Today I had a musical prompt (so apologies to musicians if I totally screwed up the meaning). Image byย Gerhard Bรถgnerย fromย Pixabay Syncopated Shorten the beatDisruption in the strong rhythmShorten the beatSpeed up the pace, and slow it downSwing the tempo around and roundLet the quiet notes have their dayShorten the beat
National Poetry Month Day 23: Stone Eater
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 22: Cat’s Eye
A short haiku for you today. Image byย ClaudiaWollesenย fromย Pixabay Catโs Eye Steely-eyed focus,Gilded gaze, a swishing tailPouncing, into purrs
National Poetry Month Day 21: Ripple
Here is today's poem. Take it as you will. Image byย kalhhย fromย Pixabay Ripple One breathgaspingundulation wavesOne breath silenced Collective breathholdingon the turning pointOne breath heard
National Poetry Month Day 20: Rolling Thunder
Here's today's stormy poem. Image byย jplenioย fromย Pixabay Rolling Thunder Between the quiet spaces of the worldThe budding thunder wakes its tempoIts expanding pressure windswept swirled Into the waiting air, a storm unfurledA boom, a crash, a harsh helloBetween the quiet spaces of the world Its voice roaring, a challenge hurledAcross the sky, the swelling tableauIts expanding... Continue Reading →
