Nothing covert about this bird A red feather-do quite absurd Loud knock-knocking on a tree Not much searching required to see The largest North American woodpecker there be I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CIV
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Love of the Shore
Hear the gentle waves lap against the shore An enticing call to its sandy shore A river rambles over ancient stones Stubborn boulders perch at the rocky shore Sun spewed color on a tranquil lake A dramatic rise above its eastern shore Water lilies ripple in the muddy flats As bullfrogs leap from the swampyContinue reading “Love of the Shore”
First Loves
Summer vacation by the shore The cutest boy EVER Fun filled days at each other’s side Undying love claimed – forever more Sad tears fall at holiday’s end Heart doodles fill notebook as school begins … soon forgotten New boy at school – cutest EVER Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge #307
No Swimming
Subtropical waters So inviting are they Read the signs and obey No swimming here A dip in cool clear blue On a bright sunny day Swimmers make easy prey For large reptiles Robbie’s Syllabic poetry Spin the Bottle week 5: Abhanga
Waterlily Immortalized
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”
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
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