Enamored

Summary

Lori Carlson shares a tanka poem titled "Enamored," responding to Joanne Olivieri's Photo Writing Challenge #14, and invites readers to explore more of her work and support her writing by becoming a Medium member.

Abstract

The website presents a tanka poem by Lori Carlson, which is a response to a writing challenge posed by Joanne Olivieri. The poem, named "Enamored," evokes the atmosphere of a lively gathering where the speaker is captivated by someone's presence. The piece is accompanied by a photograph credited to Michael Discenza, enhancing the visual imagery of the poem. Carlson's work is part of a larger collection of poetry and stories available on her Medium profile. She encourages readers to engage with her other writings and to support her and other writers by signing up for a Medium membership through her referral link. Additionally, she highlights her role as the owner and editor of two Medium publications, "Promptly Written" and "Not For Bedtime Stories," and points to her creative and personal blogs for more of her work.

Opinions

Lori Carlson's poem reflects a sense of joy and infatuation, suggesting that such moments of connection are worth capturing and celebrating.
The author values the writing community and the practice of responding to creative prompts, as evidenced by her participation in the Photo Writing Challenge.
Carlson's invitation to readers to become Medium members indicates her appreciation for the platform and the support system it offers to writers.
By mentioning her editorial roles and various blogs, Carlson conveys a strong commitment to her craft and to fostering a space for diverse stories and voices.

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Lori Carlson writes poetry, fiction, personal essays, creative non-fiction, and articles. She focuses on Spirituality, Life Lessons, Self-Awareness, Relationships, Mental Health, and LGBTQ+. She is the Owner/Editor of Promptly Written and Not For Bedtime Stories. You can find her older stories on her creative writing blog, Ravyne’s Nest and random ramblings on her personal blog, A Delicious Torment.

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Enamored

A tanka

Joanne’s Photo Writing Challenge #14

Party Time!!!

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