Month: January 2019

Black Forest

somber black forest-pines crack under massive weightdressed in evening snow Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1596-black-forest.html

Capture

pursuit in mid-air-tiny swallow for breakfastyoung Cooper’s hawk hunts Author’s Note: On my morning walk with my dog, I watched a Copper’s hawk snag a bird mid-air! It was quite a sight to see. Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1595-hawk-taka.html

This Life

every breath, sacredsowing dandelion seeds-life, a precious gift Author’s Note: Rachel Sutcliffe, a prolific and accomplished haiku poet, has died. Frank has asked us to choose one of our favorites of hers and write a poem in tribute. Here is the one I chose:… Continue Reading “This Life”

Come Rest

Gazing into the washed rose pink sky mottled with wispy clouds drifting by there on the wavering horizon a majestic steeple arisingabove purple fog crawling an omen beckoning and callingCome, rest within hallowed peaceful hallsyour prayers answered within these sacred walls. dVerse Quadrille Monday:… Continue Reading “Come Rest”

Snowdrops

snowdrops dressed in whitereaching for the warming sun-braving winter’s cold Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1593-flowers-out-of-season.html

Promote Yourself Monday – January 28, 2019

Originally posted on Go Dog Go Café:
Welcome to Promote Yourself Monday.  All Go Dog Go Cafe readers, guest writers, and baristas are invited to post one link to one specific post (600 words or less please!) from your blog into the comments section below. If you post…

Melancholia in D Minor

In his hands an ebony melancholia violinand a forlorn bow with delicacy, captivates as it pierces my heart with indigo blue notes seeking sweet solace, their place of restbleeding into the deepest part of my soulwhere brassy trumpets never blare or shineand wistful harpsichord’s music… Continue Reading “Melancholia in D Minor”