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May 2, 2023

The Expected One

Jim has been waitingthe expected one arrivestears sheath her vision,as the holy urn she holdscontains ashes of her mom. *** the rocky terrain,a lonely lane of life glows with expectationswhen her lover walks with her to assuage… More
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Published on May 02, 2023 22:12

April 25, 2023

#TankaTuesday – Specific form

A lovely love coveA covert awning for usIt’s charm enhanced byblossoms that hang overheadpairs of ducks swim merrily. *** Our favorite hauntthat added breeze to our loveI wait for you hereto soak in serenity our yearning… More
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Published on April 25, 2023 22:32

April 19, 2023

#Poetry Challenge – New Form

The challenge this week is to create a new form with 65 syllables or a combination of words that amount to 65, in celebration of Colleen’s 65th birthday. I created a form that I will… More
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Published on April 19, 2023 22:05

April 11, 2023

Lily Love #chōka

love breeze beguiled uswhen we planted white lilies –our precious flowersin our glorious garden.In gratitude, somebutterflies twirl, eager to plant vibrant kisses on pristine petals of lovea true commemoration  *** that our love was both – tenuous and… More
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Published on April 11, 2023 22:43

April 6, 2023

#BookReviews – Five #Stars for each one

It’s been a while since I shared the reviews of the books I’ve read. Here are some of my favorites, each one got glittering five stars from me. Redemption: A fabulous blend of mystery, suspense… More
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Published on April 06, 2023 03:55

March 28, 2023

My Picture Window #Etheree

This week, the challenge is “to share the view outside your window by writing a syllabic poem.” Here is the view from my window though the picture doesn’t show the howling wind and the continuous… More
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Published on March 28, 2023 12:29

March 21, 2023

#Ekphrastic #Poetry

Damsel of Buds Welcometo my gardento revel in colors,sprinkled by the dainty damselof buds. she strides with dreamy lull,creates the land of lovedoves coo – melodies that allurebeaus. fragranceblends with beauty,flutters with the petalsmisty dance of… More
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Published on March 21, 2023 11:59

March 14, 2023

Bliss of #Solitude

To walk with open arms and gather the gold. To reclineon the green grass and dream. To fly on the silvery clouds to touch the horizon. To soakin the glory of raw rain drops. To singwith the… More
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Published on March 14, 2023 11:47

March 8, 2023

#TankaTuesday #PhotoPrompt #Poetry

Coherent Colors Colors condescend here and mingle with perfect ease. Green dives into blue to create a calm combination. Peach perches on rocky terrain. I rise with the mist to kiss the clouds.  A wondrous… More
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Published on March 08, 2023 03:30

March 1, 2023

A favorite Spice

cardamom sweetand small,younger thanblack cardamomI am precious forthe fragrance I exude.I excel when crushed with love, enhance the taste of beveragesand add flavor to some sweet dishesdouble-edged – alluring smell, sublime taste.  A favorite of grandma… More
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Published on March 01, 2023 04:10