Art
Thunderstorm
Dark clouds are brewing Winds at high speeds now howling Thunderstorms to engage. (One last haiku for tonight. I think they are getting a little better, I hope. My inspiration for this one was I was hearing thunder outside as well as the dark, gray clouds and sky. Please comment if you want to.)
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Rainbows
Rainbows of color all all red, yellow, orange, green, blue now after a rain. (I believe I described a basic rainbow. Also, I do believe I have the 5, 7, 5 pattern of a proper haiku. I had these ideas, and I wanted to get them down before they left me never to return. Hope you read and comment.)
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Family
Family is caring and loving persons always together. (Another haiku for analysis and I think I am improving even just a little bit. I know that I need work. Does anybody know a good book on how to write these poems better. Let me know if possible. Thank you.)
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
A Bedroom
A place to bring a sense of solitude and peace a place to rest. (I think I am doing a little better on the writing of haiku, but I know I need practice. So, when I write more haikus please read and share your thoughts on them if you wouldn't mind. Thank you in advance.)
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Hot and Humid
Hot and humid day In Louisiana, again When will it get cold. (Here is another try at my writing a haiku. I think it is a little better. I do want all the suggestions I can get to help me improve in writing this kind of poem. I would really appreciate any help.)
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Children's Literature
There is nothing better than a children's book. There are many lessons that one can learn from these kinds of books both for children and adults. There are mysteries, stories dealing with friendships, family and even personal issues. There are even nonfiction books that teach various skills from health and nutrition to even birth and death that are done in a conversational tone using vocabulary that children know and use.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
What is a nursery rhyme in so many words?
So, what is a nursery rhyme in so many words. The nursery rhyme is a poem that teaches various lessons to young children using various kinds of characters to elicit feelings and emotions in a particular situation. This is not the official definition of a nursery rhyme, but my own.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The World's Globe
What the world needs now with the Olympics just about over is to remember that we need just to show understanding and compassion to our fellow men and women. How can we do this when there is an election coming up and we all know what that brings about. When you see a world globe what it reminds you. When I see a globe, it reminds me that each individual country on the globe is a part of united whole. From one nation to another we all have our beliefs and if we look, we all are very similar in those beliefs.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Birds of Color, Flock Together
Birds are everywhere it seems. and this picture seems to show this. I chose to use crayon of various shades blue, red, yellow, and black. Gave this picture an autumn vibe with the red, orange and yellow leaves and leaving a few green that was actually two different shades of green. This could also be a counting activity for some questions could be: Count and circle the Bluebirds and how many? Count the redbirds and underline them or just maybe read a story about birds or make their own birds.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Design Shapes
When I first saw this design, I wasn't sure what it was going to look like. I started at the center with a light blue moving on to a yellow then to a slightly darker blue, then using a red for a little contrast surrounding the rest with a light orange. To me these could be flowers or maybe they are just odd designs. It could make a good tablecloth or even an apron pattern.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
