Another Chance to Dance: A Terza Rima
Can a dream from another season of life find its way into the present? “Another Chance to Dance” explores the longing to return to ballet while embracing life’s rhythm as it is today.
The Performance: A Sijo Poem
A moment of stillness. A graceful movement. An unexpected turn. “The Performance” explores how appearances can shift in just three poetic lines.
When Time Remains | A Pantoum About Life and Relationships
As time moves forward, relationships shift, memories linger, and familiar connections change. “When Time Remains” is a reflective pantoum about life, love, and the uncertainty of what endures.
Motherhood Mornings | A Senryū About Raising Children
Motherhood can turn from chaos to laughter in a matter of seconds. “Motherhood Mornings” captures those familiar moments in a playful three-line senryū.
Do Over | An American Cinquain About Identity and Growth
Sometimes, starting fresh means more than changing how you look. “Do Over” celebrates the freedom to discover your identity and embrace who's been hiding.
A Promise Worth Keeping: A Kyrielle Poem
From autumn wedding vows to the passing of generations, “A Promise Worth Keeping” explores a love that withstands life's changes and leaves a legacy beyond a lifetime.
From Chaos to Triumph: A Double Diamante Poem
What begins in chaos need not end there. Through two interconnected diamantes, this poem journeys from disorder to peace and then into the fullness of triumph.
His Love, the Dance | A Rondeau Poem
What happens when the dance changes but the love remains? Through movement, memories, and an extended hand, this intimate poem explores the beauty of trusting Yah even when the answers are not as we expected.
Letting Go of the Things We Carry | A Nonet Poem
We carry responsibilities, expectations, and worries. But what happens when we release the weight and make room for peace? A nine-line nonet explores the journey.
Focus: A Cinquain Poem
Sometimes, finding focus means recognizing when to pause. “Focus” is a short cinquain poem exploring the rhythm of stress, the gift of breathing, and the relief of relaxation.
Discovery: A Monostich
Sometimes, what we perceive as a burden is actually the very thing Yah has given us to soar. “Discovery,” a monostich by Candace A. Jones, explores the moment when fear gives way to faith.
The Misadventure of Stench: A Limerick
What happens when you have a poetry deadline and you’re sleepy? You write a limerick, of course! I hope you enjoy my smelly adventure in this poem!
Time to Trust: A Faith-Based Cinquain
Time is precious, yet we often spend it constantly moving and helping others until exhaustion catches up with us. In this faith-based cinquain, “My Time,” Candace A. Jones reflects on the need to pause, repent, and trust Yah.
Autumn Wishes
The calendar says autumn, but the Low Country temperatures haven’t gotten the memo. Today’s double tetractys holds my wishes for hoodies, sweater dresses, golden leaves, and cozy apple cider.
The Pages Bleed: A Triolet on My Writing Journey
Before Candace Chronicles, there was The Pages Bleed. In this reflective triolet, Candace A. Jones revisits the beginnings of her writing journey, the seasons of silence, and the freedom she discovered as her words found their way back to the page.
Homeschooling: The Beautiful Chaos of Teaching at Home
Homeschooling isn't always quiet mornings, perfectly planned lessons, and cooperative children! In this humorous, heartfelt Petrarchan sonnet, Candace A. Jones captures the beautiful chaos of teaching three boys at home, where interruptions become opportunities, music brings lessons to life, and faith makes the journey worthwhile.
An Ode to Motherhood
Three boys. Ten years. A journey that has birthed more than children. In “An Ode to My Motherhood Journey,” I honor the joys, tears, answered prayers, and the transformation of becoming the mother my Warrior Princes need.
Poetic Musings: The Door
A closed door. A quiet reflection. A realization that shifts the view. “Not What It Seems” leaves room for you to find your own meaning, while today’s poetic musings invite us to release perfection and let our imaginations flow.
Haiku on Storms
When life’s storms leave us breathless, faith gives us something to hold on to. “The Storm” pairs a brief haiku with a reminder to hope during the waiting and to trust the One who makes everything beautiful in its time.