Category: Poetry

I Gave My Life

Lo, I gave my life for you sweet maiden fair asking naught from thy coral peach lips But only to brush my fingers through soft golden hair and gaze in blue eyes while my heart trips All I ask when once I am laid… Continue Reading “I Gave My Life”

Setsubun

winter fades away crocus breaking snowy crust spring’s golden promise Author’s Note: Chèvrefeuille has given us a classical kigo to work with, along with a brief explanation. Setsubun: The last day of winter. Features ritualistic chasing of devils out of the house, allowing good luck… Continue Reading “Setsubun”

Moonlight Blues

star dreams in moonlight waves kissing the sandy shore midnight shades of blue Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1580-moonlight-modern-kigo.html

This Is The Place

This is the place I long to be strolling secret streets of Paris, hand in hand were we, with every precious moment cherished We walked worn brick paths each day regardless of the weathercome rain showers, come sunshine, we explored together For it is… Continue Reading “This Is The Place”

Bonfire

on the canyon’s edge bonfire sparks soar in black sky dancing like fireflies Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1579-bonfire-takibi.html

Desert Freeze

I herald in the New Year with a sinus infection. My head is as cloudy as the grey January sky, weighted and heavy as lead. There’s a threat of below freezing weather tonight here in the desert so we throw burlap over the tenderest… Continue Reading “Desert Freeze”

Promote Yourself Monday – January 7, 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…