Poetry – Page 41 – JJJ Interactive Books

Beauties in Black

Black feathers, skins and furGive these beauties their allureAn observer may become spellbound By shades of nature so profound Denzil’s Nature Photo Challenge #20: Black

Twelve painted rocksPlaced along the trailSlowing me down and drawing me in.I envision each artist at workDecipher each painting’s messageWonder at each rocks’ placement choice.Exiting the path – feeling fulfilledAn intended lone stroll Heartened by a dozen companions. Prompted by dVerse host Lisa to write a Quadrille (44 words) incorporating some form of the wordContinue reading “Twelve Painted Rocks”

Squandered Day

Each day progressing more rapid than last“Slow down” I say – you’re becoming the pastTrying to cherish each day that remainsMoment by moment washing down the drainSweet encounters turn into memoriesOccasions slipping away on a breeze“Stop it” I say – where is the time control?I’ll switch the lever on the time consoleTick tock tick tockContinue reading “Squandered Day”

Vacant Chair

A vacant chair sits beside meI rise for a walk Out the door the lone space followsWalking adjacentA one-sided conversationNo response forthcomingA futile longingFor just one more momentUnbidden memories flowBittersweetA reluctant smirk forms upon my lips.

Is it a cactus?

Oh, myThe cacti Difficult to identifyPeer through the lensIndented stemsUpon these gemsAnother clue?Leaves a fewOr none in viewSubtle hintsDistinguishing these succulents Prompted by Denzil’s Nature Photo Challenge #18: Cacti

Surrounded By Sea

Surrounded by sea;Is the place for me.I sit on my dock; On a chair I do rock;And stare to the west;To watch the sunset.I hear some fish jump;And feel the waves bump;While I sit there alone;Watch the boats head for home.As the sky turns to ink;The stars there do wink;And the sea transforms black;As itsContinue reading “Surrounded By Sea”

Carpenter Bee

A bright sunny dayDescending carpenter beeA shadow passesOver the crimson Bee BalmA fruitful landing Prompted by Denzil’s Nature Photo Challenge #17: Bees and Misky’s Twiglet #331 .

Gnarly Trees

Among ancient ruinsSpirits wander ornate pathsGnarled trees call to me Prompted by Tina R. Schell’s “Lens-Artists Challenge #254 – Spiritual Sites”.

A chōka: Magical Artists

Magical artistsPull lines and light from their hatsWaving magic wandsSpewing color on canvasCreating objectsActual or imaginedLeaving us in aweOf the otherwise mundane An adorned cup of water Prompted by Colleen Chesebro’s #TankaTuesday #Ekphrastic #Poetry Challenge No. 325, 6/20/23: “This #TankaTuesday challenge explores Ekphrastic poetry, inspired by works of art.” See Rebecca Budd’s blog on theContinue reading “A chōka: Magical Artists”

Grounded Birds

If I could fly, I’d take to the sky,And build my nest high,But some birds won’t.An owl I found,That lives underground,Perched on its mound,Standing guard.A killdeer will rest,On its earth-built nest,Its young it protects,By feigning injury.Funny feathered friends;Eccentric avians;Free to transcend,My sense of practicality. Subject prompted by Terri’s Sunday Stills: Fun with #Furred and #FeatheredContinue reading “Grounded Birds”