Category Archives: Poem

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”

Sweet Betsy

I search through my wildflower photos anticipating a difficult time choosing which photo to use in my native spring flower post.  Instead, I discover the difficulty is in finding a “native” wildflower.  Little Sweet BetsyDemure natural treasureFragrant bloom displayed Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 31, 4/23/24, Part I Cee’s Flower of the DayContinue reading “Sweet Betsy”

Urban Artist

Young urban artistCars honk outside gallery She hears paint splash on canvasSoft paint bristles rustleDetached from the incessant din Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge #265 Val’s Looking at Poems Around the World. I chose the following form: “2. Peru: The Wayra – A popular form originating in Peru/Bolivia from the indigenous Quechua people. The word wayra meansContinue reading “Urban Artist”

Compromise

Balancing in a liminal spaceBetween brutal honesty and refrainStrong views peppered with tactical graceFoolhardy to compound the strainBetween brutal honesty and refrainRespectful dialogue may be reachedFoolhardy to compound the strainThoughtless opinions unleashedRespectful dialogue may be reachedOpen-minded compromiseThoughtless opinions unleashedTethered by words of the wiseOpen-minded compromiseStrong views peppered with tactical graceTethered by words of the wiseBalancingContinue reading “Compromise”

April Blooms

Lone sidewalk cafeLacks appeal in winter coldWarm April sunlightSpring blooms wield their magic wandsThe spellbound fill cafe chairs W3 Prompt #103: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Heather, prompts us to write a poem about April. Colleen challenges us to write an ekphrastic poem this week for 24 Seasons Poetry Challenge No. 30, Part III.Continue reading “April Blooms”

American White Pelican

To watch a large white pelican soar to great heightsand arrive in formation among its companions,is a marvel indeed -for its landing is most ungraceful,its disproportionate beakthreatening to plunge the birdinto the water’s depths.It is the awkwardnessthat I find most endearing. dVerse Poetics – Maggie Smith and Conversational Mode of Address hosted by Sanaa (aka adashofsunny).Continue reading “American White Pelican”

Mask of Lies

Mask is donnedBehind blind truth is buriedDebil and destructive bondMask withdrawnUnforeseen anguish unleashedUnhinged without armor onMask crumblesDisguised lies divulge themselvesFrom stirring eyes truth tumbles Sadje’s What do you see # 234 I chose a form and subject from Val’s Looking at Poems Around the World: “3. Ireland: Treochair – An Irish form consisting of tercets (3Continue reading “Mask of Lies”