They shrink under the ruthless sun Seeds of hope scattered on dry ground Each dismally shriveled… but one Single seed of promise unbound Sprouts roots of depthness so profound Intelligence beyond comprehension? Unfurling in directions that confound Conveying its own intention W3 Prompt #166: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Val, prompts us to writeContinue reading “Seed of Promise”
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Sunday Interrupted
A lovely lazy Sunday morning with nothing to do but watch the day unfold. I indulge in a second cup of coffee, extracting the newspaper’s comic section. Knock, knock! Sigh… I open the front door with much trepidation and am handed an envelope by a twitchy courier. Stamped on the back is the distinctive hallmarkContinue reading “Sunday Interrupted”
Shrouded In Mist
The castle looms in the distance – a potential place of refuge. It appears to float in the sky, shrouded in mist. I imagine a labyrinth of discombobulating hallways and twisting staircases within the castle walls. I advance with a tentative and delicate step, as if moving to the rhythm of an adagio. A pathContinue reading “Shrouded In Mist”
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”
Time
Time is such a mystery;A single minute that drags on for hours;An hour that disappears in the blink of an eye.Never having enough time; or,Having too much time at hand.Making the most of the time available; or,Wasting time in not knowing what else to do with it.Time that heals all wounds; or,Time that allows woundsContinue reading “Time”
Riddles In The Clouds
The clearest blue sky;Radiates lucidity.Riddles hide in clouds.