A masterpiece blooms there, there Living, breathing, unaware, where Artists immortalize with brushstrokes, strokes Of paint on canvas bare, bear The burden of capturing the intrinsic, intrinsic Elements captivate the observer, server W3 Prompt #145: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, David himself, prompts us to write an “echo verse” poem. Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt –Continue reading “Waterlily Immortalized”
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Swampside
Blissed out in nature Flora and fauna surround Medicine for soul Week 5 of Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge by xingfumama.
Young Raccoons
Looking for a handout Bold printed signs“Do Not Feed The Wildlife”Cute and cuddly they seemSharp teeth and razor clawsNeatly concealed Awww Mondays by Sandee at Comedy Plus
Brown Pelican
Pelicans sunbathe Tropical winter sea swim Posing for pictures I. J.’s Birds of the Week CI
Shadow of Darkness
In the shadow of darkness, I know not what I am capable of. In the shadow of need, would I steal? In the shadow of fear… or revenge, would I kill? Light soars through my veins, while life leaves me untroubled. Should the shadow of darkness descend, will I recognize myself? This poem was inspired by JaideepContinue reading “Shadow of Darkness”
Friendly
I met a friend today He was kind in every way Asked if I’d had a good day As he rang up my groceries Ovi Poetry Challenge 85: FRIEND Featured image generated with Microsoft AI
Syrupy Sweet Surface
Go on with your syrupy sweet words Embellished with a cool cherry on top No fool am I A hint of malice flickers ominously Deep within those cold eyes Perhaps they can see Beyond the surface of my agreeable smile A hint of distrust dVerse Quadrille #216 – Can You Take a Hint?, hosted by Mish.
I hear a gnawing in the tree What, pray tell, can it be? I search each branch carefully And find you there in front of me Munching your nut indifferently For Sandee’s Awww Mondays at Comedy Plus
Sunday Morning
Sunday morning I’ve waited all week The corner stores are calling The deli of Henry and Henry Joe’s candy shop Mommy hands me a few dollars Off I go for the New York Sunday Times And a half dozen bagels A large load for a little girl to carry Luckily, there is room in my pockets ForContinue reading “Sunday Morning”
You Are Here
Simplicity Ha! Perhaps a daily reminder is needed And a map… As surely it is here somewhere Hidden under the layers of complexity Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Writer’s Choice*
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