RESISTANCE Evil creeps from the abyss where it hides in hovels holes and caves It surfaces from murky waters stagnant swamps Amidst the scum that lies upon the surface Evil lurks within the hearts of men who stand on platforms of hypocrisy and hatred Lies flash behind smiles that promise but won’t deliver and never … Continue reading Resistance
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National Poetry Writing Month
The day is almost over, but there's still time to post a poem. I would hate to miss Day One of National Poetry Writing Month, after all. Today, I decided to experiment with the Cinquain form of poetry. These two poems can be read separately, or together. Seasons Change Cold wind Sweeping away Last season’s … Continue reading National Poetry Writing Month
Spring Snow Tanka
I wrote this tanka for Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge. It occurred to me this morning that I write way too many poems about snow. When I look outside my window, that's what I see. And though our last batch of snow from a couple of weeks ago has almost completely melted, we're supposed to have … Continue reading Spring Snow Tanka
Love and Light
Today, I'm participating in Ronovan's Haiku Challenge early so I don't forget like I've done in past weeks. The challenge words are LOVE & LIGHT. I wrote two very different haiku using the prompt words. It was fun! LIGHT Sending love and light Healing waves of compassion From my heart to yours SHADOWS Shadows … Continue reading Love and Light
Summer Storm
Jane Dougherty's Poetry Challenge #45 brings us the roundlet, which you can read more about on Shadow Poetry. The image below serves as inspiration for this challenge. photo ©Fir0002 Poem #1 Storm clouds roll by A steady rain begins to pound Storm clouds roll by White lightning flashes through the sky Rumbling thunder shakes the … Continue reading Summer Storm
All I Have to Say 