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”
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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”
Oooh, a Dragonfly!
Rest your wings Oh, dragonfly See them shimmer Like prisms of morning dew Struck by the first rays of sun Winking at the sky Dragonflies are voracious hunters, consuming other insects, including mosquitoes. They can fly forward, backwards and sideways, as well as hover in place. Their wings have sensory neurons that provide instant feedbackContinue reading “Oooh, a Dragonfly!”
New Wings
Finding Summer magic In endings that transform To fresh beginnings and promise New wings Ronovan’s Cinquain Poetry Prompt 3: MAGIC TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 15, hosted by Yvette.
Pine Warbler
Searching for dropped seedWarblers appear ‘neath pine treesSmiles simply summoned I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CXVIII Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – May 27, 2025
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