Spark optimism An amiable smile can Light up the darkness #TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge: Silver Linings hosted by Yvette Featured image generated by Copilot
Category Archives: Poem
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
We Are Mighty
We are the future Smart and courageous females We shall not be deterred There are those that recognize our power Feel our strength Appreciate our potential They impart their wisdom Nurture us with love and truth We absorb knowledge like sponges Watch us soar to great heights Sadje’s What do you see # 263
A Tanka: Beautiful Bond
My beautiful boy Into the eyes of his own Ground in profound love May their bond afford them strength Through life’s perpetual flux This week’s TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge is hosted by Willow. Willow prompts us to “[w]rite a syllabic poem on how a piece of music inspires you or what it says to you.” I choseContinue reading “A Tanka: Beautiful Bond”
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