There sits her sulking silhouette Brooding in her extravagant boudoir Decorous drapes drawn over picturesque windows Lavish linens hang messily from her ornate bed He observes her through the darkened doorway Wondering whether she will forgive him She slowly swivels in his direction Her expression eerily obscured by the shadows But her heinous hiss is unequivocal Continue reading “Just a Little Hiss”
Category Archives: Poem
Mayberry
I took a trip to Mayberry Many a doors there I did see I walked into Barney’s Cafe And ordered the veggies of the day Perused the walls surrounding me Where posters hung of the Deputy The old courthouse and county jail Were the heart of the Andy Griffith tale A replica town so southernContinue reading “Mayberry”
A Tanka: Flower Petals
Inevitable Smile brightens upon the face Cheeks flush with color Open as flower petals A blooming display of joy TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 13, hosted by Selma on the theme of “stay in joy.” W3 Prompt #160: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Dennis, prompts us to write a poem that leads to a singleContinue reading “A Tanka: Flower Petals”
Flowing
Beneath the live oak Poised in breath balancing bliss Moss sways in the flow Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #416 – Breath Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – May 13, 2025 Kate’s Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge – Week 20
Sweet Fruit
Whoever reads my diary Will get an incomplete story Some confessions I shall not share Secrets dropped upon the shore For curious eyes to scrutinize Unfavorable conclusions may derive Sweet fruit hangs in this grove The rotten goes to the grave W3 Prompt #159: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, li’l ol’ David, prompts usContinue reading “Sweet Fruit”
Sleepy Heads
Raise your sleepy heads Dormant grasses transform green Showered in spring rains Clouds part overnight Sunbeams call to wildflowers Raise your sleepy heads Dew covered faces obey New day eagerly greeted TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 12, hosted by Melissa.
Gummy Worm
Not the biggest predator in this sea One by one you’ll be consumed Before she gets to me The best saved for last Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge #320 Featured image generated with Microsoft AI.
Soaring
To soar in flight Pure delight Enormous kite Takes into the blue Ovi Poetry 99: FLIGHT Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge 2025-Week 19
A Tanka: Wood Duck
Waterfowl afloat Aware not of its beauty Nature’s cosmetics Artistry at its finest Marvelously breathtaking I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CXV Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – May 6, 2025
Strength In Vulnerability
Girls Forging On Be strong Sisterhood Prevails Not To be Deterred by Societal Distortion Support Each Other Harmony StrengthensWe Shall stand Firm W3 Prompt #158: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Suzanne, prompts us to write a Waltz Wave on the theme of strength and vulnerability. dVerse Poetics, hosted by Melissa. Melissa challenges us to write an ekphrastic poem on one of a selection of Georgia O’KeeffeContinue reading “Strength In Vulnerability”
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