Taunt! – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #431)

The tempt to glance back – May haunt your aspirations, With dark memories. (Senryu Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #431 – Glance and Haunt – Click through for the […]

On Truth – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Beware the blarney, Myths, legends and tales of yore – There may be no truth. (Senyru) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday “Dragons & Fairy Tales” – Do click through […]

Why – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #428)

Refocus your eyes, When flames of passion flicker – Remember your ‘why”. (Senryu) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #428 – EYES & FLICKER – Click through for the rules, […]

Sleep Well- (One-Liner Wednesday)

To be at your best, When you bounce out of your bed – Get a good night’s rest. (Senyru) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday “He was a Fun Guy” […]

Verdant – (Tanka Tuesday #288)

Gateway between body and spirit, the Anahata sits central. The heart opens to kindness, compassion; the nurture … of bonds with others. Serenity –   it’s nature’s healing green. (Nonet) […]

Risk Alert – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Dig deep to explore What’s the worst that can happen – Now you know the risk! (Senyru) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt ‘Alert Creature’ – Do click through […]

Weekly Smile – (TTC #M70)

Well here we go. I have been really remiss over the last month, since our trip to Ireland, in that, I have struggled to get back into my blogging regime. […]

Adversity – (Sijo Challenge #24)

Fear that you will choke, whenever the pressure gets too much? Practice, practice, practice and, forge a habit memory. Don’t second-guess honed skills – focus on steady breath instead. (Sijo) […]

Throne – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Paint a vivid picture, the whole part and parcel, as king of your castle – just imagine! (Abhanga) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt ‘Throne’ – Do click through […]

On Sorry – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Apologetic, Contrite, touched, miserable – Much is its meaning. (Senryu) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt ‘SORRY’ – Do click through for the rules if you, too, would like […]

Stay Calm – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #422)

Stop rolling over; Imbibe water; ground your breath – To steady those nerves! (Senryu) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #422 – Rolling & Steady – Click through for the […]

Goals – (Sijo Challenge #21)

Don’t limit your dreams because, they seem impossible to reach,   Recognise the obstacles, that sit in the path of your goals, Chip away at those boulders, until they become […]

The Root – (Tanka Tuesday #283)

Quietly sit and visualise, Feel the wind, hear the birds, touch the land, Recharge; walk bare foot on grass, The foundation of life. Ruddy roots revered, Keep us grounded, To […]

Acceptance – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Every so often, We can find no real justice – In all that prevails. (Senyru) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt ‘No Justice’ – Do click through for the […]

The Smile – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #416)

When you awake, Offer life your brightest smile – You’ll look and feel great. You’ll look and feel great, When you take a few moments – To groom and dress well. To […]

Weekly Smile – (TTC #M8)

Yesterday, I was wondering if we would actually set off in Fran the Van, for the Emerald Isle, today. I couldn’t lift my head off the pillow, let alone find […]

On Hurdles – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #415)

Every day presents, New hurdles to overcome – Embrace all with grace. (Senyru) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #415 – NEW & DAY – Click through for the rules, […]

Reality – (Sijo Challenge#14)

Self-deprecation may be believed and taken as the truth, It takes little to build a reputation; that you don’t want, Significantly more effort – to create one that you do. […]

Weekly Smile – (TTC #1000)

Last time, I popped over to Mum’s, I took my life in my hands and ventured into the loft! Dah Dah Dah! She had previously given me some rather nice […]

Stroke – (Weekly 6SS)

Have we forgotten the power of the hug?   The wonderful feelings that one can evoke,   Have more of an impact than many a drug.  The warmest emotions suffuse […]

Weekly Smile – (TTC #993)

Friends, Lindy and Steve made it round, Saturday, for a much needed catchup on life, the universe and world events. Over vegetarian moussaka, and courgette a la Grecque followed by […]

Life Renews – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Every goal aspired – is accomplished with one step, followed by the next. (Senryu) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt ‘Life Renews’ – Do click through for the rules […]

Tiger’s Eye – (Tanka Tuesday #277)

To open the creative sacral … That unleashes passionate lust; Take fast, light belly breaths and … Ignite the desire fire, Then blow more, more, it’s … Insatiable; That amber […]