The vast terrain / beckons unconstrained run / an irresistible urge Coyote like / I’m viscerally steered / free from domestication Agility / if only I could match / joining the exploration My pack calls me / back to reality / it is now time to go home TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge: Javanese poetry hosted by David.
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Myrtle Warbler
flashes of yellow flitter between wind-swept trees a moment taken I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation XCII Photos taken in the fall at Antelope Island State Park, Utah.
Smile
Spark optimism An amiable smile can Light up the darkness #TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge: Silver Linings hosted by Yvette Featured image generated by Copilot
Thoughtful Action
free flow of thought offers strength in motion stillness of action bestows great clarity productive output results thoughtful action transcends borders reactivity sets boundaries free flow of thought offers strength in motion W3 Prompt #135: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Sarah, prompts us to write a Dectina Refrain incorporating any form of the word ‘free’.
Withstand
Please plant us a garden A small one will do A bit of milkweed With a flower or two As our natural habitats Have become few An urban oasis Adorned with native plants City beauty Life enhanced Aid our survival Give us a chance dVerse Quadrille hosted by Lisa
Lakeside
A large, shallow lake Spans the horizon I rest on a lone bench Immersed in the sceneryShallow breaths Deepen RDP Monday: SHALLOW hosted by sgeoil Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge – Week 47 by xingfumama
Mule Deer
Tangled in civilization Another generation Persevere with conservation They roam through valleys of gold Ovi Poetry Challenge 75: PERSEVERE Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Tangle
Chuckwalla
My wings unfold Great spans untold Mighty dragon feared By those who near I take to flight A majestic sight Predators? I have none If you see me, better run! Dreams of grandeur While I bask in the sun dVerse Poetics – Legendary Creatures, hosted by Kim Featured image incorporates Microsoft AI generated dragon wings.
Faithful Friend
Bound to eat pizza in the park On a sunny Christmas holiday Next to my faithful friend Disappointed no meat scraps from the table Excited for the scent of anchovies Determined to eat the last slice W3 Prompt #134: Wea’ve Written Weekly. Thank you Carol Anne and David for choosing/featuring me as this week’s POW. Melissa’sContinue reading “Faithful Friend”
A Shadorma: Sweet Seats
bright blue sky yellow umbrellas animate existence for the person that sits there shall become candy TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge, Specific Form, 11/19/24 hosted by Cheryl Week 46 of the Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge by xingfumama
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