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 […]
Theatrics – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #355)
Be it sad or glad, Such is the thrill of it all – To love the theatre (Haiku) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #355 – SAD & THRILL ). […]
Oh No! – (Monday Limerick #56)
Help! I’m in need of a nurse,This pain is getting much worse,If it doesn’t heal,I might just repeal,Instead, call straight for the hearse! (Limerick) (Just kidding – we all hope […]
60,000 Thoughts – (Six Sentence Story #156)
Sixty thousand thoughts every day, So many of them, unrequited. Effervescent energy at play, Pop in, and out again, excited. -o0o- Every once in a while, one will reign And […]
Au Revoir – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #354)
No form of lament, Since Summer is on the cusp – Spring is hard to mourn (Haiku) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #354 – FORM & MOURN ). Click […]
Stubborn – (Monday Limerick #55)
The ‘amazing’, red head, Mary Jane, Knew not, that Spiderman stopped the train, Her trust was slighted, Their love was blighted; Pride swallowing is not what she’d deign! (Limerick) Post […]
Fight the Fears – (Weekly Decima Prompt #53)
When life throws at us, a curve ball, And all we want to do is seethe; Place the palm on belly and breathe. Think what’s the worst that could befall, […]
Contemplation – (Tanka Tuesday#221)
Take a look around If you ever feel hopeless No need to go far Bliss is there to discover On mindful contemplation (Tanka) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge […]
Make Shift – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #353)
At some point branch out – Move beyond what’s expected, Making swift such change (Senryu) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #353 – Branch & Swift ). Click through for […]
Sportsmanship – (Monday Limerick #53)
The tennis champ, Lindsay Davenport,Whether she was on, or off the court,Would take it on the chin,If she didn’t quite win,And was always a jolly good sport! (Limerick) Post inspired […]
The Water Boatman – (Weekly Decima Prompt #52)
There is a ‘minute’ male insect, Who will make his fair share of noise. Whenever he rattles his toys, He deserves a certain respect. This sound is designed to affect, […]
Driving Home – (Tanka Tuesday#220)
For utmost impact Make sure you’re exact, Keep words both simple and clear. To drive a point home In full monochrome; You need to be ‘quite’ austere. -o0o- A spelling […]
Bless You! – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #352)
Spring nudges nature. Bees tickle pink blossoms that … Sneeze ‘golden’ pollen! Add ants, ticks, fruit flies and fleas; All pesky prices to pay. (Tanka) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku […]
HowZat! – (Monday Limerick #53)
My nephew, Alec, who loves his cricket, Is a bowler with a golden ticket, If you catch my drift, Tis a splendid gift, To yell HowZat! when taking a wicket. […]
Revolution? – (Weekly Decima Prompt #51)
Honour culture has claimed its cause. For many a millennia Males led the differentia. A ‘duel’ would resolve the flaws, Countless lives were lost – just because. Then rule of […]
Top Gear – (Six Sentence Story #153)
Tis comfortable to be in cruise control, But do take note of complacency creep. Keep a keen look out for that darn pothole, That’ll swallow you in a micro-sleep. -o0o- […]
Pouting – (Tanka Tuesday #219)
Spring breeze pouts … Cherry Blossoms dance, Heavenly. (Lune – Haiku)) This post is inspired by Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Challenge #219 This week we are to craft a Haiku or Senyru. […]
The Boss – (Monday Limerick #51)
Our business chief is called Joss, She makes a pretty good boss, She’s fair with our pay, Oft gives praise away, And hardly ever gets cross! (Limerick) Post inspired by […]
The Storm – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #351)
Take comfort, When feelings erupt – They will calm. (Lune) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #351 – Comfort & Erupt). Click through for the rules, if you too, would […]
Negotiate – (Weekly Decima Prompt #50)
Prepare, so as not to be floored, Consider the alternate view, If you are seeking to breakthrough The zone of potential accord. Look for what each might afford, To lessen […]
Sleep! – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #349)
At twilight tis good, To lose the chirp in your head – And so wake refreshed. (Senryu) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #350 – CHIRP & TWILIGHT. Click through […]
Suits You! – (Monday Limerick #51)
My mate Matt had quite an obsession. When hosting a networking session, He’d wear a pink suit with short-shorts to boot, To much make a good first impression! (Limerick) Post […]
On Frustration – (Six Sentence Story)
Let go of your fury In dignified fashion. The flip side of passion Is frustration. -o0o- When you’re just plain angry, Unbalanced, off kilter; Remember to filter Your responses. -o0o- […]
Spring Forward – (Weekly Decima Prompt #49)
Tis the Spring equinox today. Time to draw a line under all That you chose to change in the fall, But did not – much to your dismay. Recriminations, let […]
Immortality – (Tanka Tuesday #217)
Immortality – Our lives so ephemeral, Will be remembered, By how we treated others. And such is our legacy? (Tanka) This post is inspired by Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Challenge #217 This […]
Choices – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #349)
In life there are those, Who like cookies soft not crisp – But there’s room for both! (Senryu) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #349 – CRISP & SOFT. Click […]
Karaoke – (Monday Limerick#49)
Our dear friend Whale, who lives in Hong Kong, So loves a karaoke sing song, It helps sort out his stress, When his brain is a mess, And then … […]
Get Ahead – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #348)
Be nobody’s fool; Decide where you’d like to be – To get your head start. (Senryu) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #348 – FOOL & HEAD. Click through for […]
Brain Drain – (Monday Limerick#49)
My darling daughter is Laura Jane, Just like her Dad she drives me insane, She loves to be tidy, Like many Girl Friday, But oftentimes – it does in my […]
Start! – (Weekly Decima Prompt #45)
You’ve a great idea; take heart, Don’t listen to that niggling doubt; Check whether it has any clout. If research looks good on the chart, Don’t wait, take a step, […]
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