Ken Le'Marchand

What's your favourite colour? What does it taste like? This poem was inspired by the prompt, 'Taste The Rainbow,' by Chelle Stein. Where you choose your favourite colour and write how it would taste. My spectrum is based on the black and white (monochrome) spectrum. 🎞 This is just a preview of the poem, but if you'd like to read the full-length version, head on over to my Buy Me A Coffee page and sign up! It only costs $1 per month to see my exclusive poetry, prompts, quotes, and writing tips. ✍️ I also have other benefits available in my higher membership tiers such as special audio commentary on select poems and the ability to send me up to three poems per month to critique. 🧐 So head on over now and join the club! ✨️ Link to my page can be found in the my highlights tab of my profile. 🔗 #instagrampoetry #poeticsoul #poetryoftheday #poetslife #writerssupportingwriters (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcV9XCWLS1F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This is my ars poetica to the art of poetic passion... It was half inspired a pile of books on my deskside, as well as a couple other miscellaneous items. This is just a sample of the poem, it's my hope that if you find the opening intriguing, you might be willing to support me and my work by heading on over to my Buy Me A Coffee (BMAC) page. 👍🏻 Link found in my highlights tab on my IG profile. >>> As a member you'll have access to all my exclusive poems (past and present), engaging poetry prompts to tickle your creativity itch, occasional pro writing tips, commentary, and so much more. 🤌🏻 All it costs is $1 per month. That's cheaper than a cup of coffee! ☕️ In the meantime, please enjoy this snippet of "Ars Poetica." 😊 (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcS6YUYrajm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I am many things, but here's just a few... This is a rispetto poem crafted with the prompt, "Hi. My Name Is," by @amykaypoetry in mind. I've been sharing some exclusive work lately, so thought I might drop a whole poem on here to change things up. This is my first time writing a rispetto. Also, if you enjoy reading my poetry, please head over to my Buy Me A Coffee page (link in my highlights tab) and become a member to show your support. It only costs $1 a month to be a member (or $10 per year) and I offer exclusive poetry, prompts, writing tips, and so much more. #amykaypoemaday #poetryoftheday #poetrycommunity #poetryisnotdead #poetry (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcRKYIbLxy3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Whatever boulders I let go from my shoulders, the weight will set me free. Check out my new full-length poem, 'Vindication,' hitting my Buy Me A Coffee page tomorrow at 12pm Eastern Standard Time! 😀 Link in my highlights feed. For now, here's a short snippet for you all to preview. 😉 #poetryoftheday #poetrycommunity #supportme #writerslife #poemsbyme (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcNwbXvrORm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Here's a haiku preview for you all in my latest attempt at writing a burning haibun. If you'd like to read the entire poem, including seeing into my creative process, head on over to my Buy Me A Coffee page. It will be available tomorrow at 12pm EST. Link in my highlights! ✨️ You can support me with as little as $1 per month to have access to my full-length poetry, exclusive poetry prompts, and many other things at higher tiers. #buymeacoffee #poetryoftheday #poem #haibun #haiku (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcMOWnXreZv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Time for a new shift in direction... If you want to read the full-length version of my poem, 'Shell Baby,' head on over to my Buy Me A Coffee page. Link in my highlights tab. Also, special thanks to @kaitquinnpoetry for her Patreon prompt that inspired this poem. #buymeacoffee #poemoftheday #abstractpoem #napowrimo #poetry (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcJzR8Vrzh-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Hope you all like a little garbage humor sprinkled on your poetry today! 'Where Does Garbage Come From' is my submission for Day 8 of NaPoWriMo. It was influenced by the prompt 'Where Does [Blank] Come From' curated by @rachelglass25 in her latest guest blog post to @poetrycove Now enough monkeying around and let me know what you think of this grotesquely comedic gest of a poem. *Bonus points if you get where the innuendo comes from.* #poetrycove #napowrimo #poetryoftheday #objectpoetry #poetrycorner (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcGKubdr6Fa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I have a weakness for Aerosmith and it shows... 'Pink Gypsy Boots & Bitch's Sunshine Brew' is a Cento poem where I meshed some of Aerosmith's lyrics together. Centos are suppose to be a sort of nod to other poets' poems, but I'm more music-oriented with my poetic influences so... You'll notice I opted to use refrains as well, but they aren't necessary when creating a Cento poem. I just liked the rhythm and effect the repetition made. Anywho... this one was based off from four Aerosmith songs: 》Pink 》Bitch's Brew 》Gypsy Boots 》and Sunshine Hope you all enjoy, and let me know your thoughts in the comments! (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcDcqq6LHCa/?utm_medium=tumblr

