Tag Archives: shelter

What the Shelter Holds

Written for: Sunday Muse #235 Homeless man, blue veins prominent on cold fingers. He lingers in cave-like space, his face hidden under lid of a cardboard box. A frightened baby bird of lemon hue seeks shelter on the man’s thigh. … Continue reading

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Tea and Cupcakes

Written for: Poets and Storytellers (posted by Rommy) Merriam-Webster defines a way station as 1: a station set between principal stations on a line of travel (such as a railroad) 2: an intermediate stopping place. “Use the idea of a … Continue reading

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Touch of Trees

Written for:  Wednesday Muse #10  (posted by Toni) “Shinrin Yoku” (Forest Bath) Shinrin Yoku – This is the healing way of Forest Therapy. It is the medicine of simply being in the forest. So write about tree healing. Write about … Continue reading

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Fierce Heat and Friendship

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub  – Haibun Monday  (posted by hayesspencer) Summer is slowly winding down and this morning, there was a tad bit of cool in the air – which has long since dissipated! My prompt for you all … Continue reading

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Alder

Written for:  Carpe Diem #991, Alder Primarily a wetlands and swamp tree, the alder’s root system is often submerged in watery areas. As such, the Celts observed their roots serving as intricate shelter systems to fish, specifically trout and salmon. Further, … Continue reading

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