Haiku, Limerick, Poetry and Tanka
HOTTER THAN HELL
Originally posted on SUSANNE LEIST:
? ? Hotter than hell is their playground. Beneath layers of rocks and dirt. They wait for their day of salvation. When they can ride in the storm. They grow impatient for the invasion. The end of life as we know it. I can hear their cries blowing in the…
PURPLE HAZE
Originally posted on SUSANNE LEIST:
Source:daitao ? ? ? As I walk slowly in a daze, Surround me in a purple haze. I could fall asleep in this tent. The smell alone is heaven sent. The scent of lilac is filling my head. I need to find an appropriate bed. I will just sit on…
CRY ALONE IN THE NIGHT
Originally posted on SUSANNE LEIST:
rememberless ? ? I cry alone in the dark of night. The sun refuses to share the light. Lit by a fire from within. Moonlight hits me like a sharp pin. I grow paler by the day. In this world, I cannot stay. Without light, I will die. My white petals…
me light
Originally posted on Annette Rochelle Aben:
Your day can be bright Whether or not the sun’s out Bask in the heart’s light ©2018 Annette Rochelle Aben
Happy Mother’s Day!
Originally posted on JEMSBOOKS:
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! This year we celebrated Mother’s Day the week before the actually day. My lovely daughter-in-law always has my daughter and her family and John and I over to her house for a delicious repast. This year she outdid herself. She had mixed veggies with ranch dip, Cape Cod…
Flowers…
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
There were always flowers. Orchids pinned upon a mother’s breast, All lace and diamonds. Long black gloves And painted lips, As she left, laughing. A child who watched As the door closed. There were flowers… Yellow tulips, Cellophane and ribbon A girl who blushed As the…
whims
Originally posted on Annette Rochelle Aben:
? Is it difficult When the sky’s always changing For Mother Nature ©2018 Annette Rochelle Aben
OUTSIDE
Originally posted on SUSANNE LEIST:
Source:headlikeanorange ? ? Please, I want to go outside. No reason for me to hide. The winds bring rain, but they are tame. I won’t fall or melt if hail was to pelt. I’ll be forever in your debt if you allow me to get wet. I’m pulling on my chain.…
high five
Originally posted on Annette Rochelle Aben:
I believe in you I support your need to try To make dreams come true Keep moving forward Even when you aren’t sure how That doesn’t matter Just keep going strong Always with the dream in mind Ways will be shown you One day, you’ll notice The journey is…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 