Tag Archives: light

Lantern Light

Posted on October 11, 2020 by

Written for: Sunday Muse #129 I walk by lantern light, reflecting the moon so far behind me. I walk by lantern light in a deserted darkness. I walk by lantern light. Where will it lead me? http://thesundaymuse.blogspot.com/

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Last Words

Posted on September 21, 2020 by

Written for: Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #37: Last Messages “In East Asia (Japan, China, Korea) there is a long tradition of death poems called jisei, reflecting on one’s own death and/or death in general. They are supposed to … Continue reading →

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Garage Suffocation

Posted on May 27, 2020 by

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – “Make some room”  (posted by Laura Bloomsbury) “Conjure a room or rooms in the literal, functional, metaphorical, imaginary, and/or fantastical sense.” A converted garage served as my apartment long ago. I was able to … Continue reading →

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“holding light”

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #170 – “holding light” She was enchanted by fireflies holding light. Lit candles hold their light, flickering and tattooing shapes on the wall. people close to me take away light held inside their death dims my … Continue reading →

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renga with beach diamonds

Posted on February 9, 2020 by

Written for:  Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #114 Renga With … beach diamonds “This weekend I love to challenge you to create a Renga with several haiku poets. Your task is to add the two-lined stanza towards it. You can choose … Continue reading →

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“first sunray”

Posted on January 19, 2020 by

Written for:  Carpe Diem #1796 – New Beginnings . . . First Sunray scents of Ume blossoms– the sun rises like a marvel ah, this mountain pass ~ Basho ~ sleepy daffodils petaled eyelids open under sweep of first light … Continue reading →

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Glowing Hearts

Posted on December 2, 2019 by

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #271 – Grown-Up Christmas List “When we were children we wrote out our Christmas Wish List. Now as we’ve gotten older, Natalie Cole’s rendition of “Grown-Up Christmas List” comes to mind. What rises to … Continue reading →

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Light Reflection

Posted on November 21, 2019 by

Written for:  Poetics Aside 2019 PAD November Chapbook Challenge – Day 20 For today’s prompt, write a light poem. The poem could involve light, like from a light bulb or the sun. Or it could involve the concept of being … Continue reading →

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Twilight Thoughts

Posted on August 23, 2019 by

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Toads Out of  Standard “A Guest Appearance by Kenia Santos  (posted by Kerry) I present you with post-rock! “For today’s challenge, choose a song from the list below and use it as … Continue reading →

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Red Cedar

Posted on August 3, 2019 by

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads:  Wordy Thursday with Wild Woman- “The Art of Emily Carr” “Today, my Toadly friends, we are immersing ourselves in the art of Canadian artist Emily Carr, a visionary artist ahead of her time, … Continue reading →

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