The sands of time Ever shifting Layers of useless silt Piled in mounds Coating reality Strong storms brew Ferocious dust clouds swirl Envelop in debilitating disorientation Time . . . passes Stubborn sands settle anew A few grains lost to the wind, perhaps Unwavering truth poking through W3 Prompt #164: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Sheila,Continue reading “Shifting Sands”
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Gathering
Summer gatherings A seaside congregation Familiar strangers Flocking together Differences set aside Summer breezes shared A medley of feet Dash across the scalding sand Splashing summer sea A variety of terns were gathered together on a South Carolina beach. They reminded me of the hoards of people that congregate together on the beach in summer —Continue reading “Gathering”
Oooh, a Dragonfly!
Rest your wings Oh, dragonfly See them shimmer Like prisms of morning dew Struck by the first rays of sun Winking at the sky Dragonflies are voracious hunters, consuming other insects, including mosquitoes. They can fly forward, backwards and sideways, as well as hover in place. Their wings have sensory neurons that provide instant feedbackContinue reading “Oooh, a Dragonfly!”
Rainbows
Bleak and weary Skies of dull gray A passing storm Excites with booming thunder Thrills with lightning flashes Tired eyes awaken To vibrant rainbows Altered version: Bleak and weary Rivulets of dull gray A passing stream Excites with booming timber Thrills with liquid flows Tired falls awaken Creating vibrant rainbows W3 Prompt #163: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week,Continue reading “Rainbows”
Your Meadow
Today, I hiked to “your” meadow A place where you found beauty A place where you found peace A place where you could be still I was greeted by swaying golden flowers I was touched by swirling butterfly wings I was hugged by the summer breeze I found the meadow just as it was before…Continue reading “Your Meadow”
New Wings
Finding Summer magic In endings that transform To fresh beginnings and promise New wings Ronovan’s Cinquain Poetry Prompt 3: MAGIC TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 15, hosted by Yvette.
Pine Warbler
Searching for dropped seedWarblers appear ‘neath pine treesSmiles simply summoned I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CXVIII Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – May 27, 2025
Jailbird
Ain’t never wanted to live in the city A country girl am I All the sprawl is such a pity Aches my heart and makes me cry It ain’t so much the city folk I find them quite alright Irks me ‘bout the traffic though Infernal ruckus day and night Tore off to a meeting atContinue reading “Jailbird”
Unique
There you are Standing upon the hilltop An off-white white-tailed deer Unlike your siblings In shades of brown Rare sweet cream TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 14, hosted by Willow.
A Haibun: I Walk Alone
My best friend used to walk beside me. On day trips to local parks, weekend hikes in the mountains and holiday journeys to foreign lands. Lymphoma ended her life four years ago. Though I now walk alone, I find my mother in the bird that lands in a nearby tree, the butterfly that dances amongContinue reading “A Haibun: I Walk Alone”
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