Memories [sijo]

Memories tend to drizzle down     more than come in downpours Misting feelings from the past    into Now at random times What is plentiful in emotion     is lacking in chronology Photo taken in Troy, MI The Day Twenty-eight prompt is to write a poem in the Korean verse form, sijo.

Wish You Were Here

Dear Printemps,Bleeding hearts are calling youGrey skies long for blueIt’s April now in MichiganDear Spring, please come anewLove,LuAnne Postcard photo by Yoksel Zok courtesy of Unsplash.Stamp graphic courtesy of USPS (discontinued). The Day Seven prompt is to write a poem titled “Wish You Were Here” that takes its inspiration from the idea of a postcard. … More Wish You Were Here

Window Gazing

No critic abides within the poet while gazing out the window The lichen, the trees, the squirrels, the rocks, the woodpecker tap tap tapping outside compose their unique poemssans critic as does the poet inside gazing out the window Yet sometimes windows need cleansing   Photo was taken of me window gazing as I often … More Window Gazing

Frolic

Got a hole in my pocket but I can take that risk Got a giggle in my middle, it’s a secret I can taste Got a wonder at my fingertips, a wrinkle in my wink, Got a ticked stamped with stardust to the destination YES Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Arboreal Ode

Creaking limbs like katydidsmake tapestry of backlit cloudsTangled roots that sing in chorusnourish leaves through xylem veins Birds find shelter, squirrels find playscapesI find time resigned alonefor her to offer ancient wisdomthrough her doorway to Enough Image created by AI, altered through Corel PaintShop Pro

Wrapped in Dreams

New moon wrapped in dreams tumbles through the rising dark braiding harmony with hope and change Attention is another word for love Photo by Brandon Russell courtesy of Unsplash. View Preview

Night and Day

Day fills with tasks and social obligations, Night fills with dreams and mystic magic Day wears you down, Night rejuvenates, Day is distinct, Night is obscure I will savor the day with all its color and sunshine I will revere the night with its practice in mortality Image by Placidplace courtesy of Pixabay