Tag Archives: music

Blossom Blues

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

Written for:  The Sunday Whirl, Wordle #372 Words:  matches, vision, blossomed, listen, bruised, numb, voices, unhinged, savor, edges, aches, nail A vision of voices arise from bruised blossoms of peonies, edges aching brown. She listens, absent -mindedly nibbling a nail. … Continue reading →

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That Certain Scream

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday  (posted by qbit(Randall) One’s Self, En-Mass Write a description of two or three tight paragraphs in which you describe one particular member or element of a set: ● one sparrow in a … Continue reading →

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Farmer’s Market

Posted on September 12, 2018 by

Written for:  –  Miz Quickly, “Whereness” Place ought to be easy. A place stays put. It can be described, objectively, until the cows come home and not be altered a bit by all that data. If by “place” we meant … Continue reading →

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Young and Older Lovers

Posted on September 1, 2018 by

Written for:  Miz Quickly, September How about a little mash-play this weekend? High/Low. You’ll need two source texts. I’m suggesting you use the verses of two songs, one with an elevated or spiritual tone and the other–not. Join them by … Continue reading →

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Music in Moonlight

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

Written for:  The Sunday Whirl  Wordle #356 Words:  call, breath, pass, alone, tell, harm, fiddle, shot, tower, late, treat, honey Fiddle me a tune, honey. It is late; we are alone. I will pour you another shot if you treat me right. Night … Continue reading →

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Longtime Friends

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – The Tuesday Platform  (posted by Rommy) Do you have an interest you bonded over with a beloved? Is there an interest any potential lovers must have if they’re going to last longer … Continue reading →

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Black And Blue

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – April Day 22 Poets of April – Pick a quote and photo to inspire your poem.  (posted by  Susie) “To write a blues song is to regiment riots and pluck gems from … Continue reading →

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Whistling From Below

Posted on April 1, 2018 by

Written for:  The Sunday Whirl, Wordle #345 Words:  whistle, yard, eggs, push, skin, muffle, pry, close, touch, clay, pit, listen Listen closely. Muffled whistles, haunting, pushing sound under my skin like pin-pricked goosebumps. Touch my face, feels wet, thick as … Continue reading →

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Conch Shell

Posted on March 30, 2018 by

Written for:  Carpe Diem #1396 Unfold Your Own Myth Today’s poem for your inspiration is taken from “The Essential Rumi” by Coleman Barks and is titled “Make Your Own Myth”. It’s a nice poem and it describes the wonders of creating … Continue reading →

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Draped in Veils

Posted on March 25, 2018 by

Written for:  The Sunday Whirl, Wordle #344 Words:  birth, veils, rain, broken, silky, soul, sharp, music, saturated, dish, truth, shadows Her silky soul draped in veils was broken– saturated by sharp shadows. Truth is blue music rained down on her … Continue reading →

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