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

Stay Strong – Ch#32 (Just one thing)

Observe, in the mirror, her refection, A woman … black … moreover … awarded. Ignoring, the barbed jibes, of rejection, Not rising, to assumptions, afforded. “Conservatory” arts well, rewarded This […]

Conviction – Ch#28 (Just one thing)

Cogitation, Cautiously, thoughtful; Concentrating, obsessing, analysing … The Conviction that’s bestirred. Considering, wondering, embracing … Cheerily, joyful; Contemplation. (Diamante) Photo by Retha Ferguson from Pexels Chapter 28 – Summary from the Wisdom of […]

Practice – Ch#22: (Just one thing)

Nurture your talent, Analyze every detail – Minutiae even, Then, practice, practice, practice, And practice – just a bit more. (Tanka) Photo by Oliver Sjöström from Pexels Chapter 22 – Summary from the […]

Give over Banksy (3TC #303)

Clean the wall again? It has been done twice this week – Give over ‘Banksy’ (Haiku) Photo by Markus Spiske from Pexels Post inspired by Pensitivity 101 and the Three Things Challenge #303 […]

Cheery bye! Weekly Haiku Prompt #315

Kiss the chimpanzee Cheery bye from the human – It’s good we evolved (Haiku) Photo by Francesco Ungaro from Pexels Haiku inspired by Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Prompt # 315 Chimpanzee & Kiss […]

No Regrets Ch#19: (Just one thing)

Hear not voices that say we can’t Overcome disability, Recover from adversity … Let not such wild seeds to implant; Instead; gather thoughts that enchant. Listen to that wee, little […]

Share Ch#18: (Just one thing)

Take life in your hands, Don’t waste a single moment – Share with those you love. (Haiku) PS – spookily … chapter 18 lands on the 18th July 2020, which […]

World Emoji Day – 17th July (Just for Fun)

Emojis emerged from Japan, The J Phone is where they began, None could have predicted,  Emotions depicted, Would’ve had such a long life span. 🤣 (Limerick) Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels Limerick […]

Positivity Ch#16: (Just one thing)

Getting stotious is good for the soul at times, Likewise, a tiddely wallow, does no harm, For goodness sake, be quick to snap out of it, Because, being positive has […]

Wonder! Ch#15: (Just one thing)

We loved the wonders Of nature, when we were young. Revive that magic, As we seek ways to conserve Our beautiful Blue Planet. (Tanka) Photo by Caleb Oquendo from Pexels Chapter 15 – […]

LIVE Life Ch#14: (Just one thing)

Life is amazing, Wrap it with nowt but passion – Plus hard work, of course! (Haiku) Photo by Artem Beliaikin from Pexels Chapter 14 – Summary from the Wisdom of Sandi Toksvig The […]

Finger Pointing – (Weekly Haiku Prompt#314)

Don’t point your finger, When the planet turns brown as – Three, point back at you! (Haiku) Photo by Rodolpho Zanardo from Pexels Inspired by Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge 314 […]

Be TRUE (Ch#11: Just One Thing)

Be curious and somewhat shrewd, Chase anything worth your betting, Keep knocking until you’re let in, Stay focussed, direct, but not crude, Not keeping in touch would be rude. Says […]

Dwindle & Ripple (Weekly Haiku Prompt #313)

Brushing aside the ripples That ran down her face – The teardrops dwindle (Haiku) Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Haiku inspired by Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Prompt #313 Dwindle & Ripple

Syzygy (Weekend Writing Prompt #164)

When Mercury is in retrograde, I blame the celeste for everything that’s gone awry. Shame it only happens thrice yearly. However, a syzygy occurs twice a month, – so why […]

ISOLATION (Ch#3: Just one thing)

Be patient, embrace the isolation, A must if you’re missing propinquity, Let go of thoughts of recrimination. Wallow not in regrets, nor self-pity.   Build a routine if you’re feeling […]

FOCUS Fully – (Ch#2: Just one thing)

Focus! Welcome the pain. Commit to what you chose, In the name of performance art … Fully! (Cinquain) Photo from Pexel Chapter 2 – Summary from the Wisdom of Marina […]

See & Listen – (Ch#1: Just one thing)

Let’s see everyone, We’ve all had parts in this play – Then, let us listen. (Haiku) Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Chapter 1 – Summary from the Wisdom of Bill Clinton The Post […]

Oh la la! – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #312)

So many actions, Are taken with good intent, – Without prior thought. (Haiku) Photo by P C from Pexels Post inspired by Ronovan and his Haiku Prompt Challenge #312 Intent & Thought

It’s Neverending (3TC #279)

Tis unusual –  To scoop a restful pause in A garden much loved (Haiku) Photo from Pexels Post inspired by Pensitivity 101 Three Things Challenge #279 Unusual, Restful, Loved