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Chetta Achara
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Chetta is the nom de plume of Deborah Guenther Beachboard a poet writing since 1992. Her poetry has been published in Modern Haiku, Sijo West, Amaze: The Cinquain Journal, Short Stuff, Twilight Ending and numerous other online and in print journals.

After taking a 10 year hiatus from writing (for reasons not interesting enough to share) Chetta returned to writing, most recently having poetry published in Periwinkle Pelican, Puddick, Stygian Press, Snoozine, and Sweet Smell.

Chetta makes her home in the Adna Valley in southwest Washington in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

LIFE IS SHORT

It's not
as if you have
a choice in the matter,
but if you leave a poem
it's enough.

The Rattle: Poem prompt of the month

Blog Posted by Chetta Achara: 3/5/2024 1:31:00 PM
The Rattle (online) publishes a daily poem. The poem for March 5th is a haiku sequence inspired by The Rattle's "Poem Prompt of the Month." The poem is a marvelously crafted sequence telling the story of love from the first flames through to the dying embers of that love.

The poem is published on The Rattle's home page. Scroll down the page to see more of its daily poem selections.

The "L" Word by Kelly Sargent
March 5, 2024
a haiku sequence
Prompt: Write a haiku sequence that talks about love without mentioning it by name.

The Rattle: Poem Prompt of the Month



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Date: 3/6/2024 9:34:00 PM
Wow that was a clever haiku sequence.
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Date: 3/6/2024 11:32:00 PM
I thought do too.
Date: 3/6/2024 9:19:00 AM
Fun introduction Chetta. I'm having fun acquainting myself with the site. Thank you. :)
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Date: 3/6/2024 9:32:00 AM
Your are welcome. I am happy you are getting acquainted with the site.
Date: 3/5/2024 3:10:00 PM
A great intro to this fun website, and the haiku/hiku sets by Kelly Sargent, were sensationally witty and very entertaining, et al., writers, as well. An enjoyable sharing, Chetta--thank you for this. Aloha, William
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Date: 3/5/2024 4:35:00 PM
You are welcome.

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