An island Detached, disconnected, isolated Gently trespassed upon by tentative feet Caressed by passing winds Enchanted by the dazzling Milky Way A bit-o-honey for the undernourished soul Tenuous waters Lap against my shore Greet, retreat, abandon An island Am I W3 Prompt #169: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Lesley, prompts us to write, literallyContinue reading “An Island”
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Kindred Spirits
In an unexpected place I rest Awaiting a kindred spirit I know you are on the path You don’t see me at first My face registers Your face brightens We connect Two deer Bound A classic Nonet for Colleen’s TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge: Native American Zodiac
Nature’s Playground
Earth Our home Magical Mysterious Natural playground Available to all Step away from distractions If only to ponder the tree An undeniable connection Yet we search elsewhere for what we know not Colleen’s TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge: Oracle Card Poetry. I chose to write a Classic Etheree inspired by Love of the Earth.
Boughed Heads
An aimless wanderer who knows not her destination. The trees sense her pain, bowing their heads in unison. They offer the young woman shelter; protect and guide her. They show her that she may find light in the darkness. When she is ready, they lift their branches skyward and point to the stars. They rustleContinue reading “Boughed Heads”
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.
Mysterious Trees
What mystery lies beneath the palm frond;and, in the gnarly branches of the tree?I look upon them with expectation;as surely a secret will reveal itself.For the emotion stirred by a simple glimpse,must have deep significance.Can I capture it in a photograph?It appears not.I must just accept the mystery for what it is;relishing my connection withContinue reading “Mysterious Trees”
That Face
That face!I know it so well.The smirk;Behind which there lies a punch line.The smile;That lights up the sky.The frown;So full of disappointment.The forehead;Wrinkled in concern.But this face I have not seen before.Talk to me.
Butterfly Wings
To soar with a butterfly.
When It’s There
When it’s there, it’s there. It clicks into place, A piece of a puzzle, Connecting a whole. A cognizant moment; An inexplicable bond; A strong attraction; An insistent pull. It cannot be forced; It cannot be avoided; It just happens, And you know it is there.
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