Trials and Tribulations

Books, blogs and podcastsToo numerous to countTout health, wealth and wisdomA magic pillThe easy way outTrials and tribulationsDriving forces Act or be taken downWe know what to doInner wisdom is our guideIt screams“Just do it!” Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #345 – Guide Linda’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday – “just do it” – I did aContinue reading “Trials and Tribulations”

Red, Red Berries

Oh, the sweet treats she bringsOut of love and kindnessBless her heart For she knows not love’s blindnessHer white teeth glimmerThrough full parted lipsShe leans toward my chairAnd plants a soft kissLuscious red berriesOn the bòrd she does placeShe lingers nearbyExpectation on her faceI oblige with a berryAnd swallow steadfastA pernicious bitternessLeaves me aghastI fallContinue reading “Red, Red Berries”

Dawn and Dusk

Perpetual lunar and solar tagOne retreatsThe other gives chaseEnchanting the sky W3 Prompt #86: Wea’ve Written Weekly’s poet of the week, Reena, prompts us to write a Naani. “Naani is one of India’s most popular Telugu poems. Naani means an expression of one and all. It consists of 4 lines, consisting of 20 to 25Continue reading “Dawn and Dusk”