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, […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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) […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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) […]
Green (Tanka Tuesday #263)
sown seedlings peek out – immature, yet to blossom into pulchritude. (Haiku/Senryu) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #263. This week, the theme is Colour Poetry and the prompt […]
Transitions (Tanka Tuesday #262)
Step into your public’s shoes, Understand their needs; Where are they – on their journey? Noting specific feedback … That moves them from there to now! (Tanka) Poem prompted by […]
On Words – (Tanka Tuesday)
When someone bites upon, Something we have uttered, We may well have cluttered – Our words with crap! (Abhanga) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #260. This week, it’s […]
Purple … (Tanka Tuesday)
Purple, so regal, Values different viewpoints, Calmly authentic. Powerful wisdom is where Knowledge and empathy meld. (Tanka) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #255. This week, it’s choose your […]
Sodden – (Tanka Tuesday Prompt #389)
winter winds; leaves drift shrivelled, with no safe haven – damned to be sodden. (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #256. This week it’s to write a Haiku. […]
SAD … (Tanka Tuesday)
Right now Tis the SAD time Of the evolving year; Colourful leaves descend below – Nestling … Belying internal black storms – That monger mental health; Such dark days cause […]
Kindness? (Tanka Tuesday + Blogtober #29)
Much empathy from A good and generous heart, Will give kids Candy On a wet and windy night, Knowing they salute Samhain. (Tanka) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge. […]
Twilight Hue (Tanka Tuesday + Blogtober #16)
Glorious gloaming, Masks the darker undertone, In the midst of night, Meantime autumnal colours, Blaze bright belying what’s next. (Tanka) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge. This week we’re […]
Three Wishes (6SS + Blogtober #15)
If you had three wishes, How would you use them – Rewind that video, erase the harsh words? The screech of Raven birds, That echo; echo. -o0o- Perhaps you’ll imagine, […]
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