’twas the night before Christmasand all through the house,not a creature was stirring, except all three of my kidsbecause they were too excited,thoughts of presents dancingin their sweet, little skulls…and my husband was up, too, eating up the Ghirardelli chocolate I’d bought for the mail carrier– oops, I guess she’ll be getting some of theseContinue reading “Waiting on St. Nick”
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Cruising Wandering River
Cloddity bloddityOdie O’Banionfictional guardiansearching for the answercruising wandering riverguiding paths now blurringspiritualityhumming homeward I wrote this poem for the Wea’ve Written Weekly prompt #138 on the Skeptic’s Kaddish, which was provided by Lesley this time around. Lesley’s prompt guidelines This poem is maybe not truly a Double dactyl 😅 I have to admit that IContinue reading “Cruising Wandering River”
Inbox Error Message
click and deletethe answer’s hidden in the inkclick and deletea memory today I seekforgotten roses faded pinkthe slushy ice around the rinkthe treasures tucked under the sinkclick and delete I attempted my first Rondelet for the Wea’ve Written Weekly challenge. This week, the prompt was provided by Lady Lee, who asks us to do theContinue reading “Inbox Error Message”
Free Ride
one,two, three:count us in,we are home free!we’ll search abovegroundand underneath the sea,navigating dark trenchesand the aurora’s vibrant wings,riding water vapor, listening…”one, two, three: count us in, we are home free!” I wrote this poem for the We’ave Written Weekly prompt #135 at the Skeptic’s Kaddish. This week’s prompt was provided by Sarah Whiley, who asksContinue reading “Free Ride”
Safety Net
Balancing act above treetopsopen arms welcome home,not worried about the dangers, connections allowsurrender I wrote this poem for the Wea’ve Written Weekly prompt #134 at the Skeptic’s Kaddish. This week’s prompt was provided by Jennifer, who asks us to do the following: I am fortunate to experience the carefree nature of my children every day.Continue reading “Safety Net”
Glass Panes
glistening waterunder cerulean skyreflects energyabsorbs our inequitiestossing our strength heavenward I wrote this poem for the Wea’ve Written Weekly challenge #133 at the Skeptic’s Kaddish. This week’s prompt was provided by Carol Anne, who asks us to do the following:
The River Remains
the river mocks us sometimesits waves flickering in and out of light and shadowslike the way you can almost, but not quite, catch the magician’s illusion, or a new friend’s emotion.the river laughs at humanity’s follies,the way we trust when pain is imminent.the river remains,even in times of darkness,and it will remain here long afterContinue reading “The River Remains”
Impossibles Possibled
We machined onward,trying to ignore the tempest behind us,and before us,and all around,entired in a mounting whirlwind. The outlook tabled against us,peaced together uncertainly by those afraid of peace, because it’s easier to fear than to love.Only later,would history tellwho footed the billand who industried the plotbut notwho opened their hearts,the impossibles possibled when weContinue reading “Impossibles Possibled”
Wealth of Seasons
Apple pickingUnder sunshine andTurning over the garden– Utilizing the lastMismatched veggiesNeglected in the weedsWhistling winds andIcicles shimmeringNext to the doorways, under eaves,Turning to dripping puddles under sunlightEffervescent melodies, sung together, joyRememberedSoft blooms ofPetals dancing alongsideRivers playing,Inviting life.Nights grow shorter, daysGrow longer Sparklers twinkleUmbrellas wrinkle, packed away.MeltyMemories shared,Everyone thereRelaxing I wrote this poem for Wea’ve WrittenContinue reading “Wealth of Seasons”
Friendship’s Glow
home isn’t determined by birth or naturebut by relationships that carry us throughthe adventures we face with hope or fear,the unknowns that awake in morning dew.aurora, moonglow, and sunny light beam:the shine of friendship guides us through the gloom.it’s the seal that gathers life at its seams.it’s the rich earth allowing flowers to bloom,building offContinue reading “Friendship’s Glow”
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