Tag Archives: Poetry

Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘My Mother’s Cottage’ #99Words #SundayBlogShare

This post was written in response to Charli Mills at Carrot Ranch’s weekly #99 word Flash Fiction Challenge. This week’s prompt is to write a story about variations in property values. Check out other entries or take part yourself! My Mother’s Cottage I wished I hadn’t inherited the beautiful, but run down cottage from my eccentricContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘My Mother’s Cottage’ #99Words #SundayBlogShare”

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#Writephoto ‘Fallen Lovers’ #Tanka

This Tanka was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. Fallen Lovers Light dances on rocks, Fallen in shady forest. Lovers turned to stone, Trapped in eternal prison. Summer breeze sings their lament. **** Every week, Sue posts one of her pictures as a prompt for inspiration in whatever form we choose. UseContinue reading “#Writephoto ‘Fallen Lovers’ #Tanka”

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#SundayWalks ‘Flowers and Patios’ #Tanka #Poems

  In ancient gardens Dismembered, Roman statues Watch pruned, potted plants Bursting with fragrance, glowing In lush, flourishing patios. **** I went for a walk to visit the World Heritage Patios Festival in Cordoba, Spain, this morning with my friend Gabriela. What a stunning place to stimulate all my senses! **** I hope you wereContinue reading “#SundayWalks ‘Flowers and Patios’ #Tanka #Poems”

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#ThursdayDoors ‘No Intruders’ #Haiku #Spain

Thursday Doors is a weekly feature, hosted by Norm 2.0 allowing door lovers to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos from around the world.  These are some of the gates I saw on a recent walk. It’s along a street called Avenida del Brillante, in Cordoba, Spain, which could be translated as DiamondContinue reading “#ThursdayDoors ‘No Intruders’ #Haiku #Spain”

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#TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE ‘Cute Dandelions’

This Tanka is for Colleen Chesebro’s challenge. This week’s challenge is to include #Synonymsonly of Sing and Celebrate. I’ve used ‘humming’ and ‘saluting’ Dandelions Cute dandelions, The loveliest wild flowers, Humming in the breeze, Swaying with daisies and blades Of grass, saluting the sun. **** These photos were taken this morning while I went out for a walkContinue reading “#TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE ‘Cute Dandelions’”

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#SundayWalks ‘A Rose at the Zoo’ #haiku ‘Not a Rose’ #Poems #Poetrymonth

A rose at the zoo Watches elephant cry, while Poet writes haiku Not a Rose The rose is a rose, Loveliness extreme. The elephant is not a rose, And it is not lovely. An elephant at the zoo is loneliness extreme. The poet is a woman, Who writes about beauty and despair, While she thinksContinue reading “#SundayWalks ‘A Rose at the Zoo’ #haiku ‘Not a Rose’ #Poems #Poetrymonth”

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#AtoZChallenge ‘Y is for Yellowing’ #NaPoWriMo #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge

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”

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#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”

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#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”

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