Deed – (Monday Limerick #14)
Steve is an old man in need, Of sorting his nephews’ greed, They all really care Who gets the best share – Best flayed in his dying deed! (Limerick) Post […]
Rhyme – (Monday Limerick #11)
Jane would only work ‘Just in Time’, The ambition seemed quite sublime, Except in a crunch With no time for lunch, It disturbed her rhythm and rhyme! (Limerick) Post inspired […]
Gold – (Monday Limerick #9)
Tom is both determined and bold, His aim is to go for … just gold, He knows not to stop When reaching for top: Each step is rewarded ninefold! (Limerick) […]
Expedition- (Tanka Tuesday #236)
When you set your sights On a goal that is worthwhile, Nothing will dissuade; Send you on a different path – To the one that lights the way (Tanka) Poem […]
Shift – (Six Sentence Story #169)
We’re going for the shift A change in our thoughts, To stop future worry: what has been and what’s gone. We need to act upon, A movement in state. -o0o- […]
Scorch – (Monday Limerick #59)
There once was a comic called Brian, Whose wit was as hot as an iron, His words could scorch Like a blowtorch;Withal … he was more lamb – than lion! […]
Centring – (Six Sentence Story #168)
Tense muscles, sweating palms A racing heart beat? Symptoms of stress related anxiety Stoking dubiety In your competence. -o0o- Choose instead to focus On the energy. It flows with vigorous […]
Media – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #366)
All news media – Forever weaves its vile web Of lies and deceit (Senyru) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #366 – Weave/Web. Click through for the rules, if you […]
Viridity – (Tanka Tuesday #234)
Such are the doldrums, Impasses, and quagmires, That naif thoughts can’t cross – Encourage placidity; Moreover, viridity … (Tanka) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #234. This week’s theme […]
Smile – (Monday Limerick #59)
There is this sweet, little girl called Inga,She has a face upon which to linger,Her beautiful smileWill often beguile,And twist you around her pinky finger! (Limerick) Post inspired by Esther […]
The Goal – (Weekly Decima Prompt #64)
Before you start to cheer and clap Check you have not dropped the ball … Pride often comes before a fall. Your prowess might send back a slap Don’t get […]
Bliss – (Monday Limerick #58)
There is this young farmer called Chris, The news, he would always dismiss, One hot sunny day Sparks burn down his hay; Ignorance is not always bliss! (Limerick) Post inspired […]
To Feel – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #365)
Embrace both feelings – Sometimes we cry, sometimes laugh; Life dishes all sorts. (Senyru) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #365 – We/Laugh. Click through for the rules, if you […]
Remembered – (Tanka Tuesday #232)
When saying goodbye To loved ones A sad tear drop falls In a toast to all good times Remembered (Lune-Hirogatta) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #232. This week’s […]
Torrents – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #358)
When God is crying – Reach out with a tender touch To those who get wet. (Haiku) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #364 – TENDER & WHO. Click through […]
The Dream – (Monday Limerick #58)
Ben and Jerry had a great dream,They wanted a breakfast ice-cream,They made cookie dough,As soft as pure snow,It is now the best selling theme! (Limerick) Post inspired by Esther Chilton’s […]
Gossip – (Weekly Decima Prompt #63)
When you chatter n’er do natter, Share idle tattle nor rumour; Diss with just that smidge of humour. Entrust Town Criers to scatter. Relevant news that doth matter. Whilst you […]
Blow – (Weekly Decima Prompt #62)
When dreaming big takes breath away, Anxiety melds with self-doubt, Just how, you will bring it about. Thinking you could never allay, Resists your making bold headway … Detailing each […]
Discovery – (Tanka Tuesday #231)
Try every which way; Be forever curious; Leave no stone unturned – You’ll never know what you’ll find, In your search for a breakthrough. (Tanka) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka […]
Solstice – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #358)
Birds; they chirp and sing, Welcoming the longest day – Sad; the globe doth warm. (Haiku) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #363 – CHIRP & SING. Click through for […]
The Coach – (Monday Limerick #57)
Team Coach, Alf, sure is a headache, He will pounce on every mistake, And once in a while, He adds one more mile, To ensure we are still awake! (Limerick) […]
Bored? – (Shi-Rensa Haiku)
When time doth drag on, Dust off the boredom dandruff – Seek a diversion. -o0o- Seek a diversion, Count back from ninety in threes? Rise to the challenge. -o0o- Rise […]
Wake – (Weekly Decima Prompt #61)
Flotsam and jetsam could disturb, Whatever follows in your wake. It would be good not to mistake Those gems, (that had seemed quite superb), May well shift, switch, and so […]
Hot Shot – (Monday Limerick #56)
Eddie so wanted a hot spot, To chance his Olympic moon shot, In reaching for stars He raises the bars, But talent he really has not! (Limerick) Inspired by the […]
Whim – (Weekly Decima Prompt #57)
When everyone thinks you are mad, Yet, still you go out on a limb, In order to follow your whim. Taking it up to the launch pad, Knowing it could […]
Ice Bath – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #358)
Increase endorphins, Lower heart, rapid beating – Plunge into ice bath. (Haiku) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #358 – RAPID & PLUNGE. Click through for the rules, if you […]
Just One Step – (Tanka Tuesday#225)
When fear saps your zest, And you feel, oh so hopeless; No longer alive – Go take a step; just one step, Because action will best angst. (Tanka) Poem prompted […]
Sleep! – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #357)
Memory leaking … How high is your refresh rate? Go to sleep sooner. (Senryu) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #357 – HIGH & REFRESH. Click through for the rules, […]
Zut Alors! – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #356)
Red wine spilt, On white table cloth – Thus pink stain! (Luna) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #356 – RED & WHITE. Click through for the rules, if you […]
Pawn – (Six Sentence Story #157)
The soul of the Chess board, The unwitting Pawns Unique arrangement will prevail or call quits. In this battle of wits … Overlook them not. -o0o- Unpredictable are Both Bishops […]
Ode to the Sunflower – (Tanka Tuesday#223)
Tilting face, Smiling at the sun, Growing strong, Standing tall, Producing sumptuous seeds – You lift our spirits. (Shadorma) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge. This weeks theme “Pick […]
