Eyes observeFrom trees newly greenVast landscapeEarthbound one Coveting its vantage pointWishes she could fly A shadorma written for Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 33. “Shadorma consists of a six-line stanza (or sestet). Each stanza is written as 3-5-3-3-7-5.” I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LXIII
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A Renga
Colleen challenges us this week to write a cooperative poem in the form of a renga. Colleen’s hokku: an empty atticthe sound of April showersthunderous rumblings My wakiku: spring river’s vigorous danceraindrops pelting down drum beats My hokku: seaweed washed ashoreretreating spring tide at dawnshells strewn across sand Colleen will add her wakiku in theContinue reading “A Renga”
April Blooms
Lone sidewalk cafeLacks appeal in winter coldWarm April sunlightSpring blooms wield their magic wandsThe spellbound fill cafe chairs W3 Prompt #103: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Heather, prompts us to write a poem about April. Colleen challenges us to write an ekphrastic poem this week for 24 Seasons Poetry Challenge No. 30, Part III.Continue reading “April Blooms”
Spring Joy
Glorious spring induced fervorJoyful light fills the observerPink tufted blooms of first cherry blossomsColor supersedes scenes of grayDriving the winter blues awayUnwinding furled fronds like fiddlehead fernsEarly sunrise finds mornings brightEager to start the day off rightA twittering of birds inspire promise Colleen’s 24 Seasons Poetry Challenge No. 29, Part II – Use one kigoContinue reading “Spring Joy”
Spring Day
Enchanting spring dayI rise in the tranquil dawnCool mist surrounds meSunrays warming skinCotton clouds dot deep blue skyDeft birds enter cloudsPeaceful spring eveningSurrenders to chirping frogsHazy moon tunes in Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 27, 3/26/24, Part II
Loggerhead Shrike
Perched high in spring dawnNot known for pretty birdsongThough beauty you are Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 26, 3/19/24, Part I I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LVI
A chōka: Fleeing South
Great snowstorms up northWinter’s wrath is upon usFleeing as a birdSeeking respite from the coldFrigid winds blow southSought warmth remains elusiveBare branches tauntingDefying the need for greenNo doubt I shall persevereSettled in deep southBiting northern winds muzzledCool breeze on bare skin Thawed in the warmth of the sunA gift of spring in winter Colleen’s 24Continue reading “A chōka: Fleeing South”
A gogyohka: Eastern Bluebird
Hello little bluebirdVivid blue muted in anticipation of springThe north wind does not deterPatiently perched at the birdbathWaiting for the ice to melt Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 17 I. J.’s Birds of the Week XLVII
Gathering
White snowy landscapeBrings forth light in the darknessDreamy xanaduGather creatures great and smallMother Earth’s benediction Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 11
Light Through Dusk
Sea swells swirling endlesslyProtected cove sought for restA beacon of light shines throughEarly winter duskGuiding me toward the soundI maneuver my vesselSkilled hands holding steady whileChilly north winds blowSafely moored in calm watersA moment of gratitudePrecedes the yearn for home andWarmth around the hearth Sadje’s What do you see # 214 Colleen’s 24 Seasons SyllabicContinue reading “Light Through Dusk”
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