Another road trip Perhaps designed to escape Bittersweet solace Time and space for reflection To find my heart remains home W3 Prompt #141: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Suzanne, prompts us to write a Japanese poetic form on the theme of Yutori. Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Bittersweet
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Calico Bird
I am aware that my back Is painted in patterns abstract Calico colors in fact Adorned by quite the artist dVerse Poetics Art in Nature hosted by Melissa Ronovan’s Ovi Poetry Challenge 82: AWARE
Beyond the Dunes
Along the beach beyond the dunes A perfect little holly blooms It’s round red berries oh so bright Complements the pale sunlight How does it stand there so? No concern for the tidal flow The ocean breezes kept at bay For the little holly does not sway Certainly it would be in runes If not for the great sand dunes Beyond the dunes haveContinue reading “Beyond the Dunes”
Plovers
Scampering through the quagmire On deft little feet Catch us if you can I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation XCVII RDP Friday! Quagmire! hosted by Martha
Kindred Spirits
In an unexpected place I rest Awaiting a kindred spirit I know you are on the path You don’t see me at first My face registers Your face brightens We connect Two deer Bound A classic Nonet for Colleen’s TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge: Native American Zodiac
Water Hyacinth
In fields of flowers She dances among the blooms Outshining the sun For Cee’s final Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
Places Unknown
Traveling to places unknown I depart the station Going solo though not alone Bumps and curves thrown Quite an education Traveling to places unknown Various skills I hone Gradational transformation Going solo though not alone From time zone to time zone Each stop a celebration Traveling to places unknown Love and kindness shown Intercultural communication Going solo thoughContinue reading “Places Unknown”
Winter Streams
TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge: Haiga hosted by Melissa. Winter streams care notThe changing of the seasonsUnaltered their paths
Yoshitomo Nara
Starily scarely Yoshitomo Nara Depicts strong messages Through children’s eyes Cultural barriers His characters transcend Identifiable Emotions stirred W3 Prompt #138: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Lesley, prompts us to write a Double dactyl. Phew, this was a tough one!
Nature’s Playground
Earth Our home Magical Mysterious Natural playground Available to all Step away from distractions If only to ponder the tree An undeniable connection Yet we search elsewhere for what we know not Colleen’s TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge: Oracle Card Poetry. I chose to write a Classic Etheree inspired by Love of the Earth.
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