A black and white butterflySoars gracefully over the sprawling lawnAlighting on a multicolored flower Appearing drab in comparisonIt settles in for a sip of nectarDemurely folding back its wingsRevealing a pop of colorThe perfect complement to its perch Prompted by dVerse host Mish – Pop Goes The Quadrille (#181).
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Awww Mondays – No Lion
Mondays are much better when one is retired and that’s no lion. Prompted by Sandee at Comedy Plus.
Just Lines
A few little linesCommingling with each otherEnriched with color Prompted by Debbie’s One Word Sunday – “Lines”
Geiger Tree Bloom
Cee’s Flower of the Day challenge “FOTD – August 4”
The Bamboo Bar
At the Bamboo BarJoin me for a drinkPull up a stool Reveal all your secrets.Join me for a drinkThe drink is on meReveal all your secretsHold nothing back.The drink is on meLoosen your tongueHold nothing backInformation is gathered.Loosen your tongueWe’re listeningInformation is gatheredA free drink with a high cost.We’re listeningPull up a stoolA free drinkContinue reading “The Bamboo Bar”
Transitory
Drifting and surgingTransitory as the seaAlways in motion Like the ebbing tide Consistently retreating Compelled to return Prompted by Colleen’s #TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge, Synonyms Only: No. 331, 8/1/23.
Herons
For I.J.’s Bird of the Week Invitation XXIII
Meerkat
For Sandee’s Awww Mondays at Comedy Plus.
Gnome Home
Prompted by Sadje’s What do you see # 197- July 31, 2023 I came upon a houseBuilt into the groundA hilltop for its roofA front door green and roundI couldn’t help but wonderWho must live insideI hid among the flowersUntil I finally spiedA funny little gnome Skipping out the doorPrancing down the stairs Until heContinue reading “Gnome Home”
Boardwalks
Prompted by Alive and Trekking’s Which Way photo challenge – July 28.
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