Winter is a spent, tired old man, that has gone without sleep for a whole season. Then there come a vibrant, radiant Spring; she intoxicates the old man, sends him to sleep with a dream in his heart. And ever so slowly, the enfeebled season slips away peacefully. What we get after that is delicious fecundity of fertility and lush-- in other words, spring. Finally!
If you're wondering why winter has had a tight grip on our weather this year, I'm here to shed some light. And to assure you, spring is right around the corner. Greek mythology.
Friends, Moments ago I added my website to participants' list. Now need to sit pretty & wait. See you inside? There's still time to acquaint yourselves with the goings-on for this festival. And none better to inform you & "Share The Wealth" than Poet/Author Maureen Thorson herself? Please read.
The Pantoums is the most challenging form for me, and you can tell by the number of times I've written pantoums in this blog. The rhyming gets me every time. All that said, it was fun working on this one.
“Oh, Spring is surely coming. Her couriers fill the air; Each morn are new arrivals, Each night her ways prepare, I scent her fragrant garment, her foot is on the stair.” ~ John Burroughs
Hiraeth -- a word from the Welsh language, was the theme of the challenge I participated in. Mine is creative non-fiction from one of my many times visiting my grandparents: Nostalgia.
Do you carry a handkerchief? Do you even remember what those things are? hehe. This week at W3, we're prompted to weave an Ode To Handkerchiefs. Ha! Come read what I got... xo
The words and other valuables you allow into your heart will live on forever. Let me know if you feel differently about this.
Realistically, spammers aren't coming to 'read' anything I have to say. Still, just in case one turns up, I want to cinquain them with a little warning about their last boat trip.
Personification. Creative Writing. Tragedy or Comedy-- you decide.
With today's twin haiku on a wonderful photo prompt, I share a glimpse into how I see things today. I hope you can see what I mean. Because it's never too late to bring awareness.