Tag: Poetry

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”

#Haiku: Midsummer Evening

midsummer eveningmockingbird song fills the air-fiery sun sinks low Frank J. Tassone: Hakai Challenge #144: Midsummer

#Haiku: Cicada

sleeping in the earth years flowing by like rivers- patient cicada

#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