Gathering

Summer gatherings A seaside congregation Familiar strangers Flocking together Differences set aside Summer breezes shared A medley of feet Dash across the scalding sand Splashing summer sea A variety of terns were gathered together on a South Carolina beach. They reminded me of the hoards of people that congregate together on the beach in summer —Continue reading “Gathering”

Oooh, a Dragonfly!

Rest your wings Oh, dragonfly See them shimmer Like prisms of morning dew Struck by the first rays of sun Winking at the sky Dragonflies are voracious hunters, consuming other insects, including mosquitoes. They can fly forward, backwards and sideways, as well as hover in place. Their wings have sensory neurons that provide instant feedbackContinue reading “Oooh, a Dragonfly!”

A Tanka: Flower Petals

Inevitable Smile brightens upon the face Cheeks flush with color Open as flower petals A blooming display of joy TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 13, hosted by Selma on the theme of “stay in joy.” W3 Prompt #160: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Dennis, prompts us to write a poem that leads to a singleContinue reading “A Tanka: Flower Petals”