Books and Poetry
For LENS-ARTISTS CHALLENGE #301 – FLORAL hosted by Sofia, I chose flowers native to the eastern United States. It is surprising how many of the “wildflowers” I photograph are not native to my area. Many state and county parks are working to eradicate invasive species and reintroduce native foliage.
Every morning
from the side window I see
you fervently gardening
Won’t you pause for tea?
Every afternoon
from the front window I see
you hustle along the sidewalk
sacks hanging from arms
Won’t you pause for tea?
One day you will
knock upon my door
I wait…
The teapot is ready
The table set for two
Join me for tea!
Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #365 – Pause
Kate’s Pull Up a Seat – 2024, Week 21 at xingfumama
#Weekly Prompts One Day Challenge by Sue W. & Gerry C.
Honey bees missing
Abandoned hangs honeycomb
Production halted
Week 21 haiku invitation by Mark S. at Seasonwords.com is to “write about a seasonal insect.”
Black shadow set against morning sun;
flitting, flapping, flying
in my direction.
A glint of blue
before fleeing skyward.
Swirling, soaring, swooping,
skimming the pond
by which I stand.
Looping, lifting, landing
in a nearby tree.
W3 Prompt #108: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Suzanne, prompts us to: “Compose a poem that conveys ‘Movement’, using repetition to move your ideas and imagery forward. You may use repetition in many different ways – repeating sounds, syllables, words, phrases, lines, etc.”
I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LXV
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
JJJ Interactive Books