Yellow with Buzz

January 14, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I am vibrancy –sunshine sweetened with nectar –help me spread the vibe. (For Cee’s Flower of the Day)

V.J.’s Weekly Challenge #31: Destination

January 14, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveller is unaware.” Martin Buber I walk to the kitchen, planning to put the kettle on, but as I pass my purse, I remember that I meant to write myself a note, so phone in hand, I return to the couch and type up the memo. Satisfied with that […]

Windows Close, Windows Open

January 13, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

As winter closes in on southwestern Ontario, I am making my way back to Texas. The window of time to visit Mom is now closed. She is much better than when I first arrived, and in fact, celebrates her 92nd birthday today. We have had a wonderfully intimate time together, something I will always treasure. […]

The Great Outdoors

January 12, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Colours, textures, aromas –the great outdoors provides enticement for imaginations,stories dwell in hidden spaces hearts open, and blood flowswith an unbridled sense of adventure. (For Nancy Merrill’s: A Photo a Week Challenge, The Great Outdoors)

Friday Follies

January 11, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The road to humble – who knew? (Posted for Proscenium’s Friday Follies.)

Nailed It Dad!

January 11, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Did you try some of the soup, Mom? I glanced around at the many pans, ingredients, and baking paraphernalia lining the kitchen counters; not to mention my son-in-law and granddaughter who where firmly planted at the stove. No, I messaged back. It’s a little busy here. An unexpected trip back to Ontario landed me smack […]

Two By Two

January 10, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Two, two-footed bumps on a log… One unlikely pair… A tango for two… And two snuggle-ducks… (For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: pairs)

Lies

When their hot tongues lie, I cry bitter milk – time can rip at friendly water, blow him from my sea, though his shot a show – am so blue, a bare want, in those lies dressed. (Poem inspired by the offerings of Magnetic Poetry online.)

No Wall

In weakness vines cling, crave a solid bolstering – sage advice: no wall. (Written for Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge: sage / vine.)

End of Day

Sun blazes before it falls, slashes the day’s sky – blue guarding against blaze. Golden grasses absorb the fire, brazen in their clay-baked fields. Branches blacken – forlorn bristles – stark against light. I stand on the precipice, day’s end beckoning, taunting, my spirit alive Will blaze before it falls, lashing against the heavens who […]