A fantasy poem today. Image byย Stefan Kellerย fromย Pixabay Stone Eater It is whisperedin legendthe bedrock crumbles beforethe Devourer of Worlds It is believedby somehe comes in punishment,the Devourer of Worlds We were rightWe knowthe universe trembles beforethe Devourer of Worlds
National Poetry Month Day 15: Traditions
Apparently I'm in a controversy mood this month with another thought-provoking poem. Traditions Donโt change our waysWe need our traditionsRespect our forbearersWhile the hanging rope swings from the tree We have the right to bear armsWe have the right to be heardWe must preserve our historyWhile the hanging rope swings from the tree Thatโs how... Continue Reading →
National Poetry Month Day 5: Adoring Insults
Here's my poem for day 5. Image byย Alexey Marcovย fromย Pixabayย Adoring Insults A brandy cocktailand the cutting laughterAdoring insultsas your friends look on Out on the townA subtle roving eyeAdoring insultsas she watches you Too much wineand fewer invitationsAdoring insultsas hearts turn bitter Familiarity out of styleResentful recriminationsAdoring insultsas bonds shatter like glass
National Poetry Month – Day 28: Scream in the Wind
Today the prompt is, scream in the wind, and for the form I return to the chant. Image byย Gerd Altmannย fromย Pixabayย Scream in the Wind Shall the gods comedown from the mountainwith the cold winter snowtheir fury unabatedand scream within the wind Shall the gods roaracross the desertas the sandstorm ridesthe weather beaten dunesand scream within... Continue Reading →
National Poetry Month – Day 20: Bears Make Me Scared
Today's prompt was, bears make me scared, and for the form, I went with a chant poem. Original Image byย Bruno /Germanyย fromย Pixabayย Bears Make Me Scared Mommy says I need a friendto take away the shiversand make the shadows not go booOne to end all my quivers,but the bears make me scared I donโt like their... Continue Reading →
