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July 7, 2025
#BookReviews – Five Stars for Each One
Meadowlark Songs is a fascinating account of Kidney’s motherline legacy – a story of seven generations through challenging times. Many memorable and poignant moments have been captured by her with poise. It is a fabulous… More
Published on July 07, 2025 12:43
July 1, 2025
#TankaTuesday #Nonet + #WDYS #PhotoPrompt
Fading Light Have you walked the dark corridorsor sat buried in the delugewhere the soul strives to break free?Have you ever fallendown the cliff like athin waterfallcascadingdown tosink? Lostin thenew alleysof the valleywith no intent… More
Published on July 01, 2025 15:01
June 24, 2025
#TankaTuesday – Favorite Fruit
Litchi Sweet and delicious,exotic tropical fruit, harvested in June.remove the outer cover,savor the juicy delight. *** She’s the queen of fruits,rich in antioxidants, subtle aroma,and delectable flavorwhat a unique summer charm! © Balroop Singh Thanks to Colleen… More
Published on June 24, 2025 13:16
June 18, 2025
Time Tyranny #PhotoPrompt #WDYS
Time Tyranny When men try to tower over time,When hands of the clock are held by Satan, When shadows become larger than life,When past lessons are shoved into the crevices, When conflagrations spread unabated,When human… More
Published on June 18, 2025 04:35
June 10, 2025
#TankaTuesday #Moon Magic
Moon Magic Mesmerized by thesublime glory of the skyof today’s moonlight,the dark crevices of my heartembraced the magic of hope. “We ran as if to meet the moon.” –Robert Frost He told us aboutthe first… More
Published on June 10, 2025 12:21
June 3, 2025
#PhotoPrompt #Emotions #WDYS
Fantasy Flight Riding on the passion of writingYearning for the world of fantasy,Of the land that’s free,My muse escapes. And I sit,Searching for the doorsShe slammed shut. What am I without her?A slave to her… More
Published on June 03, 2025 03:26
May 27, 2025
#TankaTuesday #Haibun
In Wilderness Unknown paths don’t scare me now. A forest feigns a comforting arm, trees tantamount to companions with a difference and hours seem to stand still. Am I drifting into eremitism? Far away from… More
Published on May 27, 2025 10:51
May 20, 2025
When You Were Here #WDYS #Poetry
When You Were Here… Together we sat here as young loversI remember how my heart fluttered for you. Together we sat here, eager to know each otherI remember the first blush on your coy face.… More
Published on May 20, 2025 03:18
May 13, 2025
The Flowers #WDYS #Poetry Challenge
The Flowers The flowers I had broughtWhisper the story of our love,fading into the hazy surroundings. The day long wait crumbled,Hope melted at the western horizonForgiveness floundered at the altar of ego. One last promiseLay… More
Published on May 13, 2025 09:20
May 6, 2025
Zodiac Color #Poetry Challenge #Tanka
I belong to themagnitude of the sky andthe depth of oceansI emit vibes of calmness,trust, freedom and cohesion.~~ Positivityis my eternal messagelearn balance from me.My hues evoke divine link,I understand emotions.~~ Many mysteriesdwell in the… More
Published on May 06, 2025 11:02