A search for insects I stalk the garden flora Camera ready I scan each petal and stalk Meeting an assassin bug TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 26, hosted by Yvette. Yvette challenges us to write a Tanka using a word that has multiple meanings. I chose the word “stalk.”
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Harmonoia
My arms reach toward the sky Like branches of a majestic tree Blessings counted on each green leaf Kindness and compassion ooze like oxygen Gratitude sits at the forefront Harmonoia plays in the background As seasons will inevitably change Vibrant greens destined to turn brown Good fortunes doomed to wither and die Only strong roots remainContinue reading “Harmonoia”
Unpredictable
I could love the rain Long for rolling thunder clouds Raindrops rhythmic beat But there is trepidation Regular hundred year floods Colleen’s TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge #25 Kate’s Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge, week 32
A Taiga: Philosophically Treading
About the waters Workers watch the others play Seaside residents Gaze from bayside terraces Philosophically treading TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge #24 hosted by Willow.
Explanation Unknown
Long path winding to destination unknown Strongly compels with temptation unknown Deep rooted trees attentively guide roadside Gnarly cheerleaders through motivation unknown Each tentative step intuitively follows another Tired feet persevere with determination unknown Invisible skittering critters crunch forest underbrush Each spy through curious investigation unknown Long winding path disappointingly runs a full circle Jen endsContinue reading “Explanation Unknown”
Character
Why must you stop and stare? Your mouths agape at my front gate Your heads shaking in distaste Do you expect me to feel disgraced? A spice of life is what I add In a conformist neighborhood I find sad So what if I paint my shutters pink It adds some character, don’t you think?Continue reading “Character”
A Choka: Sotto Voce
To old ways we cling Colorful coral bleached white Death lies under foot A sotto voce ignored We dance in shadows Grooves tread in infertile soil Voices in our heads Drown meaningful messages Choruses played on repeat A subtle whisper Heard with silent attention Soft voice speaks volumes An ode to humanity A seque to aContinue reading “A Choka: Sotto Voce”
A Kimo: Unlucky Good Luck
Thirteen I found in a bed of clover Each one has four lucky leaves Wait for it to play out TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 22 hosted by Selma. Featured photo by Paul Szlosek
An Island
An island Detached, disconnected, isolated Gently trespassed upon by tentative feet Caressed by passing winds Enchanted by the dazzling Milky Way A bit-o-honey for the undernourished soul Tenuous waters Lap against my shore Greet, retreat, abandon An island Am I W3 Prompt #169: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Lesley, prompts us to write, literallyContinue reading “An Island”
Head Gears
Determined to fly with the birds To swim with the fish Daydreams sketched upon stars Visionaries are we Magniloquent in sharing our ingenuity Tools in our hands Gears spinning in our heads We turn our dreams into reality And explore the unreachable W3 Prompt #168: Wea’ve Written Weekly. I don’t think is what Ben (poet ofContinue reading “Head Gears”
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