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Gathering

White snowy landscapeBrings forth light in the darknessDreamy xanaduGather creatures great and smallMother Earth’s benediction Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 11

The dove was aloftDoused by the cold frozen rainThe first month with sleetDiverted from its missionIt seeks sustenance belowSoaring over homesSearching for scarce seeds and grainLate winter gardenA magnificent bountyIt fills its empty stomachA feeling of warmthTwo figures sit togetherBlanket by the fireSheltered from the pelting sleetAwaiting message of peace Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic PoetryContinue reading “Messenger of Peace”

Until Spring

Indian summerConquered by winter’s resolveI sit quietlyWrapped in a woolen blanketWhile waves crash upon the shoreI rise from my perchA final walk on the beachLeft behind till springLone cold feet imprint the sandGulls cry lamentful goodbyes I pass through sand dunesPast sparkling freshwater pondsWild geese preen feathersIndifferent to the chillWhile I shiver in protest RDPContinue reading “Until Spring”

Pumpkin Patch

Awaiting their fateThey sit in the pumpkin patchThe children circleTo pick the perfect pumpkinFor a Jack-o-Lantern face Jack-O-Lantern Halloween pumpkinAdores the laughing childrenCome to Trick or Treat For Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 6

An Autumn Equinox Tanka

Stunning harvest moonIlluminates the cornfieldsOscillating stalksSly corn-spirit animalA wolf that casts no shadow Written for Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry challenge. Listed among Colleen’s kigo phrases for the Autumn Equinox is “corn-spirit animals.” There are apparently many types of corn-spirit animals, including one taking the form of a wolf. The “corn-wolf” was known to causeContinue reading “An Autumn Equinox Tanka”

Transformation

A caterpillarDoes not question its purposePeaceably munchingIts transformation will comeWithout force or objective Prompted by Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Peaceable and Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)

A Tanka: Japanese Anemone

Nonnative flowerChastising barbs to myselfIt should not be hereYet it is so beautifulPollen praised by honeybees. Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD) and Ronovan Writes weekly poetry prompt .

A Tanka: Collective Animal Nouns

A bale of turtlesContentedly sunbathingSomeone approachesThe bale bales but two remainHeads raised in pose for photo Prompted by Colleen’s #TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge No. 332, 8/8/23

Summer Tanager

An indulgent little bird, excellently posedPerched atop a dead tree branch, gazing at the marshAs a strange figure whispers, quietly belowHer camera poised in hand: “Please don’t fly away.” Prompted by Colleen’s #TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge No. 329, 7/18/23 – Specific Form and I. J.’s Bird of the Week Invitation XXI.

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 .