#NationalPoetryMonth Day 26: Journey

Today, for Day 26, I give you a haibun, an interesting mix of prose poetry and haiku. Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay   Journey   A dusty road, down from the mountains, leaving the snow-capped peaks behind. Tired footsteps, echoing loss and regret. A lowered head, a soft sigh, aching muscles, but he walks onward.... Continue Reading →

#NationalPoetryMonth Day 25: Red Skies

I bring the apocalypse for Day 25. Image by Lolame from Pixabay   Red Skies   In the morning it came with crimson clouds stretching far beyond the sky In the morning it came Scarlet beauty raced across the world’s horizon In the morning it came We stared in awe until the ruby ash fell... Continue Reading →

#NationalPoetryMonth Day 24: An Evening in Amsterdam

Another trip today for Day 24. Image by Yanko Peyankov from Pixabay   An Evening in Amsterdam   A warm orange glow, reflected in blue, the canal smooth and still as glass Beauty sublime, bid the day adieu A warm orange glow, reflected in blue Stand in the calm, soak in the view amid the... Continue Reading →

#NationalPoetryMonth Day 23: Picturesque

Today we travel, with the poem for Day 23. Image by David Mark from Pixabay   Picturesque   Like fire on the mountain snow nestled in the quiet night; splendid in a silhouette glow   Sheltered from the chill wind flow, a stark, beautiful, enduring sight Like fire on the mountain snow   High above... Continue Reading →

#NationalPoetryMonth Day 22: Whispers in the Wind

The poem for Day 22. Image by Duncan Miller from Pixabay   Whispers in the Wind   Lay your head down in the prairie meadows while the stars drift overhead Close your tired eyes against your burdens, your breath calm and even Let the wind caress your face and soothe your cares Let the wind... Continue Reading →

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