Wildlife Challenge day 10

What great fun, The Scarecrow Contest – Has begun! (Lune) (Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth) Inspired by the Wildlife Challenge. if you too would like to join in, this June. Click through […]

Wildlife Challenge day 9

Honeysuckle growth, Swaying wildly in the wind – Needs a harsh haircut! (Haiku) (Back garden, Weymouth) Inspired by the Wildlife Challenge. if you too would like to join in, this […]

Wildlife Challenge day 8

The Passion Flower, Hiding the cracked wall behind – A perfect disguise! (Haiku) (Front garden, Weymouth) Inspired by the Wildlife Challenge. if you too would like to join in, this […]

The Luck of the Irish – Engaging Humour 1.4

“Our next speaker plans to deliver a topic that has captivated our imaginations for centuries. So hold onto your shillelaghs, (shil-lay-lees) because we’re about to embark on a satirical journey […]

Wildlife Challenge day 7

First strawberry crop, Ripening on kitchen sill – Lest the slugs get them! (Haiku) (Back garden, Weymouth) Inspired by the Wildlife Challenge. if you too would like to join in, […]

Wildlife Challenge day 6

Mute swan distracted, A pale blue egg starts to pop – New life emerges … (Haiku) (Abbotsbury Swannery, Weymouth) Inspired by the Wildlife Challenge. if you too would like to […]

Wildlife Challenge day 5

Trees share resources, Through the fungal wood-wide web – Right under our feet! (Haiku) (Sir Harold Hillier Gardens) Inspired by the Wildlife Challenge. if you too would like to join […]

Wildlife Challenge day 4

A walk in the woods Is a sensuous pleasure – Especially with dogs! (Haiku) (Kingston Lacy, National Trust with Lindy, Steve, Beeble, Pips and Boyfriend) Inspired by the Wildlife Challenge. […]

Wildlife Challenge day 3

Light breeze rustles leaves, Disturbing slight the quiet – Adding to the peace. (Haiku) (Tranquility at ours!) Inspired by the Wildlife Challenge. if you too would like to join in, […]

Wildlife Challenge day 2

Lazy daisy lawn; Faces drawn to midday sun – Offers pure delight! (Haiku) (Pub garden at the Spy Glass, Bowleaze) Inspired by the Wildlife Challenge. if you too would like […]

Wildlife Challenge day 1

Go to the seaside; For some negative ions – Recharge batteries. (Haiku) (Weymouth beach) Inspired by the Wildlife Challenge. if you too would like to join in, this June. Click […]

Power

For good or for bad, Information has power – Take care with your choice. (Senryu) Photo by Pixabay

Waterfalls … – (Tanka Tuesday #310)

Its beauty belies The harsh, unrelenting voice Of a waterfall. Feel, and beware its power Gemini has two faces (Tanka) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #310. This week, […]

Weekly Smile – (TTC #M266)

We have managed to sneak a week away from the cost of the kitchen renovations. Boyfriend and I have taken Franny for a tour of Somerset. Starting from Bath, we […]

Gen Z – (TM Speech)

“Our Panel Moderator, Laura McHarrie has been a volunteer supporter for the Young Enterprise Programme for over 11 years; more recently, she has been a delivery officer for the employability […]

Weekly Smile – (TTC #M70)

I can hardly believe that it has been so long that I have posted a Trent’s Weekly Smile, inc Di’s Monday Three Things Challenge. I’m hoping to get back into […]

Seeds – (Weekly Haiku Prompt 452)

Scatter seeds of hope Matter not where they might land – Each grow a green patch. (Senryu) Photo by RODNAE Productions Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #452 – Land […]

Embrace – (Sijo Challenge #45)

Recognise those who have great skills and embrace those that you own, Worry not of weaknesses; harness the strengths of one and all …. Focus on what can be achieved […]

Crown – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #440)

Drop self-obsession, Pursue spiritual peace – Open up your Crown … (Senryu) Photo by Louis-Charles Blais Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #440 – Crown & Drop – Click through […]

Trip- (Sijo Challenge #35)

Whenever you trip up, slip up, slide or take a tough tumble, Let all those who love you, soothe your ripped wounds, and tend to your pride, Be gentle with […]

Ha! – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Titter or chuckle, Giggle, laugh out loud, nay snort – All are contagious … (Senyru) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday “Ha!” – Do click through for the rules if […]

Fables – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #436)

Notable fables  Of fight, fire and passion – Leaves one wanting. (Senryu) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #438 – Fable & Fire – Click through for the rules, if […]

Adventure – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Dust off the fallout, Everything comes to an end – Welcome the advent. (Senyru) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday “That’s All Folks” – Do click through for the rules […]

Sing – (Tanka Tuesday #298)

Elevate your voice; To improve mood, reduce stress, Release endorphins. To sing is good for the soul – Karaoke or choir? (Tanka) “Ukrainian Figurines” by Kirill Shevchenko (Groder) Image by Кирилл Шевченко from Pixabay […]

Cope- (Sijo Challenge #35)

Consider crucial contingencies, just in case you need them. Ensure you know the depth of the water, when you go wading – Life dishes out its fair share of strife, […]

Take Five – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #436)

Tis good to take five – Empty thoughts as they arrive, Let your calm revive, (Senryu) Photo by Mikhail Nilov Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #436 – Empty & […]

And so … – (Tanka Tuesday #295)

Sometimes the universe – Despite our kick and scream, Has a different scheme, For our future. (Abhanga) Photo by Jan Kopřiva Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #295. This […]

Affirmations

I have always been reticent about affirmations, I’ve struggled with the idea of aspiring to things that are out-with my intelligence. Today, two things came into my perspective, which lead […]

Unbelievable Colouring – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Colour your thinking With healthy affirmations – Watch how you blossom (Senyru) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday “Unbelievable Colouring” – Do click through for the rules if you, too, […]

Silent Movies- (Sijo Challenge #30)

Ever wanted to master, how to get your message across? Study; impression, suggestion and the expression of art – Capture how to talk without words, like the silent movie stars! […]

With Thanks – (Tanka Tuesday #293)

Recognise blessings – Hidden within each crisis Openings emerge -o0o- Recognise blessings – Thankful thoughts empower us Make us feel lighter -o0o- Hidden within each crisis – Behind dark shadows […]