Category Archives: My Poems

#WritePhoto ‘Lucky!’ #FlashFiction #101words

The following Tanka was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. Join in or read other entries here! Alice’s Lucky Day Alice wasn’t enjoying the picnic. Her cousins giggled and whispered behind her back until her mother made them include her in their games. They grumbled and Chelsea said, “Count to a hundred,Continue reading “#WritePhoto ‘Lucky!’ #FlashFiction #101words”

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#ThursdayPhotoThoughts #Tanka ‘Beware of the Vampires’ #February2021 @Pixabay

This picture has taken me to a dark place I’m familiar with, but not fond of. I’m standing outside the doors to a dark castle inhabited by thirsty, blood-sucking vampires. Some will suck your blood And your dreams, if you let them. Forgive and ignore, They have their own sad journey. You cannot change theirContinue reading “#ThursdayPhotoThoughts #Tanka ‘Beware of the Vampires’ #February2021 @Pixabay”

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#WednesdayMotivation ‘Good Morning, Sunshine’ #Tanka #MorningMeditation #Mindfulness

I’m currently reading The Gift: Twelve Lessons to Save your life by Dr Edith Eva Eger and the words I read this morning inspired me to write this tanka. Good morning, Sunshine Look in the mirror,  Say, “I love you” Promise, “I’ll never leave you.” Smile and hug yourself, Now wash your happy face, YouContinue reading “#WednesdayMotivation ‘Good Morning, Sunshine’ #Tanka #MorningMeditation #Mindfulness”

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Carrot Ranch Special Collection #FlashFiction Challenge #99Words ‘The River of Life’ #Poem

This 99-word poem was written in response to Charli Mills’ Special collection Challenge at Carrot Ranch.  January 28, 2021, Special Collection Challenge prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about life as a river of consciousness. Think about the possibilities of the prompt. Go where the prompt leads! Respond by February 11, 2021.Continue reading “Carrot Ranch Special Collection #FlashFiction Challenge #99Words ‘The River of Life’ #Poem”

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#ThursdayPhotoThoughts ‘Decluttering Clothes’ #February2021 @Pixabay #ThursdayThoughts

I definitely have too many clothes in my wardrobe. Some no longer fit, some are no longer fashionable, others are worn out, some I don’t like any more, but even so, I have a hard time getting rid of them. Am I a hoarder? Perhaps, although I don’t think so… About twice a year IContinue reading “#ThursdayPhotoThoughts ‘Decluttering Clothes’ #February2021 @Pixabay #ThursdayThoughts”

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#WednesdayMotivation ‘Be Still’ #Tanka #MorningMeditation #Mindfulness

I’m currently reading Mindfulness: an eight-week plan for finding peace in a frantic world, by Mark Williams and Danny Penman, and I’m doing their recommended One-Minute Meditation throughout the day. This Tanka is what happened this morning, immediately after my one-minute meditation. Be Still Watch grey clouds drift past, wave goodbye, smile at blue skyContinue reading “#WednesdayMotivation ‘Be Still’ #Tanka #MorningMeditation #Mindfulness”

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#ThursdayPhotoThoughts #Haiku ‘Infinite Rituals’ #January2021 @Pixabay

An apple a day A simple, delicious treat The taste of childhood. **** There was an apple tree in my garden when I lived in Harrow, over forty years ago, so apples were a staple part of my diet. My mother made apple crumble, apple pie, baked apples with cream or custard, and countless otherContinue reading “#ThursdayPhotoThoughts #Haiku ‘Infinite Rituals’ #January2021 @Pixabay”

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#Haiku ‘Resilience’ #ThursdayPhotoThoughts #January2021

I received this image as a recommendation from Pixabay, which is a wonderful site where many generous amateur and professional photographers offer their photos at no cost (there are also photos you have to pay for). The image immediately brought words and thoughts to my mind, which I’ve captured and made into a haiku. JanuaryContinue reading “#Haiku ‘Resilience’ #ThursdayPhotoThoughts #January2021”

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