Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge (CMMC) – close up or macro
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge (CFFC) – the color green
Little Critters
Snowy Egret
See the snowy egret upon the water dancing
Its tufts of plumage sway in the breeze
Water dancing ballerina in a tutu of white
Graceful movements quite entrancing
Tiptoeing through the surf with ease
Observe the water dancing bird
As it will soon lift its wings and take flight
Leaving but a ring of water stirred
W3 Prompt #93: Wea’ve Written Weekly’s poet of the week, Kerfe, prompts us to write a “san san” on the theme of dancing:
The “san san” poetic form has three requirements:
- Eight lines;
- Rhyming: a-b-c-a-b-d-c-d;
- Repetition: Three terms or images in the verse must be repeated 3x each.
An Imayo: Where Bush Warblers Sing
Bush Warblers sing songs of hope; an end to winter
they conjure spring’s arrival; revere warm spring light
as each day subtly lengthens; insects are summoned
alighting on fresh blossoms, where Bush Warblers sing.
Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 20, 2/6/24
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Rogue Thoughts
Thoughts swirl aimlessly
Arise out of mist
Wrestle under the surface
Drag into the abyss
Mute sensory perception
Distort reality
Breathe in
Breathe out
A moment of reprieve granted
Freeing the mind
Just long enough
To find the car keys
Sadje’s What do you see # 224
Awww Chimpanzee
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day – a day for lovers
Expectations high
Acquire the perfect gift
Bestow in an idyllic setting
Certain to result in some broken hearts
~ True love begins when nothing is looked for in return ~
No expectations here
Content to avoid crowded restaurants
Romanticism preferred impromptu
Celebrations reserved for special moments
Gifting each other’s authenticity
W3 Prompt #92: Wea’ve Written Weekly’s poet of the week, JM Negi, prompts us to write a Puente on the theme of love.
“True love begins when nothing is looked for in return,” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Roseate Spoonbill
Native to Florida and designated as a locally threatened species by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, I was fortunate to see several of these birds at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and at the natural/native habitat areas of the Miami Zoo.
I.J.’s Birds of the Week XLIX
Broken Promise
Each winter I promise myself I will bundle up and walk in the frigid air. Occasionally, I keep my promise. Mostly I shiver at the thought and remain indoors. I breathe in the stale, dry air of central heating and the recirculating dust that seems to reproduce, despite regular cleaning and air filter replacements.
Walking in winter
Deceitful clear sunny skies
Crisp air freshens lungs
Haibun Monday 1-29-24: Breath by dVerse host Frank J. Tassone
Sunset Steals
We congregate in their living room
Watch football on the TV
Consume abundant food and drink
Enjoy each other’s company
The game is quite riveting
But a glance outside the window
Takes our attention from the TV
As the sunset steals the show
JusJoJan January 28th, 2024 – congregate
Free My Daughter
My daughter shall not know disgrace
By the atrocious man’s whimsical dictates
Early morning off we go
Across the lake I row and row
To the other side where my mother waits
Menacingly the man gives chase
But no doubt I will win this race
Smooth and fluid, stroke and flow
Free my daughter
Managing to keep up the pace
Fueled by fear of his distant face
From which cruel words echo
Faster to shore I let go
Running into mom’s embrace
Free my daughter
W3 Prompt #91: Wea’ve Written Weekly’s poet of the week, Aishwarya, prompts us to write a freedom-themed rondeau, inspired by Subramania Bharati (1882 – 1921).
Freedom (an extract, translated)
When will this thirst for freedom slake?
When will our love of slavery die?
When will our Mother's fetters break?
When will our tribulations cease?
You may read the poem in its entirety here.
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Reena’s Xploration Challenge #315
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Linda’s Daily Prompt – JusJoJan the 26th, 2024 – Atrocious
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