Category: Poetry

#Senryu: Pain

“Somewhere inside that hurting body, there is something better, something stronger, something real.” ― R. M. Drake dim distorted mind thoughts breaking ~ a thousand shards carving up my life Author’s Note: I am ill, and the pain weighs heavy on my mind. My nights are… Continue Reading “#Senryu: Pain”

The Feather’s Gift

She gathers feathers and broken blue eggs, discarded treasures from the birds A shadow box of wispy memories are proof that life endures. Author’s Note: I have been ill and missed the Tuesday Poetics- Art as Inspiration but I loved the art and managed… Continue Reading “The Feather’s Gift”

#Haibun: Laborious Summer

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ― L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables We are coming to the end of a searing and brutal summer. The monotony of the heat is laborious and draining. There are only so many perfect… Continue Reading “#Haibun: Laborious Summer”

Published on Spillwords Press- Linda Lee Lyberg

Good Morning All! I am so thrilled to announce that my poem ‘This Body Mine’ has been published on Spillwords Press. Please click the link to read the post: Spillwords.com

The Legend of Jump River Rosie

Jump River Rosie could pee standing up further than any man, betting those that came in her bar she could out-pee them. The bar was down by the river, and when the sun was setting lowRosie had had enough beer to drink to put… Continue Reading “The Legend of Jump River Rosie”

#Tanka: Autumn’s Song

amber rays of lightdance upon the forest floorwashed in siennacontemplating autumn’s songa chorus of dawn whispers Frank J. Tassone Weekly Haikai Challenge: 102 Autumn Contemplation

That Last Fateful Day

What was it you said that last fateful day?I remember my tears, I know the pain (it lives inside me) I saw the deed done, but I can’t quite (etched on my heart) remember the words (were there words?) as I try to fill… Continue Reading “That Last Fateful Day”