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

Rant – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Self-doubt is hurtful, Spit out these damaging words – Then flush them away. (Senryu) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt – Do click through for the rules if you, too, […]

On Perfection – (Sijo Challenge #7)

None of us has it all figured; we all mess up at times. Pretending to be perfect, frankly, doesn’t make it so. Take responsibility, apologise and move on. (Sijo) Poem […]

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, […]

Confucius Says – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Flowing water knows – The paths of least resistance Are the best option. (Senryu) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt “Confucius Says” – Do click through for the rules if […]

Fruit Flies – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #405)

The bane of my life; I attack with bare knuckles – What’s it with fruit flies? (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #405 – BARE & FRUIT – Click through […]

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 […]

Pointless – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #404)

Use your eyes – Stop plowing the sand, Tis pointless. (Lune) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #404 – SAND & EYES – Click through for the rules, if you […]

Red Mist – (Weekly 6SS & Sijo Challenge)

Times are; when tempers fray, red mist erupts, air turns smokey blue. Consider the triggers, step back from the cause; then breathe deeply. Pull out grandma’s old cook book: she […]

Phoenix – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #401)

If in deep water, When intents go up in smoke – Seek the phoenix. (Serynu) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #401 – SMOKE & WATER – Click through for […]

Chilly – (One-Liner Wednesday)

A sunny response, To a frosty reception – Can melt and meld minds. (Senryu) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt “Chilly” – Do click through for the rules if you, […]

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) […]

Mirrors – (One-Liner Wednesday)

In the light  Of pure reflection – All seems clear (Lune) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt “In The Light” – Do click through for the rules if you, too, […]

The Sum Game

You get nothing back, When you multiply by naught – What then to invest? (Senryu)

Hook – (Weekly Decima#99)

Sometimes life, just gets in the way, Of the aims and goals you have made. Yet, if on the path you had stayed,  There’d have been a keen price to […]

Snack – (One-Liner Wednesday)

Mind paying the compliment, ‘snack’ To Janice, as she’ll blow her stack; Her eyebrows will knit When she has a fit – She’s more than a simple flap-jack! (Limerick) Post […]

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 […]

Take it Back? – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #399)

Take care not to pan, When delivering feedback – A bell can’t unring. (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #399 PAN/BELL– Click through for the rules, if you too, […]

Numbers – (One-Liner Wednesday)

When facing crossroads, Take a look at the numbers –  Math solves dilemmas. (Haiku) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt “Numbers” – Do click through for the rules if you, […]

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 […]

Bread! (Monday Limerick #65)

Next door neighbours, Peggy and Fred, Loved all things twixt butter and bread, A large glass of gin Would often begin – A feast with smoked ham and cheese spread! […]

Magic – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #398)

Honolulu Queen, Proffers flowers at midnight – Dragon fruit magic. (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #398 DRAGON/MAGIC– Click through for the rules, if you too, would like to […]

Sort! (Monday Limerick #62)

Chaz is a marine of true sort, With a girl in every port, His harem he loved, But they pushed and shoved – So often his plans they would thwart! […]

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 […]

Beware – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #396)

Weigh up your next move, Before taking the first step –  Lest it trips you up. (Senryu) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #396 Move & Step – Click through […]

Scars – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #395)

An insolent crust, Wounds as deeply as a knife – And scars just as deep! (Senryu) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #395– Click through for the rules, if you […]

Kiss! (Monday Limerick #60)

Chaz is a guy who’s really rock hard; He is big, beefy; and a tad scarred A kiss on the lips Is better than chips And … costs less than […]

On Belonging …

It’s in your nature To be liked and to belong; Not all norms are good. So stay true to your values; You can’t please everyone. (Tanka)

On Health …

Look after yourself, Your body, mind and spirit, All need fine feeding. Take not good health for granted; Invest well in this asset. (Tanka)