It is a sweltering day. I had expected to be inundated with calls requesting taxi service, but my phone remains silent. Why walk in such scorching heat? While I generally believe that every day unfurls as it must, the need to put food on the table requires action. Perhaps I will drive through theContinue reading “One Sweltering Day”
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Touring Miami
Thousands of people flock to South Florida every winter to escape the cold and enjoy its subtropical climate. Aside from being a traffic-packed, beach-crowded, long-lined mess, Miami offers a wonderful art scene, multi-cultural diversity and ample opportunity for over-the-top consumerism. To preserve wildlife and the sanity of city dwellers, it is easy to find respiteContinue reading “Touring Miami”
Winding Down
Days spentRunning in circles How meaningless it all seemsComprehension surfacesIn the eventide glow Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Eventide glow Weekly Prompts Challenge – Circles by Gerry C and Sue W
A Haibun: Ruddy Turnstone
Walking along a waterfront in a North Carolina fishing village, I came upon several ruddy turnstones skittering atop the breakfront. I was excited to find a new to me bird and surprised to learn these are fairly common. Pretty little birdsFrolicking along the shoreHappy to meet you I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LXXII
Shriek Time
The dreaded time is almost nearA dozen shrieks to damage the earWe’ve begged it to stopThat crazy twelve o’clockBut it seems it can no longer hear W3 Prompt #115: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Celestial, prompts us to write a limerick inspired by the following image:
A chōka: Summer Butterfly
Slow transformationMetamorphosis completeIt soars on a gentle breezeSummer butterflyViewing the world from aboveRelishing first flightIntoxicating pollenDraws it dancing on petalsOblivious of its past Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 42
Americana
Terri’s Sunday Stills Monthly Color Challenge: Shades of Red, White, and Blue
Poker Face
A timorous fellow Is that what you see?How little you knowAbout little ol’ meA rebel I was and shall always beNo poker face hereDonned my timid facadeNot much threat Just a little oddBut up each sleeve It is quite trueAces I holdNot one, but two Sadje’s What do you see # 244 Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #371 – Timorous
Seated in Children’s Stories
ImaginOn is home to a wonderful children’s library located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Throughout the year, educational events for children of all ages are scheduled, including spectacular performances at their Children’s Theatre. Each summer, ImaginOn hosts a special themed exhibit for children to explore. This summer they are featuring “Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites.”Continue reading “Seated in Children’s Stories”
Yellow Machines
Yellow sun lightensupon sandy soft coastlinemaintained by machines Weekly Prompts Colour Challenge – Yellow by Sue W & Gerry C
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