ACairn of Micropoetry is a collection of very short, impactful poems. Like stones in a cairn, each micropoem is distinct yet contributes to a larger whole.
A CAIRN OF MICROPOETRY is a metaphor that evokes a clear image for those familiar with both cairns and micropoetry
A Cairn of Micopoetry is a pile of small poems: haiku• senryu • cinquain • gogyoshi • and free verse.
The crown of literature is poetry. — W. Somerset Maugham
One of the best partners in writing? A cat! — Primadonna Angela
Every poet finds their own muse – the irresistible figure that draws the artist (author, writer) toward the light of creativity. To some, muse is a guardian spirit or force who is a source of inspiration for creativity.
Write me a poem. Write me several poems. A muse me. — N’Zuri Za Austin
If you look a dog in the eye too intensely, it may recite an astounding poem to you. —Jean Genet
A dog, I have always said, is prose; a cat is a poem. — Jean Burden
A catless writer is almost inconceivable. It’s a perverse taste, really, since it would be easier to write with a herd of buffalo in the room than even one cat; they make nests in the notes and bite the end of the pen and walk on the typewriter keys. ― Barbara Holland
To elevate the soul, poetry is necessary.
— Edgar Allan Poe
Poetry is breathing words that give a reader pause. — Ankita Singhal
All great poetry is dipped in the dyes of the heart. — Edith Sitwell
Real poetry, is to lead a beautiful life. To live poetry is better than to write it. — Matsuo Bashō
Pithy Poet is the owner, author and administrator of A Cairn of Micropoetry and Pawsnreflect. She resides in NY and is a pet mom to several rescue cats and a dog.
