Dressed for a pastel partySo pretty in pink am IObserving the other party guestsIn pastels they complyA beautiful yellow swallowtailAnd an orange dragonfly… The party decor is quite fittingPastel flowers in pinks, purples and bluesA bit of friendly competition Among those wearing the loveliest hues… The party drew to a closeI bid Farewell and offContinue reading “Pastel Party”
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Structural Connections
precise connectionsfrom which fine structures emergehuman creations Park bridges connecting land over creeks… Modern structures… Lens-Artists Challenge #303 – Connections, hosted by Donna at windkisses.com.
Murals
skilledhandssend usspiralinginto a strange worldlarger than life upon the wallfeet firmly planted as we journey through wonderlandunable to discern the boundary dividing fantasy from reality W3 Prompt #110: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Deanna, prompts us to:
Sanderling
Sweet little sanderlingOver surf deftly steppingOn a beach that’s never endingOff you go on fast little legs Ronovan’s Ovi Poetry Challenge 51: STEPS I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LXVII
Sunset Dreams
Sail on sunset dreamsHigh on wind whipped ecstasyEuphoric delightSailing deep into the nightAwaiting sunrise Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 37 Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge – Sunset by Gerry C & Sue W
Tome of Wisdom
Wise old owlI come to youdressed my best in shades of blueA risky climbhigh up a treewith hope you will confide in meImpart your wisdomand I shall writea volume full of your insight dVerse Poetics host, Lillian, prompts us to write an ekphrastic poem based on one of four intriguing pieces of art by artistContinue reading “Tome of Wisdom”
Eternal Rest
The secrets that you once concealed Stuffed under lid so tightly sealed Pried open by anotherTactfully hid from our grandmotherWhere did you go when you departed?Leaving your widow so broken-heartedRestless was your soul presumedUnexplained sounds came from your old roomSightings of you at the edge of the bedOvernight guests quickly fledWere you meant to reflectContinue reading “Eternal Rest”
Snakes In a Tree
A favorite walk over a wetland at a local nature preserve. It appears a trio of black rat snakes are collecting bridge tolls. Out on a larkA walk in the parkSnakes in a treeHow many there bePerhaps they are a close family Terri’s Sunday Stills: Great #Outdoors
Blue Bliss
Plunged into the depths Engulfed in deep ocean blue Free-floating bliss Panic creeps in Impelling a rise to the surface Emergence from the abyss Optimistic reach for the sky Azure euphoria RDP Sunday: rise hosted by drkottaway Weekly Prompts Colour Challenge – Blue by Sue W & Gerry C
Seated Among Trees
City, park or forestmakes no difference to me;so long as I can seat myselfin close proximity to any lovely tree.Most appreciatedon a day that’s summery. Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Summery Pull Up a Seat 2024 – Week 22
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