On Careering …
Let life slow unfurl; Calm down – rush not into things. Wait a tad to see What’s beyond the next corner – Ere career at fuel-stoked speed. (Tanka)
Score! (Monday Limerick #59)
Black belt, Joel will often trip Right over his big, bottom lip, He always keeps score and often gets sore – If his foe, he can not outstrip! (Limerick) With […]
Purple … (Tanka Tuesday)
Purple, so regal, Values different viewpoints, Calmly authentic. Powerful wisdom is where Knowledge and empathy meld. (Tanka) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #255. This week, it’s choose your […]
Burned – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #391)
When playing with fire, Wear a pair of stout, old gloves – Lest fingers get burned (Senryu) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #391 BURN & old– Click through for the […]
I’m Back (Monday Limerick #58)
New Year; “time for a change”, thought Zack From the threat of his own blackjack. He struck that voice imp That sends his flair limp – Getting his genius back […]
Sodden – (Tanka Tuesday Prompt #389)
winter winds; leaves drift shrivelled, with no safe haven – damned to be sodden. (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge #256. This week it’s to write a Haiku. […]
Lost – (Six Sentence Story #187)
When we make a mistake, all is not quite lost. Dance around on the wild side. Why ever not? Worry less of the opportunity cost, Take the big risk and […]
Solutions – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #385)
Leaf through solutions, When troubles pile into mounds – There’ll be an answer. (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #385 – Leaf/Mounds. Click through for the rules, if you too, […]
Lark (Monday Limerick #27)
Fashionista, Alexander McQueen, Was addicted to cocaine and caffeine, Got up with the lark Retired when t’was dark – And was productive ‘all’ hours in between! (Limerick) With thanks to […]
Pride – (Weekly Decima)
Be proud of what you do and toast, All those who’ve helped you on your way … Opening every closed gateway; Commend what you do well, and boast. Beware others […]
SAD … (Tanka Tuesday)
Right now Tis the SAD time Of the evolving year; Colourful leaves descend below – Nestling … Belying internal black storms – That monger mental health; Such dark days cause […]
Big Ben – (Weekly Haiku Prompt)
Snail gear releases, Rack pin falls striking Big Ben – Keeping pace with time. (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #382 – Snail/Pace. Click through for the rules, if you […]
Kindness? (Tanka Tuesday + Blogtober #29)
Much empathy from A good and generous heart, Will give kids Candy On a wet and windy night, Knowing they salute Samhain. (Tanka) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge. […]
I Canceled – (Weekly Decima & Blogtober #28)
The problem with ‘I’m all right Jack” Is that we’ll always be alone. Since others will follow our tone, Any actions tend to bite back, Giving our butts a forceful […]
Shrooms – (Weekly Haiku Prompt & Blogtober #26)
Grimble Gromble finds Something new among the pots – Shrooms shrooms the Gnome croons (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #381 – Gnome/Pots. Click through for the rules, if you […]
Ring (Monday Limerick #22)
Sam became a life coach, last Spring,Soothing cark is really his thing,Can’t think of a planWhen s**t hits the fan –Why don’t you just give him a ring? (Limerick) With […]
Unbelievable – (Blogtober #23)
Orange Hunters Moon Truly unbelievable – Hanging in darkness (Haiku) Also linking with The Saxophone Player’s Wife #Blogtober troupe, for encouragement! Advertisements
Cherry Blossom – (Weekly Haiku Prompt & Blogtober #19)
A heavenly fête – The Himalayan Cherry, Pink blossoms waltzing. -o0o- Pink blossoms waltzing – Soft petals stroke bare branches, Away the green leaves. -o0o- Away the green leaves – Tis the Autumnal season, […]
Blue (Monday Limerick #21)
The cheerleader was feeling blue, What was wrong, she hadn’t a clue, No one was best pleased As she fiercely sneezed – Then, crawled back to bed with the flu! (Limerick) […]
Twilight Hue (Tanka Tuesday + Blogtober #16)
Glorious gloaming, Masks the darker undertone, In the midst of night, Meantime autumnal colours, Blaze bright belying what’s next. (Tanka) Poem prompted by Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge. This week we’re […]
Three Wishes (6SS + Blogtober #15)
If you had three wishes, How would you use them – Rewind that video, erase the harsh words? The screech of Raven birds, That echo; echo. -o0o- Perhaps you’ll imagine, […]
Nothing’s New Under the Sun – (Weekly Decima & Blogtober #14)
Movie Review of the crass teen flick; a dang’rous liaisons rehash. Hero climax dies in car crash, Saving the proverbial chick. “Cruel Intentions” last track’s pick, Cost 1 million dollars to […]
Never Again (LMMM & Blogtober Day 9)
WholeThirty? Never sayNever again!Lol (Lanturne) PS – Tis day 9 of Whole30 and Go Sober – 22 more days to go! Also day 9 #Blogtober so linking with Christine, The Saxophone Player’s Wife’s troupe, for encouragement! The […]
No Word of a Lie (Monday Limerick)
Bank account is empty – don’t know why, There’s no wine on this diet to buy, Not being funny It costs more money – For ‘super foods’ and that is […]
Family Life (Blogtober #5)
Banana for breakfast, Egg and avocado for lunch, Chicken potato soup, With roast carrot croutons to crunch. Healthy eating may not … Suit family life – just my hunch! PS […]
Zeal – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #378)
Beware of avid, Over-enthusiasm – When the worm doth turn. (Senryu) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku prompt #378 – Worm/Avid. Click through for the rules, if you too, would like to […]
Christmas Shopping (Blogtober #3)
Boyfriend’s downstairs mincing and chopping, Determined we should not be stopping; Sorting menus to dine With no glass of red wine – (Sigh) Guess it’s time to start Christmas Shopping! […]
Life’s not always fair … (Tanka Tuesday)
Cheat not on fair rules – Give all every chance to shine; Toe the starting line. -o0o- Toe the starting line – Get set and ready to go; When the […]
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) […]
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