Hello little bluebirdVivid blue muted in anticipation of springThe north wind does not deterPatiently perched at the birdbathWaiting for the ice to melt Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 17 I. J.’s Birds of the Week XLVII
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Water
Two parts hydrogen, one part oxygenWe fall from the skyDestroyers of family picnicsWished away through children’s nursery rhymesDon’t underestimate our powerShape shifters we areMagical icy crystalsCaptivating in white laceFrosty blankets spreadOminous sky dwellers We approach in thunderous gloryA menacing specter Burdens released upon the earthWe fill river basinsFlow with herculean strengthAnnihilate all in our pathButContinue reading “Water”
Open Road
So many doors to choose from Yet I keep banging into the same wallTime to venture outThe open road callsPerhaps the right door will reveal itself Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge #250
Divorcing Myself
Finding my true essenceI shall divorce myselfFrom others’ expectationsIn a world of programmingIt is difficult to know who I truly amInfluencers pull in all directionsFamily, friends and cool strangersExamining my beliefs and setting myself freeAfter all of these yearsDoes it matter so much?Relax and laugh at it all W3 Prompt #89: Wea’ve Written Weekly’s poetContinue reading “Divorcing Myself”
Yellow Rumped Warbler
It is winter, yet this young maple tree has mistaken the relatively mild weather for spring. The birds love the tender blooms and the rare insect that buzzes about. Here in the southeastNew beginnings start earlyYet cold clouds will come Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 16 I. J.’s Birds of the Week InvitationContinue reading “Yellow Rumped Warbler”
Metamorphosis
Passage of timeSlow and steady metamorphosisShedding skin scarcely noticedSubtle transformationIndescribable beauty Sadje’s What do you see # 220
Trials and Tribulations
Books, blogs and podcastsToo numerous to countTout health, wealth and wisdomA magic pillThe easy way outTrials and tribulationsDriving forces Act or be taken downWe know what to doInner wisdom is our guideIt screams“Just do it!” Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #345 – Guide Linda’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday – “just do it” – I did aContinue reading “Trials and Tribulations”
Red, Red Berries
Oh, the sweet treats she bringsOut of love and kindnessBless her heart For she knows not love’s blindnessHer white teeth glimmerThrough full parted lipsShe leans toward my chairAnd plants a soft kissLuscious red berriesOn the bòrd she does placeShe lingers nearbyExpectation on her faceI oblige with a berryAnd swallow steadfastA pernicious bitternessLeaves me aghastI fallContinue reading “Red, Red Berries”
Winter Weather Wins
Cold clouds form aboveHeavy jacket pulled tighterCold light dims earlyFierce windy winter weatherDrives me inside – defeated Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 15
Gingerbread Lane
Winter solstice strollA walk down Gingerbread LaneWhere the homes are sweet Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 13
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