Yellowing Mist Leafless trees witness Silhouettes on wet pavement Grandfather and child Drift along telling stories Charmed by the yellowing mist **** I took this picture of my husband and our grandson on a rainy evening a few months ago, as the sun was waning. I was amazed at the yellow light from the sun,Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘Y is for Yellowing’ #NaPoWriMo #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge”
Category Archives: AtoZ Challenge 2018
#AtoZChallenge ‘X is for Cross’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
May Cross Unexpected gift Multicoloured life fills street Magnificent Earth **** Carnival of spring Honouring blossoms of May Feast on the flowers **** I saw these beautiful May crosses on my way to work this morning and they reminded me how lucky I am to be alive. This weekend there will be eating, drinking,Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘X is for Cross’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”
#AtoZChallenge ‘W is for Waterfall’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
Waterfall Every single drop Rushing down furious torrent Causes waterfall. Feel the water’s spray, Dashing down steep cascade. Inhale, energize. **** Today I’d like to thank another of my best friends, Elena, for these two beautiful photos which she recently took while she was in Argentina, visiting the Iguazu Falls. **** This year is my fourth AtoZContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘W is for Waterfall’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”
#AtoZChallenge ‘V is for Vault’ #Tanka #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
Gothic Vaults Double arches hold Gothic vaults pointing to sky. Carved stone capitals On proud marble columns guard Centuries of synergy. **** **** The Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba, was originally a Visigothic Catholic Church, shared with Muslim invaders for religious rites until 784, when it was solely used as a Muslim place of worship, until 1236,Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘V is for Vault’ #Tanka #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”
#AtoZChallenge ‘U is for Umbrella’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
This photo was lent by my friend and colleague Mari Carmen Rios. **** Umbrella Cracked wall, weathered door Multicoloured umbrella Both sides of our coins **** This year is my fourth AtoZ Challenge. My theme this year is poetry once again. I’ll be writing a haiku a day, but I’m also adding a new hobbyContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘U is for Umbrella’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”
#AtoZChallenge ‘T is for Three Trees’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
Tree 1 Tired branches twist While sun breaks through dangling leaves Proud tree weeps alone **** Tree 2 Buttercups look up Weary olive tree recalls When it bloomed in spring **** Tree 3 Lofty palm tree sways Leaves scrape salmon tinged dusk sky A feast for my eyes **** This year is my fourthContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘T is for Three Trees’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”
#AtoZChallenge ‘S is for #SundayWalks’ #Tanka #PoemADay #PoetryMonth
Sunday Walks Follow slim footpaths By the banks of the river, Breathe moist air. Connect With the nymph of your childhood, Refresh heavy thoughts, move on. I was fortunate enough to take a long, energizing walk with my daughter and grandchildren this morning, along the luscious, verdant path, by the banks of the river. MemorableContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘S is for #SundayWalks’ #Tanka #PoemADay #PoetryMonth”
#AtoZChallenge ‘R is for Rainbow’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
**** Rainbow Under the rainbow Somewhere a wish is granted Bluebird sings love song **** This year is my fourth AtoZ Challenge. My theme this year is poetry once again. I’ll be writing a haiku a day, but I’m also adding a new hobby to the posts, photography. I will post one of my photos,Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘R is for Rainbow’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”
#AtoZChallenge ‘P is for Pure White’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
Today I’d like to thank Paul Militaru for this beautiful photo which he recently posted on his blog, Check out his blog, where you can see all his fabulous photographs. **** Pure White Pure white daisies smile Like bridesmaids at a wedding Dancing while groom waits **** This year is my fourth AtoZ Challenge. MyContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘P is for Pure White’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”
#AtoZChallenge ‘O is for Ocean’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
Ocean’s highest peak Proud remains of Atlantis Plane soars unimpressed **** The first photo was taken by my cousin Mirta, who lives on the island of Tenerife, where you can find El Teide, a volcano, known as the highest peak in the Atlantic Ocean. I took the second photo from a plane on my wayContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘O is for Ocean’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”
Rereading Jane Eyre 