Category: Poetry

The Essence of Decay

The bloom of youth in the rain washed rose is a joy for eyes to see yet what lies underneath this glow is invisible to you and me. Blind are we for a fresh budding rose is already fading, dying time is cruel the… Continue Reading “The Essence of Decay”

Again

This mother and child both born on Friday, Loving and giving in their unique ways Mother taught child the gift of fragile wingsDaughter taught mother kindness always wins Mother gave the child inner strength to endure When hope was waning, a cloudy future unsure… Continue Reading “Again”

#Haibun: Spring

Winter is different here in the desert southwest. While others up north have snow and more snow, we have sunshine days with a few freezing nights to keep us humble. Last night was one of those nights. I awaken to the garden fountain frozen… Continue Reading “#Haibun: Spring”

#Haiku: Hawk Moth

flutter of wingssilhouetted by moonhawk moth feeds Frank J. Tassone Hakai Challenge # 124 Martha Magenta Tribute Here is the haiku by Martha Magenta I used for inspiration for mine: moth dusta smudge of moonthrough drifting clouds© Martha Magenta

#Haiku: Unconditional Love

“All his life he tried to be a good person. Many times, however, he failed. For after all, he was only human. He wasn’t a dog.”  ― Charles M. Schulz adoring brown eyeshis unconditional love~my dear companion Carpe Diem Haiku Kai: #1805 Love

#Silent Sunday

“A flower blooming in the desert proves to the world that adversity, no matter how great, can be overcome.”  ― Matshona Dhliwayo

She

She is haunting music lilting melody of a summer night and soft whispering gossamer wings of fragile butterflies in flight~ She is a night blooming rose whose fragrance dances on sultry aircaptivating him with her mysterious essence of myrrh~ She is the dark temptresswith… Continue Reading “She”