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
Category Archives: Poem
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”
Just a Little Hiss
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”
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.
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