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April 9, 2026

Na/GloPoWriMo Day 9 – Take 2

feral fantasies 

she’d be easy to off
she’s not a mouth breather 
I could do it tonight
but i guess I should keep her
she seems nice enough 
mostly leaves me alone 
even feeds me wet food
spends hours on the phone
I don’t miss the streets
‘specially when it rains
have a soft place to sleep
I shouldn’t complain, though
she’d be easy to off
I’d just lay on her face
til her lips turn pale blue
slip away with no trace
but sadly I’m spoiled
I’ve grown lazy and fat
she’s devious, that one
crazy old broad with cats

~kat

A second take on today’s prompt. Couldn’t resist.

Na/GloPoWriMo 2026 Day 9 Prompt: Today, try writing your own poem in the voice of an animal or plant, or a poem that describes a specific animal or plant with references to historical events or scientific facts.

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April 9, 2026

Na/GloPoWriMo Day 9

By Kat Myrman

bad “hair” day

my stylist complains
the lawn next door is greener
I told him to stop 
with the buzz cuts already
so we can dance with the wind


~kat
(a tanka poem)

Pileated Woodpecker of Bramlett Mountain

This morning I happened upon the most wonderful glimmer. Just outside my window a magnificent pileated woodpecker was having a lovely time chipping away at an old downed tree. Of course I caught it on camera…not just a still photo…a little video clip! Enjoy!

Much love, peace, and glimmers to you!

~kat ✨✨✨💚✨✨✨

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April 8, 2026

Na/GloPoWriMo 2026 Day 8

By Kat Myrman

two left feet

I’m a terrible dancer
you don’t need to remind me
I suppose I’ll just sit here then
hold up the wall and watch, 
as you cut a rug, show me 
how it’s done…I’ll just
tap my toes under the table
so I don’t embarrass you when
we’re out in public, awkward me,
with my two left, flat feet, stiff hips, 
and too-long, flailing, orangutan arms. 
you don’t need to remind me

I’m a terrible dancer
the trees don’t seem to mind though
when we start to sway in unison 
my golden locks, their lush, sage leaves 
tossed by a gentle, cool spring breeze
the tall grass bending gracefully 
beneath my bare feet, caressing my skin
as the loam hums, birds trill, the hills swell 
in harmony, bird and butterfly wing flutters
sending whispers of breath past my ears…
I lose myself like dandelion fluff
twirling, twirling lightly on a dream
the trees don’t seem to mind though
I’m a terrible dancer

~kat

Na/GloPoWriMo 2026 Day 8 Prompt: use a simple phrase repeatedly, and then make statements that invert or contradict that phrase.

Always good for a glimmer…my dear sidekick Gabby. She is doing so well these days. On an herbal concoction from our holistic vet after our seed tick scare last month. The supplement aptly names I think…”Gracious Power”! You go Gabby Girl! ✨💚✨

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April 7, 2026

Na/GloPoWriMo 2026 Day 7

By Kat Myrman

taco taco 1-2-3

one taco, two taco, three taco, four
crisis averted for two weeks more
five taco, six taco, seven taco, eight
stocks in the tank, as prices inflate
nine taco, ten taco, eleven taco, twelve
the deal maker choked, bluff’s up, his foes held

~kat

True story…breaking news as of now…we have TWO MORE WEEKS before doomsday…is anyone surprised? I actually had spent the day writing my own version of 99 bottles of beer on the wall…think 99 cells in his brain left to go…but I’ll spare you that exhausting, never-ending dirge! I like keeping it short and to the point. In case you don’t get the connection, TACO stands Trump Always Chickens Out! Thank goodness he is unpredictably predictable.Take a deep breath…take a moment.

Na/GloPoWriMo 2026 Day 7 Prompt for today: write your own poem that emulates clapping games, or jump-rope and skipping rhymes. songs – something to snap, clap, and jump around to.

Today’s Glimmer…more blooms a-bursting on the hill…an azalea bush that is all buds, and a visit from my crow friend. (He needs a name, I think) Each one is perfect in their own way for a glimmering moment and a smile!

Much love, peace, and smiling, moment glimmers to you!

~kat

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April 6, 2026

Na/GloPoWriMo 2026 Day 6

By Kat Myrman

good talk

Hey, I’ve been thinking…wow! I saw that! Do NOT, roll your eyes at me…I have good thoughts…name one time my ideas didn’t work…you can’t, can you? …you know you can’t…admit it…you know I have great ideas…anyhow, I was thinking…actually, it came to me in a dream, last night…clear as day…and I actually remember it…when was the last time I remembered a dream? so you know it must be a great idea…you know?…that corner of the yard you’ve been wanting to…wait…what?…don’t you want to hear what I’ve been thinking? Oh…ooooh, sorry, I forgot…you haven’t had your coffee yet…we can talk about it after you finish work…or, uh, you have to work late? No problem. Text you? I can do that…okay, I’ll text you…you’re gonna love my idea! It’s brilliant…okay, okay, good talk…good talk…let me know what you think! I can’t wait to hear what you think.

~kat

Na/GloPoWriMo 2026 Day 6 Prompt: try writing with a breezy, conversational tone, while including at least one thing that could only happen in a dream.

Poetry form: Run-On Poem. I been wanting to write one of these for a while. Today’s prompt was the perfect opportunity!

Today’s glimmer…spring POP! There are cute little buds popping from tree limbs everywhere! One morning I’ll wake up and the shade will have grown long under a beautiful canopy of lush green leaves. As much as my sinuses might protest (I have a nasty case of hay fever every year, often losing my speaking voice!) I do love this time of year. My hummingbird feeders are hung. Waiting patiently for our little flock to return from their tropical sabbatical! Here’s the current situation!