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Senryu #12
Some nasty habits are more stubborn than others to break away from
Haiku #388
Up around the bendThere’s always something waitingFor you to arrive
Haiku #336
The sands of time pass Through the haze of an hourglass By virtue of life ~In response to Ronovan Writes #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #282 Haze&Sand
Life’s uh-maze-zing
Life’s a labyrinth Of decisions one must make Blind intuition Leads us through the maze, we play With dead-ends and great escapes Tanka poem inspired by prompt over at: Patricia’s Place
Yep!
I know what I said, but my flowers are dead, and I’m filled with dread, yet Here I am, once again Ready to take that first step That’ll lead me to the next
Weekly prompts – #Haiku
Much like you I find Myself easily obsessed With these writing prompts In response to: https://ronovanwrites.com/2018/04/30/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-199-obsessedyou/
Indiscriminately ~ #Tanka #Poem
Sultry wind danced To melodic fluttering With all of the leaves Every shape, size and color Tangoed together at once Oh yes, a prompt with an extra twist – sponsored by Colleen Chesebro at: https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/12/12/colleens-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-62-bells-past/
Classic Seasons Greetings ~ #Tanka #wordprompt
Drapes of winter snow Layered upon the horizon A picturesque warmth Radiates next to firey hearth Sun is shining, weather’s sweet -In response to word prompts over at: https://ramblingsofawriter2016.com/2017/12/13/weekly-tanka-prompt-challenge-week-75-shining-wintker/
The Meaning of Life ~ revisiting the beginning
Unto this world a new child is born… Into a culture stricken with madness That is strained by infinite sadness The baby cries out loud when it is torn From its mother’s womb of blackness Out of its protection and comfort The child shrieks at the sudden rejection Life-line severed, a vital connection Removed, theContinue reading “The Meaning of Life ~ revisiting the beginning”
Gone Fishing 🎣 # Haiku #Tanka
A gentle lapping Breaks daily monotony Against calm lakeshore – Haiku A gentle lapping Breaks daily monotony Against calm lakeshore Vacation hooked and baited Nature’s wild, a peaceful feast – Tanka In response to Ronovan Writes – Haiku challenge #171 using the words = Lake & Calm.
Salon Saloon
She tries to greet every patron With a smile of appreciation Masking the standing situation Of how badly her feet are aching Instead she thinks of her creations And an upcoming vacation It’s Friday afternoon Every seat in the room is nearly taken Rows of women line the floor Manning their stations Mixing obnoxious concoctionsContinue reading “Salon Saloon”
One Word Photo Challenge: Ceiling
All of these feelings Are trapped against the ceiling Holding my love within a noose Under humility’s roof Folded within a paper house Sealed forever in doubts Right out of the Victorian era Shrouded in night terrors A tale thousand times told You know how the story goes Table tops and book covers Nestled inContinue reading “One Word Photo Challenge: Ceiling”
Inhalation
Navigating aquatic passageways Following the muted light rays Shining above the calm surface Breaking through with purpose Tangled in life’s painful ropes Restricting the breath of hope Sinking back into depths below Following channels that flow Emerging over and over again Frightened kids, we call men Struggling to swim upstream A daily occupational regime InContinue reading “Inhalation”
Peachy
From a seedling A strong, new tree grew Blossoming petals Collecting morning dew Leaves shook wildly As the wind blew Through her branches She relied on her roots That held her firmly Soaking up the sun To yield summer fruit -In response to JNW’s Color Your World prompt.
Orange
She leads vibrantly Dancing across high desert Well into the night – I thought I’d participate in Jennifer’s color prompt today with a picture and Haiku.
My Charter: 3 WaD #62
When leading a charter We have to contribute, And wake those sleeping To push the mission farther – Inspired by: 3 Words a Day (WaD)
Failure
It is what I believe and do preach You have to fail in order to succeed As long as you keep trying to reach Further then you’ll always be pleased Yet it’s different when it comes to me Failure isn’t even a reasonable option To consider, against my own decree Cause its lard ass makes meContinue reading “Failure”
Inventive Subjugation
Here I stand at a crossroads Staring off into the distance, As I wait patiently and listen Loyally, for the next episode Commanding are rules to role I struggle with the instructions It’s the bane of self-destruction Governing beyond my control I let the true stories unfold Taking a path of insistence Though there’llContinue reading “Inventive Subjugation”
Day 312: 3 Words
Let’s examine the passage of time That was wasted in long lines to buy Gifts picked for others as traditional trade And consider giving something hand-made. All words used: passage,other, line, trade and examine https://threewordsaday.wordpress.com/2015/11/08/20151108-day-312/
Day 311: 3 Words
Holiday meals prepare to take center stage A study of seasonal ingredients handed down Some altered to perfection by a culinary slave *Words used: culinary, study and stage https://threewordsaday.wordpress.com/2015/11/07/20151107-day-311/
Our Legacy
Forlorn is the spirit that does not have a home Within a beating heart of another to call its own Seeking permanent shelter the weary soul roams Through emotional turmoil heightened by alone Personal endeavors that drive strangers together Divine powers intercede to raise an eternal dynasty Creating strong family bonds that endure forever ValuesContinue reading “Our Legacy”
Hurry – There’s Still Time!
If you haven’t yet been to the polls to vote there’s still time! The polls will remain open until 10:30 AM PST today, so you have about 4 hours to get your booty over there and cast a vote. Once you’ve casted your votes come back and shake that thang to this groovy trailer clipContinue reading “Hurry – There’s Still Time!”
The Waiting
Charged for crimes she didn’t commit She refused to give up her only consent Holding strong to her innate dark magic Denying to use it as her defense was tragic Held captive beneath the earth’s vile floor Evil spilled each day seeping to the core It was a long tortuous penance she paid For theContinue reading “The Waiting”
Topic: Those Quirky Rules of Grammar and Punctuation
Once upon a time, I shared insights and tid-bits from the monthly writers club meetings that I attend regularly, and since I haven’t written much on my own lately I thought it might be a good time to pick that habit back up. So tune in next week when I share information acquired from theContinue reading “Topic: Those Quirky Rules of Grammar and Punctuation”