Just another beautiful day in the neighborhood with this list/prose poem I've curated for Day 6 of National Poetry Writing Month. Let me know what all you guys think in the comments! 😊 *Bonus points if you get the pop culture references.* 🙈 #poetryoftheday #spilledinkpoetry #listpoem #prosepoetry #napowrimo (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcA4jfeLJ-Q/?utm_medium=tumblr

A little bit of fragile romance coming your way this Tuesday afternoon! 🎈 'Balloon Animals' is my contribution to Day 5 of NaPoWriMo. Hope you all enjoy! 🖤 Let me know your thoughts on it in the comments below. ☁️ #lovepoems #romanticpoetry #heartbreakpoetry #napowrimo #poetry (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb-cm62Ldi2/?utm_medium=tumblr

NaPoWriMo Day 4 Submission is brought to by #raquelspoetryprompts and is a blackout poem. The prompt was to grab the closest book to you, turn to page 32, and create a blackout poem. ⠀ Also, special thank you to Kait ( @kaitquinnpoetry ) for bringing this prompt to my view.⠀ ⠀ The original text is on Slide 3. Enjoy! 😊 #poetryoftheday #poet #blackoutpoetry #poetrysociety (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7tLA4rtxF/?utm_medium=tumblr

This poem was inspired by Harri ( @harrietselinapoetry ) & Zane ( @zanefrederickwrites ) for their creative #playlistpoem idea that had me pondering the power of music.⠀ ⠀ Music has always been a strong influence for my writing, and this third poem for NaPoWriMo is a tribute to that. ⠀ ⠀ I hope you all enjoy A Heart On Repeat as much as I enjoyed creating it! ⠀ ⠀ Also check out the actual playlist on Spotify by scanning the third slide, or by using the link in my stories feed! 🤗⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #napowrimo #poetryoftheday #poem #igwritersclub #poetrycommunity (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb5IOvLrHWu/?utm_medium=tumblr

NaPoWriMo day two and I've got an inspired poem just for you!⠀ ⠀ I read a poem by @lrsterlingpoetry recently called On Loving Myself and the particular word combination of "ink phantom" caught my creative eye. So I wrote this poem about it. Let me know what you think. #napowrimo #poetryoftheday #instapoets #poetrycommunity #poem (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb2fL3rrSMi/?utm_medium=tumblr

First poem of #NaPoWriMo is officially underway! What do you think?⠀ ⠀ It's called "My October" and is a random tribute to the ones we've loved but cannot ever have save for in our dreams. ⠀ ⠀ I based it loosely off from Green Day's song "Wake Me Up When September Ends."⠀ #poetryoftheday #poetofinstagram #poetrycove #poetry (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0Ao2EL3T-/?utm_medium=tumblr

Ate you ready for National Poetry Writing Month?! Here's 30 prompts to get your creativity going!⠀ ⠀ Instead of posting my poetry challenge this week, I thought it would be great to prepare you for #NaPoWriMo instead. 😇⠀ ⠀ Some of these prompts will stir the brain, while others are simply risqué. Enjoy, my fellow poetry pals! 😊⠀ ⠀ Also, if you'd like, please tag me in any posts that you make using my prompts. 🙏🏻 That way I can see all your wonderful musings on each poetry prompt you use! #poetryprompts #poetrycove #writingprompts (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbu7eo3LvlN/?utm_medium=tumblr

We are the secrets that we keep. The little chinks in our armor that makes us human.⠀ ⠀ I wrote this list / line-break poem after seeing a info brochure for how people can respond positively to harsh emotions. As you can see I decided to write the opposite. ⠀ ⠀ I think everyone should be proud of their flaws because ultimately they are what makes or breaks us. They are also how we learn to do and be better. ⠀ ⠀ What are some flaws about yourself you're proud of?⠀ ⠀ Let me know in the comments.⠀ #spilledinkpoetry #poemoftheday #listpoem (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbp2JDCLosV/?utm_medium=tumblr

What Contents Then, Lie Within ⠀ An Object Poem⠀ ⠀ Translucent sheen built upon a refractory ⠀ of bladed edges and shamrock company, ⠀ I count all the edges, save there are none ⠀ and I'm left pondering about my companion.⠀ ⠀ Where have all his contents gone? ⠀ That bitter amber that pours like lava ⠀ yet remains sweet as honey in my throat. ⠀ Perhaps such sorrows are better left at sea⠀ ⠀ where his paisley figure wanders the deck ⠀ and I'm lulled to sleep among the wreck.⠀ ⠀ ...⠀ ⠀ This is an Object Poem that I'm working on in my Poetry Fundamentals course this term. For those of you who don't know, I'm currently enlisted in a MFA program at Southern New Hampshire University. Hope you all enjoy this one!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #poetrysociety #poetryoftheday #objectpoetry #kenlemarchand #allusion (at Waterville, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbf2Zx6L9BO/?utm_medium=tumblr