Tag Archives: Micro-poetry

Nowhere

Posted on May 22, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #77 – “nowhere fast” The fastest point between here and nowhere is a straight line Nowhere is a place without phones Why go nowhere fast if you don’t know where you are going? A young man … Continue reading →

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empty bottles

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #75 – “empty bottles” He collected her stash of vodka bottles emptied contents in sink threw bottles in trash wondered if he had found them all. Empty wine bottles on the mantel each one tells a … Continue reading →

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splash of water

Posted on April 25, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #73 – “splash of water” A champagne splash is better than water. In the splash of water from his hand she could see the future. The farmer had a lovely daughter who was deathly afraid of … Continue reading →

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Challenges

Posted on April 25, 2018 by

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Poems In April – The Tuesday Platform  (posted by Sanaa) “And for those of you who would like some inspiration for today, I suggest you try your hand at Twitter Poetry i.e. … Continue reading →

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A Wave

Posted on April 19, 2018 by

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – “Write Here.  Write Now.” (posted by Paul John Dear) “Write me a piece about living in the moment . . . that place where time stops.” “Forever is composed of nows.”~Emily Dickinson. … Continue reading →

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emptied box

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets – “emptied box” emptied of all treasure, it was simply an old shoe box. empty box allows imagination to fill it with wonders There once was an empty box in which Joe used to store his … Continue reading →

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a thick slice

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #71 – “a thick slice” she needs a thick slice of life A thick slice of brisket is a sin A man said his only vice was eating meat thickly sliced His wife scoffed, you think … Continue reading →

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far better

Posted on April 4, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #70 – “far better” far better to follow your own heart Thus far, anyone else could do a better job, even a monkey. His girlfriend sent him a letter said she found some far better than … Continue reading →

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sink

Posted on March 28, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #69 – “started to sink” nature’s game of power– start a sinkhole she sank into a well of depression red sun sinks into ocean The infamous Mr. Pink wanted everyone else to think he was a … Continue reading →

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following footsteps

Posted on March 20, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #68 – “following footsteps” footsteps follow him every time he takes a step tappings of conscience she follows footsteps soft-toed imprints in sand of her father If one foot steps on another, logically, pain follows. https://thetwiglets.wordpress.com/

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