Tag Archives: Poetry

Tree Swallow

Black shadow set against morning sun;flitting, flapping, flyingin my direction. A glint of blue before fleeing skyward.Swirling, soaring, swooping,skimming the pond by which I stand. Looping, lifting, landing in a nearby tree. W3 Prompt #108: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Suzanne, prompts us to: “Compose a poem that conveys ‘Movement’, using repetition to move your ideas and imagery forward. YouContinue reading “Tree Swallow”

A Gentle Nudge

Drawn to the weeds in my flower garden.  Frustrated to find them there, yet again.  I get down on my knees and start pulling, oblivious to my surroundings. What I really require is a little nudge – a gentle reminder of the blooming flowers that surround my head.  Flowers that will soon wither without acknowledgement. Continue reading “A Gentle Nudge”

A Haibun: Portable Gardens

I love being surrounded by plants and flowers.  When two kittens adopted me, I had to move my “toxic” plants into a closed room. The weather has warmed enough to bring them outdoors for the summer.  The pots get heavier each season. No fresh cut flowers In vases on the tableCurious felinesGardens indoors and outdoorsTransitionContinue reading “A Haibun: Portable Gardens”

Vantage Point

Eyes observeFrom trees newly greenVast landscapeEarthbound one Coveting its vantage pointWishes she could fly A shadorma written for Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 33. “Shadorma consists of a six-line stanza (or sestet). Each stanza is written as 3-5-3-3-7-5.” I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LXIII

Fleeting Love

Wandering aimlesslyDestinations unknownTraveling solo and soloWorlds collideSparks igniteLove unleashedGratitudeUnleashed loveIgnite sparksCollide worldsSolo and solo travelingUnknown destinationsAimlessly wandering W3 Prompt #106: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Punam, prompt us to: Featured image generated by Bing.