It hasn’t snowed in my area this year yet. And so I dug into last year’s photos when we got our first icing of the year on the last day of Christmas, Epiphany. From the Three Kings, yup– all 6 centimeters in one evening! Please enjoy these poems nestled in my happy place.
This "noivous" poem is about a vision inspired by a bad dream for the prompt by Ingrid at dVerse poetics: Visionary Poetry. Blessings to all.
A #tanka about conjuring a 'little spring' into your winter season by popping in one (or two) fruity candy drops in your mouth. I hope you felt something like a bit of spring, move inside your soul as you read.
Written for WordPress January 7th #Bloganuary #prompt to write a short story or poem about #rain. I hope I'm not too late.
Pouring a glass of water on New Year's Day reflects me a buoyant star, bouncing in the water in my glass, and I write a tanka poem.
Do you know about Matsuo Basho? He was the greatest figure active in Japanese haikai. In crystallizing the newly popular haikai, he played a significant role in giving birth to modern haiku. Please read on.
I bless you and wish you safe, joyous, and bright festivities: Happy Winter Solstice and Merry Christmas 2022. See you in the New Year.
589 followers?! Goodness. Thanks so much-- You’ve made all the difference in my blogging life, and I’m forever grateful you’re reading my words. May Christmas week be the brightest and merriest. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
The morning sun wafted in with a peculiar scent of yore that took me traveling to yesteryear with nostalgia. I remember, I remember.
Tried audio for the first time. Recorded it on the voice memo on iPhone, saved it on Keep, but for the life of me couldn't figure out where that thing was saved. Sheesh. Before that, the shedding of inhibitions & stretching of my comfort zone. I did it for you. This poem is close to my heart. Happy Holidays.
TANKA IN ENGLISH: 5/7/5/7/7 syllable structure. Your Tanka will consist of 5 lines written in the first-person point of view from the perspective of the poet. #dVerse #tanka #poetry
I appreciate your readership and I'm grateful for you in my world. You make my thanks living easy. I wish you abundance and miracles.