Posted by Rachel Bagby | Nov 2nd, 2009
The way of 10 takes its name from the sum of its syllables—two in the first line, three in the second, five in the third.
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Posted by admin | Jul 28th, 2010
Though August can be hot and sultry inspiring lazy days in hammocks, it is also harvest season. An ancient festival of first fruits is celebrated early in the month. All around us berries are ripening on bushes and vines, fields are beginning to overflow with zucchini and melons and various crops are coming to fruition. It’s definitively a time to feel gratitude for this bounty as well as for other abundance in our lives.
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Posted by admin | Apr 2nd, 2010
Ahhh…fickle April! One minute the sun is coaxing tulips to unfold their petals in whirls of brilliant color, and the next minute you’re dashing for cover from a sudden downpour. Blessed hours of peace in the garden followed by wild tempests tossing everything untethered aloft—that’s April—which makes it an ideal time to study contrasts in your own life and environment.
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Posted by oriana | Feb 17th, 2010
Has this happened to you yet—you notice the time and it’s late afternoon or even early evening and you glance outside, only to be surprised that’s there is still some light in the sky. It’s always such a delight to witness evidence that spring really is on the way. While each day has its own inherent beauty, as winters sputters out, it’s difficult not to yearn for more warmth and light.
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Posted by Rachel Bagby | Dec 8th, 2009
We are happy to present the first group of 10 poems written by our contributors. As you will see, some of these poems are rooted in the physical world, while others present abstract--even emotional--ideas. There is no limit to the kinds of subjects you can put forth in a 10. The form may be brief, but it can still be very powerful. Please join in the fun and give it a try yourself.
Learn how to contribute your 10 here. Read more »