Category: Poetry

#Haiku: Wild Iris

one brief breath of life- basking in bright ochre sun wild iris blooming Frank J. Tassone Haikai Challenge #145 wild iris

The White Rose

“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.”  ― Leonard Cohen, Selected Poems, 1956-1968 In the early days of disbelief There arose a confusing cloud of smoke Swirling hot pink within my brain Consuming me with poisonous fumes As I crawled to the edge of… Continue Reading “The White Rose”

#Haibun: Pinnacle

As a leader of a team of people, I encountered challenges every single day. Every person had their unique personalities and as such, opportunities for development. This is the story of one. John(not his real name) was someone who led a team of people… Continue Reading “#Haibun: Pinnacle”

Through My Open Window

Sun breaking through stormy clouds drifting by as trees sway in the summer breeze, a feeling rushes in when the sweet song of the mockingbird floats on air Through my open window, I recall as tears fall those first beautiful moments when our eyes… Continue Reading “Through My Open Window”

Kindred Spirit

Intenseknowing green eyeslooks into you, womanto decide if you’re worthy ofher trustsweet young soul so full of wisdomknows a kindred spiritwhen she touchesyour heart Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge No.182 #Photo Prompt Author’s Note: Dedicated to Colleen and her new kitten, Freyja. ❤

#Haiku: Evening Lull

“Just as the smell of the earth during a Summer rain… Oh, how lovely it is to love and to be loved in return.”  ― Efrat Cybulkiewicz sultry evening lull crickets sing for cooling rain as the sun sinks low

Waltz of Nature

When the world weighs heavy on this tender heart, I get out in glorious nature and take a walk to feel the warm sun upon my wrinkled face, to marvel at the majesty of graceful trees, swaying in an elegant waltz with the summer… Continue Reading “Waltz of Nature”