Tag Archives: ekphrastic

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”

Casting Shadows

I sense your uncertainty Threatening am I? My shadows cast at your feet Warning not to enter Perhaps a change of perspective is needed For my branches offer shelter from the true horrors of the world and wisdom lurks in the silence Yes, take a step…  Follow the path I have created See how beams of light shine upon hidden doorsEach there for you toContinue reading “Casting Shadows”

Those Boys

Those boys – they seem so serene Simply enjoying the view But they are just taking a rest Twixt what’s done and what’s to do Pondering the distant pasture Plotting how best to torment the cows W3 Prompt #123: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Sally, prompts us to write an “ekphrastic poem inspired byContinue reading “Those Boys”

Tome of Wisdom

Wise old owlI come to youdressed my best in shades of blueA risky climbhigh up a treewith hope you will confide in meImpart your wisdomand I shall writea volume full of your insight dVerse Poetics host, Lillian, prompts us to write an ekphrastic poem based on one of four intriguing pieces of art by artistContinue reading “Tome of Wisdom”

Adult Children

Letting go is challengingAdult childrenChildren with childrenInvariably on my mindConfronted with life’s strugglesGuidance provided – followed or ignoredMeaningful lessons are learned through experienceThis I must remind myselfAs they endeavor to find their way W3 Prompt #72: Wea’ve Written Weekly’s poet of the week Nigel, prompts us to:

Sleep Deprived

I tried to sleep for a little while –On your lap? Yes, yes, I nodded.And there I was just nearly napping, When you arose without warning, suddenly;Waking me (yet again) as there came A sound from the front door, a tapping.I patiently waited for your return, while doubtingYou would assist me in my quest forContinue reading “Sleep Deprived”

Picnic Repellant

Midday sustenance Placed upon a checkered cloth Spread atop a hill Shaded by an ancient tree Pristine lake belowSerene cows grazing green grassA warm summer breeze Provides the stench of cow dung Unappetizing picnic A picture worth a thousand words may still only tell half the story. Prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge No.Continue reading “Picnic Repellant”

Invisible

Prompted by Sadje’s What do you see # 195, July 17, 2023. To you I am invisibleBut I see youFull of selfMotivated and ambitiousUnaware of your surroundings. To you I am invisibleBut I watch youTrying to find your wayStriving to achieve your goalsBeginning to recognize your value. To you I am invisibleBut I know youI’veContinue reading “Invisible”