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Changing Face
Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe (posted by Devereaux and Beth) “Write a poem based upon this picture:” Used to be lit by lamplight, now glaring street lights make it less homey. Being built up, you know. A tremendously tall … Continue reading
Forest Rules
Written for: Sunday Muse #159 We brake for ducks in a row. Originally we were on our way to see the Wizard. Found out its been done before, so we decided to stroll through the forest. Did not expect a … Continue reading
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Knowing Where The Cracks Are
Written for: Sunday Muse #157 (posted by Carrie) Tough town, cemented over with buildings and busyness. You have to find the cracks to be seen. http://thesundaymuse.blogspot.com/
Sally’s Alley
Written for: Life After Fifty- Sadje’s “What Do You See?” (luna’s on line) Smokers come to Sally’s Alley, where tables are set wide apart, nondescript white ashtrays on each. A rustic sea- side restaurant of limited menu choices making decisions … Continue reading
Holding Strong
Written for: Sunday Muse #154 Unwilling to cede his Winter throne, the lion attempts to stare down the milk-white lamb of Spring, soon to become next king. Each animal reflects a season. http://thesundaymuse.blogspot.com/
For A Dear Friend
Written for: Sunday Muse #153 I hear a deafening roar of a firearm. In my gut I know you are no more. Two feathers are all I find. My brave, intelligent friend–you were taken from me, but I sit in … Continue reading
A Face Speaks Silently
Written for: Sunday Muse #152 Anger in his eyes matches intensity of a hurt, pouting bottom lip. He stares at her with forest eyes darkening, giving a surreal look to the sclera. He stares at her in disbelief, wanting to … Continue reading
I See You
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Picture This – Ekphrastic Poetry 3 Trick is to have perfect balance on any knobby branch you may come upon. My feet cling when I am not on the wing. Eyes see wide, though I … Continue reading
In The Wild
Written for: Sunday Muse #151 lush coat of Spring red wolf nears season’s end wears Winter’s white camouflage http://thesundaymuse.blogspot.com/
Uncertain Future
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 Picture This – Ekphrastic Poetry 2 Fog pervades the skies as I balance on the edge of this old pier. Where is the sun that jewels mountains, sparkles water? Seems I have left the gleaming behind … Continue reading
