to keep me sane. It's been a couple of months since I last ran and I can feel myself starting to feel off kilter.
The photo is of my new running shoes - may they work their magic soon! A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. |
By Debra White
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Rebecca REALLY enjoyed her chocolate ice cream!
A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Pays one point and 27 member cents. |
By Debra White
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This morning, Rebecca (our 8yr old daughter) asked me if I would make a boomerang for after lunch.
When I asked her what she meant, she said "that delicious pudding with the chocolate eggs." So glad she didn't want me to make a stick that comes back when you throw it! This dessert (pictured and hand made with love by moi, this morning) will now forever be known as 'Boom Meringue!" A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. |
By Debra White
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Nobody got hurt, but let's just say that our lovely day out ended there and then. Fortunately, we'd already enjoyed the ice-cream part!
A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. |
By Debra White
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I had the back to work blues this morning. As much as I enjoy my job, it's much nicer to be at home spending time with my family.
A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Image courtesy of Bing images. |
By Debra White
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Ben, our 13 year old son, had a mountain bike accident yesterday. He broke his nose, chipped his shoulder and has multiple cuts and bruises. He can't remember what happened. It could've been a lot worse, thankfully he was wearing his helmet. He is now recovering at home after spending the night and much of today in hospital.
A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. |
By Debra White
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Today has been lovely. I slept in until 8:30, went for a two hour walk with Shaun, the girls and Molly. Then Shaun and I went to Ikea, wardrobe shopping. I wanted to buy the whole shop! By the time we got home it was getting on for 6pm. I asked Shaun what he fancied for tea and he said 'don't worry about cooking, I'll treat us all to a take away from the Aagrah!' I wasn't about to argue!
I was too eager to get stuck into my curry and didn't think to take a picture to illustrate my poem. Therefore, the photograph is courtesy of seshadri_sreenivasan at FanArtReview, to whom I give my thanks :) A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. |
By Debra White
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Always look on the bright side!
Photograph of my scarecrow, Sam. He's keeping an eye on the garden for me! A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. |
By Debra White
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Sometimes, all we need is a rainbow to relax upon!
And yeah, I know that bestest isn't an actual word! ;) A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Image courtesy of the Pix This challenge group :) |
By Debra White
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Gardening, along with running are my two great escapes from 'everything.' I spent a lovely hour in the garden this evening. It's starting to take shape again :)
Photograph taken just now - it looks a little empty, but give it a couple of weeks, those beds are gonna get bushy! I've planted peas, beetroot and salad leaves so far. The photograph shows about a third of the whole veg garden. A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. |
By Debra White
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29 down, 1 to go!
I know you know by now, but a Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively! Image courtesy of Bing. |
By Debra White
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To every single person who has read and reviewed the Whitneys I have written for this year's NaPoWriMo challenge - THANK YOU!
Your encouragement has been amazing AND... I PROMISE to not subject you to any more rhymed Whitneys for at least the next six months! Well done, y'all. You're free to go! xx A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Image courtesy of Bing |
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