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I only started writing poetry in 2020 during the Covid Lockdown – a self-imposed challenge that I have loved … Enjoy!

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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) […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]