April 2021 Poem-A-Day Challenge, Day 2 Today’s prompt is to answer the question “What does the future hold?” and use our answer as the title of our poem. Well, that’s a bit of a loaded question these days but because…
Author: Sabrina Manno
After about 13 years of working as an editor for various publications in New York City, I gave up my professional career to stay home with my two beautiful children. While I enjoy being a mom (mostly), the trials and tribulations that these two human beings put me through daily are enough to test the patience of a saint! And I am no saint.
I’ve spent the past four-and-a-half years struggling to find my way back to the autonomous, carefree woman I once was. My first step toward that goal came in June, when I took over as president of a local chapter of the International Moms Club. This role has introduced me to many wonderful moms, allowed me to flex my professional and creative muscles, and given me a whole new purpose! Most importantly, though, it’s motivated me to pursue my true dream: starting this blog.
I love to write, and I love to make people laugh, so that’s why I’m here. Full disclosure: I tend to be too open, a little (OK, a lot) sarcastic, and honest to a fault. I love my kids to the moon and back, but they drive me crazy and I’m not afraid to admit it or write about it.
Bell Toll
Happy April Fool’s Day! No tricks from this momma, though; I think we’ve had our fair share lately. I cannot believe we are already in April and Easter Sunday is just a few days away. We awoke here in Jersey…
Ready, Set, Go!
Poetry challenge day 10: Write a warm-up poem. I’m all warmed up and ready to go on my (self-inflicted) April poetry endeavor. Wish me luck! Ready, Set, Go! This morning marks the final day Of my poetry challenge warm-up My…
Nightflowers
Poetry challenge day 9: No prompt today. I came across this word in the fantasy series I’m reading (thank you, Robert Jordan!) and knew immediately it would be the title of my next poem because it carried me to my…
My Dearest Joe
Poetry challenge day 8: Write a “spirit of the stairs” poem. I’ve never heard of this before but apparently, it’s a way to capture that moment when you think of all the things you should’ve said AFTER the moment has…
Broken
Poetry challenge day 7: Write a universal poem. Life burns us all sometimes, but that doesn’t mean we must lie down among the ashes. Broken A little boy drops from a wall He hurts his right-side ankle A week goes…
The Right Time
Poetry challenge day 6: I’m not using a prompt today. Instead, I penned a free-verse poem based on a passing comment I heard recently about planning something for “the right time.” The Right Time A silky, smooth black dress In…
Paperback
Poetry challenge day 5: Write an invention poem. This one could be about something that doesn’t exist (I’m not that creative), something that already exists (much more my speed!), an inventor, or any other interpretation we may have. I’m not…
Welcome To The Carbo Load
Poetry challenge day 4: We’re supposed to take a song title, change one word, and make the new title that of our poem. So, in true ’80s fashion—because I’ve been in an ’80s mood since watching the amazing Cobra Kai!—I…
Flying Free
The other day I came across a poetry challenge on a writing website I follow. The goal is to write one poem every day during the month of April. I realize it’s still March, but the leader of this initiative…