Balroop Singh's Blog, page 12
September 5, 2023
#Etheree #Poetry Challenge – 336
A Mute Beauty Peacehoversaround hera mute beauty,a sculpture that stares expressionless, voiceless. her mind is a clean slate nowshe can’t hear you, her eyes follow, imploring you to understand pain that lies within her, waiting for Yama.***Ardently, this young… More
August 29, 2023
#Ekphrastic Challenge #Poetry
The Wait Adrift, alone, I pine,everyday I look out, separated by a windowwaiting. just forone glance, one chanceto prove my commitment, to pass the test of my patience,my love. will she turn her face once?will I hold on for… More
August 22, 2023
#Seasonal #Poetry
irksome muggy heat bristles for sudden showersoppressive August *** dahlias toss their headsscented breeze brings a messagewe’re ready to go *** carpenter bees buzzsome survive on sunflowersfireflies mate and die *** summer dresses matchcolorful beach umbrellas waves… More
August 15, 2023
#TankaTuesday #Photoprompt #Poetry
Nurtured with soft love,my sunflower glows with lightwatch each petal sprout,widen, thrive and radiate – breathing a message of life*** Sunflower sulks now, has alienated herself, turned her face away. when did the winds of hubris blow away your faith… More
August 8, 2023
#TankaTuesday & #NewRelease #Poetry
This week’s challenge invitation is to explore the world of collective animal nouns. Hop over to Colleen’s site for more details about this interesting challenge. A host of sparrowsflit and flutter in delightcourtyard is mirthfulwith… More
August 7, 2023
#NewRelease by Lauren Scott #Poetry #BookReview
Today we are celebrating ‘Ever So Gently’ by Lauren Scott. A combination of free verse and syllabic poetry like haiku, tanka, etheree, shadorma etc. this is a lovely collection of poetry. I’ve already read this delightful… More
July 30, 2023
Coming Home #BookReview
When I picked up ‘Coming Home,’ I didn’t realize I would be transported to India, as for me, this book brought a myriad memories. Though Smitha takes us through the streets of Bangalore, Kerala and… More
July 25, 2023
#Ekphrastic #Poetry Challenge #Blason
Harmony Mother nature’s beauty surpasses all; dames fade into oblivion the moment she walks with elegant steps and summons clouds to create harmony. Her soft kisses soften the azure skies, her visage acquires various contours,… More
July 18, 2023
#Imayo – Specific form Challenge
This week’s challenge is to write an Imayo poem. Your subject must be about a 🦃bird! 🐦⬛ It can be any type of bird. The Imayo is a literal poem, which does not include symbolism,… More
July 4, 2023
Celtic Tree Astrology #Poetry Challenge
ELDER – THE SEEKERNovember 25 – December 23 Elder types tend to be freedom-loving and sometimes appear to be a bit wild compared to the other Celtic tree astrology signs. In younger years, you may… More
