Author Archives: rosecappelli

2021 Progressive Poem: Next Line

Posted on April 7, 2021 by rosecappelli

This is my second year of participation in the Kidlitosphere Progressive Poem. You can read more about it here. Yesterday Jan at Bookseed Studio chose Line #5: I’m a case of kindness – come and catch me if you can! … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: The First of April

Posted on April 2, 2021 by rosecappelli

Happy Poetry Month! Because it’s April, I’m challenging myself to write a poem every day this month. I thought about trying to find a theme, or a direction, but in the end I just decided to let my writing go … Continue reading →

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Spring Fling Contest: Suzy’s Bracelet

Posted on April 1, 2021 by rosecappelli

I love writing contests! Maybe it’s the challenge, maybe it’s the focus, or maybe it’s just because it’s fun. Yesterday I received word that I got an honorable mention in Vivian Kirkfield’s 50 Precious Words Contest, and I was thrilled. … Continue reading →

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Sharing Our Stories: The Sunset Challenge

Posted on March 20, 2021 by rosecappelli

When Ruth challenged us to write about a sunset, my mind immediately drifted back in time to one of the most magnificent sunsets I’d ever seen. It was at the end of a kayaking trip with some friends (I previously … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Moonbeam

Posted on March 19, 2021 by rosecappelli

One morning a few weeks ago, I was scrolling through the New York Times headlines on my phone and came across an article titled “The Moon Has a Comet-Like Tail” by Robin George Andrews. With words like “beam” and “magical” … Continue reading →

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