I spread stained glass wings Compete with the blazing sun Certain I outshine TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 27, hosted by Robbie.
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Assassin Bug
A search for insects I stalk the garden flora Camera ready I scan each petal and stalk Meeting an assassin bug TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 26, hosted by Yvette. Yvette challenges us to write a Tanka using a word that has multiple meanings. I chose the word “stalk.”
Unpredictable
I could love the rain Long for rolling thunder clouds Raindrops rhythmic beat But there is trepidation Regular hundred year floods Colleen’s TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge #25 Kate’s Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge, week 32
Explanation Unknown
Long path winding to destination unknown Strongly compels with temptation unknown Deep rooted trees attentively guide roadside Gnarly cheerleaders through motivation unknown Each tentative step intuitively follows another Tired feet persevere with determination unknown Invisible skittering critters crunch forest underbrush Each spy through curious investigation unknown Long winding path disappointingly runs a full circle Jen endsContinue reading “Explanation Unknown”
A Kimo: Unlucky Good Luck
Thirteen I found in a bed of clover Each one has four lucky leaves Wait for it to play out TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 22 hosted by Selma. Featured photo by Paul Szlosek
Dusky Dreamscape
Lone dusky dreamscape Sea oats wave rueful farewells Sun kisses goodnight W3 Prompt #167: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Marion, prompts us to write a poem that includes the word scape.
Guess what this is?
Take a guess and right you’d be A bird app not needed for identity A red-headed woodpecker — obviously I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CXXIII Becky’s Squares – “simply red.”
Standout
Why you? So many shells washed upon the shore Ignored, stepped upon, shattered You… scattered among them Whole, unscathed, beautiful You blend in with the crowd Just another shell… not There is something about you Nobody’s rules seem to apply You just are And we… bask in your shadow W3 Prompt #165: Wea’ve Written Weekly poetContinue reading “Standout”
Pond Slider
Summer sun lovingPond sliders soak up the heatSlip into the cool Sandee’s Awww Mondays
Gathering
Summer gatherings A seaside congregation Familiar strangers Flocking together Differences set aside Summer breezes shared A medley of feet Dash across the scalding sand Splashing summer sea A variety of terns were gathered together on a South Carolina beach. They reminded me of the hoards of people that congregate together on the beach in summer —Continue reading “Gathering”
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