Eyes observeFrom trees newly greenVast landscapeEarthbound one Coveting its vantage pointWishes she could fly A shadorma written for Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 33. “Shadorma consists of a six-line stanza (or sestet). Each stanza is written as 3-5-3-3-7-5.” I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LXIII
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Fleeting Love
Wandering aimlesslyDestinations unknownTraveling solo and soloWorlds collideSparks igniteLove unleashedGratitudeUnleashed loveIgnite sparksCollide worldsSolo and solo travelingUnknown destinationsAimlessly wandering W3 Prompt #106: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Punam, prompt us to: Featured image generated by Bing.
Wallflower
There she standsA modern day wallflowerMysterious in her silenceEnticing partygoers to inquireFinding she has nothing to offerShe in not part of their networkNo high profile jobNo advantageous connectionsThey have discounted her very essenceHer infinite wisdomHer boundless loveShe shall show them Sadje’s What do you see # 237
Eastern Sweetshrub
Cherished native bloomHints of allspice tantalize Treat for the senses Week 18: “Peonies Bloom” by Mark S. Cee’s weekend Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
Red-Masked Parakeets
Exotic feral birds we areTransported from afarOur cage doors left ajarNo longer helplessWatch us cuddle in a treeHear us banter merrilyPeaking curiosityHelpless in our presence Ovi Poetry Challenge 46: HELPLESS by Ronovan I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LXII
Belonging to Nature?
Microcosms of the universe;even in ashes or dustwe shall beone with nature.Yet…We are intruders.Destroyers of habitat,polluters of sky and sea.Determined to disturb nature’s balancefor our own gratification;to our own demise.We don’t belong. W3 Prompt #105: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Destiny, prompts us to: “Compose a free verse poem of no more than 12Continue reading “Belonging to Nature?”
A Renga
Colleen challenges us this week to write a cooperative poem in the form of a renga. Colleen’s hokku: an empty atticthe sound of April showersthunderous rumblings My wakiku: spring river’s vigorous danceraindrops pelting down drum beats My hokku: seaweed washed ashoreretreating spring tide at dawnshells strewn across sand Colleen will add her wakiku in theContinue reading “A Renga”
Fritillary Butterflies
From mountains to seaI may find theeYour spots are quite neatAnd you have unique feet“Brush-footed,” they sayNo claws on displayWhat do I careAbout the which or whereTo see you alightIs a simple delight
Garden Paths
Peaceful garden strollFirst spring flowers awakenTo sounds of footfall Cee’s Which Way Challenge (CWWC)
Monologue
Captured by the folly of my inner monologue;Incessant chatter, often set on repeat.Oh, I’m aware of its presence.I desperately urge it to quiet down;Else, refocus my attention and attempt to ignore it.That works, temporarily…“Just let it go…,” say the mindfulness experts;Ha! Tell it to the entity residing in my head. W3 Prompt #104: Wea’ve Written WeeklyContinue reading “Monologue”
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