Tag Archives: Micro-poetry

stone steps

Posted on September 18, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #94 – “stone steps” down to the crypt on steps of stone   Will you be my stepping stone? I will buy you an ice cream cone.   Steps in disarray leaning this way and that … Continue reading →

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grey coast

Posted on September 4, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #92 – “like a coastal grey” graceful ballet landing a coastal grey heron She called him coastal grey; he changed the color of skies. sea shadows a coastal grey whale washed up on shore There once … Continue reading →

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shock

Posted on August 29, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #91 – “a slight shock” more than a light shock when he was hit by lightning Each item is a slighter shock on the evening news A shock-jock promoting hatred on a radio station in Madrid … Continue reading →

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Losing Nature

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~The World Is A Beautiful Place (posted by Sumana) “The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.”— Milton “The world is a beautiful place … Continue reading →

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The Real Deal

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Micro-Poetry~A Poem As (posted by Kerry) Can words convey that taste of cold salt on your lips fresh from the ocean? Can words be as lovely as the rush and tingle of falling … Continue reading →

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creek soaking

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #89 – “soaking in a creek” dirty socks soaking in a creek take a peek Using the creek as their own private tub, sparrows soak. A young man who was well spoken was appalled to hear … Continue reading →

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ivy draped

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #88 – “ivy draped” In a quaint cottage draped in ivy An old woman sipped mint ice tea, freshly brewed, mint from her garden. She did not have to beg anyone’s pardon for adding her own … Continue reading →

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Mastering Sails

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #87 – “a mast and sail” After the captain’s mast, he would sail no more. Up the mast he climbed and fell. His body sails the ocean. There once was a sailor named Earl who set … Continue reading →

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voice like merry bells

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #86 – “voice like merry bells words left his mouth tinkling like merry bells joy resounds when she speaks like merry bells singing mellifluous voice bells of merry making rang from the tower’s voice sprinkling silver … Continue reading →

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pale sun

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – “Get Listed:  July Edition” (posted by Sanaa) I chose:  consider, pale, sun, leaves when you consider pale sun weakening sky, do you wonder how leaves and flowers maintain vibrance? http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/

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