Day-9
NaPoWriMo-2026
Prompt: Marianne Moore was a well-known modernist poet with a curious taste in hats. Though she wrote on many themes, I’ve always had some affection for her many poems about – or in the voice of – animals, such as “The Fish,” “Dock Rats,” “The Pangolin,” and “No Swan so Fine.” 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.
Longing to write
For so long, it hurts
How long has it been?
Three months?
It feels as if time has stood still
I miss you, my beautiful girl
beautiful eyes, adoringly
asking to smooth your
cuddly fur, and rub your belly.
My shiny black beauty
I miss you every day
Laddu finds it difficult
to go for walks alone with Papa
he searches every corner
you were yin and yang, but
fiercely loved each other
He misses you
The house feels empty
without your pranks
barking at the crows
chasing the birds and lizards
the slightest noise
made your ears perk.
You brought so much joy
caring and ferocious
thirteen years of
unconditional love
We miss you
My students
neighbours, friends, and family
cannot stop asking,
"Where is Ginu?"
With a huge lump in my throat
and a tight knot in my chest
I say," Ginu at the rainbow bridge
waiting for me on the other side."
We all miss you.
Participating in: NaPoWriMo-2026
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