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

Wildlife Challenge day 5

Trees share resources, Through the fungal wood-wide web – Right under our feet! (Haiku) (Sir Harold Hillier Gardens) Inspired by the Wildlife Challenge. if you too would like to join […]

Wildlife Challenge day 4

A walk in the woods Is a sensuous pleasure – Especially with dogs! (Haiku) (Kingston Lacy, National Trust with Lindy, Steve, Beeble, Pips and Boyfriend) Inspired by the Wildlife Challenge. […]

Wildlife Challenge day 3

Light breeze rustles leaves, Disturbing slight the quiet – Adding to the peace. (Haiku) (Tranquility at ours!) Inspired by the Wildlife Challenge. if you too would like to join in, […]

Wildlife Challenge day 2

Lazy daisy lawn; Faces drawn to midday sun – Offers pure delight! (Haiku) (Pub garden at the Spy Glass, Bowleaze) Inspired by the Wildlife Challenge. if you too would like […]

Power

For good or for bad, Information has power – Take care with your choice. (Senryu) Photo by Pixabay

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, […]

Seeds – (Weekly Haiku Prompt 452)

Scatter seeds of hope Matter not where they might land – Each grow a green patch. (Senryu) Photo by RODNAE Productions Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #452 – Land […]

Embrace – (Sijo Challenge #45)

Recognise those who have great skills and embrace those that you own, Worry not of weaknesses; harness the strengths of one and all …. Focus on what can be achieved […]

Crown – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #440)

Drop self-obsession, Pursue spiritual peace – Open up your Crown … (Senryu) Photo by Louis-Charles Blais Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #440 – Crown & Drop – Click through […]

Trip- (Sijo Challenge #35)

Whenever you trip up, slip up, slide or take a tough tumble, Let all those who love you, soothe your ripped wounds, and tend to your pride, Be gentle with […]

Ha! – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Titter or chuckle, Giggle, laugh out loud, nay snort – All are contagious … (Senyru) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday “Ha!” – Do click through for the rules if […]

Fables – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #436)

Notable fables  Of fight, fire and passion – Leaves one wanting. (Senryu) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #438 – Fable & Fire – Click through for the rules, if […]

Adventure – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Dust off the fallout, Everything comes to an end – Welcome the advent. (Senyru) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday “That’s All Folks” – Do click through for the rules […]

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 […]

Cope- (Sijo Challenge #35)

Consider crucial contingencies, just in case you need them. Ensure you know the depth of the water, when you go wading – Life dishes out its fair share of strife, […]

Take Five – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #436)

Tis good to take five – Empty thoughts as they arrive, Let your calm revive, (Senryu) Photo by Mikhail Nilov Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #436 – Empty & […]

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 […]

Unbelievable Colouring – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Colour your thinking With healthy affirmations – Watch how you blossom (Senyru) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday “Unbelievable Colouring” – Do click through for the rules if you, too, […]

Silent Movies- (Sijo Challenge #30)

Ever wanted to master, how to get your message across? Study; impression, suggestion and the expression of art – Capture how to talk without words, like the silent movie stars! […]

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 […]

Taunt! – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #431)

The tempt to glance back – May haunt your aspirations, With dark memories. (Senryu Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #431 – Glance and Haunt – Click through for the […]

On Truth – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Beware the blarney, Myths, legends and tales of yore – There may be no truth. (Senyru) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday “Dragons & Fairy Tales” – Do click through […]

Why – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #428)

Refocus your eyes, When flames of passion flicker – Remember your ‘why”. (Senryu) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #428 – EYES & FLICKER – Click through for the rules, […]

Sleep Well- (One-Liner Wednesday)

To be at your best, When you bounce out of your bed – Get a good night’s rest. (Senyru) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday “He was a Fun Guy” […]

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) […]

Risk Alert – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Dig deep to explore What’s the worst that can happen – Now you know the risk! (Senyru) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt ‘Alert Creature’ – Do click through […]

Adversity – (Sijo Challenge #24)

Fear that you will choke, whenever the pressure gets too much? Practice, practice, practice and, forge a habit memory. Don’t second-guess honed skills – focus on steady breath instead. (Sijo) […]

Throne – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Paint a vivid picture, the whole part and parcel, as king of your castle – just imagine! (Abhanga) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt ‘Throne’ – Do click through […]