Each year in April, some poets attempt the poem-a-day challenge for National Poetry Month. My first attempt was last year, 2024, and I decided to write one ekphrastic poem each day based on my nature-centric photography. I really enjoyed the exercise, so decided to create another challenge for myself this year. After some brainstorming, I …
Sunrise Sailboat – WWPH Writes Publication
Happy to share my poem published with the Washington Writers' Publishing House in Issue 91 of WWPH Writes. "WWPH Writes 91… comes to you with rapt joy in the poem SUNRISE SAILBOAT from Chris Biles..." “Sunrise Sailboat” is another product of my personal ekphrastic poem-a-day challenge for last year’s National Poetry month. Each day in April …
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Spider Web After Rain – Poetic Hill Publication
Very excited to have my poem published with the Hill Rag's Poetic Hill, curated by Sandra Beasley. Screenshot I wrote "Spider Web After Rain" during my personal ekphrastic poem-a-day challenge for this year's National Poetry month. Each day in April 2024, I selected one of my nature-centric photographs and wrote a short poem inspired by …
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