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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Weekly Smile – (TTC #986)
There was no petition for a Platinum Jubilee Party in our tiny little cul-de-sac. We are an eclectic bunch of neighbours who quite happily chat away but have never socialised, […]
On Mercury – (Tanka Tuesday #276)
When bedlam prevails, Check Mercury’s position In the universe; It maybe in retrograde – That’s a jolly good excuse! (Tanka) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #276. This week, […]
Weekly Smile – (TTC #979)
Last week saw the second anniversary of Dad’s final departure. To keep his memory alive, Boyfriend and I have been sorting the front and back lawns. He’d have loved that; […]
Weekly Smile – (TTC #965)
Sorry – it’s no good I simply can’t fit the three word challenge into this week’s weekly smile. I haven’t had a migraine, and nor did I have toothache (although […]
Weekly Smile – (TTC #965)
It’s been a long time since we gave caution a long throw and took off for an impromptu escape. This weekend, Boyfriend spotted that there was a freestyle Jive dance […]
On Patience – (Tanka Tuesday #273)
Tested Facts support you. Temper the need to act, Before you gather evidence. Eschew Folk wisdom that stymies the truth. Such, it is salient, To acquire … Patience. (Butterfly Cinquain) […]
Weekly Smile – (TTC #958)
The garden winked this weekend; the weather was too good to ignore it. We set to the back lawn with shears for a short back and sides. A few obvious […]
Pure White – (Tanka Tuesday #272)
Associated with perfection, It symbolises; chastity, Honesty, cleanliness, good. Personified by the Unicorn and lamb; All religions Adopt it Such is White! (Nonet) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge […]
Weekly Smile – (TTC #951)
After last week’s lovely time in Bath, we are back to earth this Mayday weekend. This wet and windy Sunday, was spent clearing out the garage once again – this […]
Game Over – (Tanka Tuesday #271)
Be prepared For swift reactions, To your move. Don’t assume That, when you take advantage, They will be asleep. (Shadorma) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #271. This week, […]
Weekly Smile – (TTC #930)
We took Franny out for a long weekend; it had been planned for some time. Saturday saw Bath V Northampton rugby; twas a forgone conclusion we’d lose; so no major […]
Weekly Smile – (TTC #930)
I did write a Weekly Smile, when I was in Italy last week! Just found that the Internet system beat me! I didn’t have my lap top – just had […]
Army Dreamers (Song Lyric Sunday)
Ever since Kate Bush first launched on the music scene in 1978 with Wuthering Heights, I loved her theatrics. This is from the same album, not the released video but, […]
On Smiles (Tanka Tuesday #268)
Radiant smiles bring joy, They spread a golden verve, All those it tints deserve In ardor, bask. (Abhanga) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #268. This week, the challenge […]
Weekly Smile – (TTC #909)
Not being one to brag but … I am quite pleased with my smile this week. This is Skadi who has a pre-density to scratch the the dining room wall […]
Weekly Smile – (TTC #902)
Loving the new robust looking greenhouse. It took, pretty much, three days to erect. That is forever; compared to the three hours that was spent on the flimsy one; (that […]
Perfect Panacea (Tanka Tuesday #264)
A great many people, Dwell on little, Yet enjoy fruitful lives. Money is no perfect panacea To life’s problems. Happiness can’t be bought – It’s not for sale. (twisted abhang) […]
Weekly Smile – (TTC #895)
Well, well, well what to choose from this week’s smiles that fit the prompts? It is harsh to find grins when there is so much angst in the world … […]
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