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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

Blooming Heart

Cotton candy dreamsRest on delicate petals Delighted heart blooms SeasonWords haiku invitation – Week 22 by Mark S. Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)

Retribution

With all her love she so adoresIn exchangeHis love is feignedHe appears to be onboardHis behavior quite untowardHer reputation stainedHe remains “unchained”Despite her love forth pouredUnrequited love turns to hateObsessive thoughts of retributionHe is oblivious to her disdainDetermined to seal his fateHe offers her no solutionShe reciprocates the pain W3 Prompt #109: Wea’ve Written Weekly poetContinue reading “Retribution”