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Red-Masked Parakeets

Exotic feral birds we areTransported from afarOur cage doors left ajarNo longer helplessWatch us cuddle in a treeHear us banter merrilyPeaking curiosityHelpless in our presence Ovi Poetry Challenge 46: HELPLESS by Ronovan I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LXII

Belonging to Nature?

Microcosms of the universe;even in ashes or dustwe shall beone with nature.Yet…We are intruders.Destroyers of habitat,polluters of sky and sea.Determined to disturb nature’s balancefor our own gratification;to our own demise.We don’t belong. W3 Prompt #105: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Destiny, prompts us to: “Compose a free verse poem of no more than 12Continue reading “Belonging to Nature?”

A Renga

Colleen challenges us this week to write a cooperative poem in the form of a renga. Colleen’s hokku: an empty atticthe sound of April showersthunderous rumblings My wakiku: spring river’s vigorous danceraindrops pelting down drum beats My hokku: seaweed washed ashoreretreating spring tide at dawnshells strewn across sand Colleen will add her wakiku in theContinue reading “A Renga”

Fritillary Butterflies

From mountains to seaI may find theeYour spots are quite neatAnd you have unique feet“Brush-footed,” they sayNo claws on displayWhat do I careAbout the which or whereTo see you alightIs a simple delight

Garden Paths

Peaceful garden strollFirst spring flowers awakenTo sounds of footfall Cee’s Which Way Challenge (CWWC)

Monologue

Captured by the folly of my inner monologue;Incessant chatter, often set on repeat.Oh, I’m aware of its presence.I desperately urge it to quiet down;Else, refocus my attention and attempt to ignore it.That works, temporarily…“Just let it go…,” say the mindfulness experts;Ha! Tell it to the entity residing in my head. W3 Prompt #104: Wea’ve Written WeeklyContinue reading “Monologue”

Urban Artist

Young urban artistCars honk outside gallery She hears paint splash on canvasSoft paint bristles rustleDetached from the incessant din Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge #265 Val’s Looking at Poems Around the World. I chose the following form: “2. Peru: The Wayra – A popular form originating in Peru/Bolivia from the indigenous Quechua people. The word wayra meansContinue reading “Urban Artist”

Beer Keg Brewery Seating

When the kegs stop their flowTo an artist they goRepurposed just soTired feet may find relief Xingfumama’s PULL UP A SEAT PHOTO CHALLENGE 2024-WEEK 16 Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge – Flow, by Sue W. & Gerry C. Ronovan’s Ovi Poetry Challenge 44: RELIEF

Compromise

Balancing in a liminal spaceBetween brutal honesty and refrainStrong views peppered with tactical graceFoolhardy to compound the strainBetween brutal honesty and refrainRespectful dialogue may be reachedFoolhardy to compound the strainThoughtless opinions unleashedRespectful dialogue may be reachedOpen-minded compromiseThoughtless opinions unleashedTethered by words of the wiseOpen-minded compromiseStrong views peppered with tactical graceTethered by words of the wiseBalancingContinue reading “Compromise”

April Blooms

Lone sidewalk cafeLacks appeal in winter coldWarm April sunlightSpring blooms wield their magic wandsThe spellbound fill cafe chairs W3 Prompt #103: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Heather, prompts us to write a poem about April. Colleen challenges us to write an ekphrastic poem this week for 24 Seasons Poetry Challenge No. 30, Part III.Continue reading “April Blooms”