Books and Poetry
Drawn to the weeds in my flower garden. Frustrated to find them there, yet again. I get down on my knees and start pulling, oblivious to my surroundings. What I really require is a little nudge – a gentle reminder of the blooming flowers that surround my head. Flowers that will soon wither without acknowledgement. I don’t want to miss a single bloom.
Life passes quickly
Sweet moments hide in plain sight
Remember to look
dVerse Haibun Monday 5/20/24: May Transience hosted by Frank J. Tassone.
I love being surrounded by plants and flowers. When two kittens adopted me, I had to move my “toxic” plants into a closed room. The weather has warmed enough to bring them outdoors for the summer. The pots get heavier each season.
No fresh cut flowers
In vases on the table
Curious felines
Gardens indoors and outdoors
Transition with the seasons
Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 35, 5/21/24
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
Time
not squandered
gazing upon calm waters
Fluidity of mind
emerges
Terri’s Sunday Stills: Not Quite #Watered Down
Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #364 – Squander
Pull Up a Seat photo challenge 2024 – week 20, by xingfumama.
I feel that you are mocking me
Shrill shrieks
Threateningly
Trying to knock me down
Attempting to ignore thee
I find my feathers ruffling
You won’t let me be
Feeling pressured
Forced to flee
dVerse Poetry Form: Magic 9 hosted by Grace
I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LXIV
Hope with each sunset
Promises a new day met
Without fear or regret
A beautiful new chapter
W3 Prompt #107: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Sadje, prompts us to write a poem on the theme of hope.
Ovi Poetry Challenge 48: PROMISE
Perfect weather bliss
Relish the month of Maying
Outdoor escapades
Cooling on the porch
Craft beer at trendy cafe
Cheers to summer fun
Young leaves dance with joy
Wet spring rains and summer sun
Unspoken promise
Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 34, 5/14/24
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge (CFFC) – outdoor seating
Pull Up a Seat 2024 – week 19 by xingfumama
Lost
in verdant green;
The urge to roll
in ground cover beds;
To settle gently
in an earthy embrace;
Inhale intoxicating scents
that draw eyelids heavy;
Feel the whispering breeze
lull to sleep;
Wake to sunbeams
piercing tree branches;
Outshined only
by contented smile.
dVerse Quadrille #201: Poems of Place hosted by De Jackson.
We create artificial homes to replace the habitats we have destroyed, hoping that wildlife will continue to thrive.
We repurpose items in the hope of creating a more sustainable world…
…with a bit of artful whimsy.
Lens-Artists Challenge #299- Hopeful hosted by Patti.
Cee’s weekend Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
JJJ Interactive Books