April 10, 2019 A Nonet It is day ten of NaPoWriMo And I am trying a new type of short form poetry — the nonet — the first line is nine syllables, then line two is eight and so on down to one Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading... Categories Poetry Comments: 2
April 9, 2019 Things That Make Me Smile A dog hanging his head out a car window, ears flapping in the wind, tongue hanging Lantana blooming, changing colors, and when they survive the winter, begin to sprout anew My little pup curled up on his blankets on the couch, snoring and dreaming, content... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading... Categories Poetry Comments: 2
April 8, 2019 My Ace in the Hole Some days I’ve been dealt a miserable hand no matching suits nothing nearing a straight not even a pair But I’ve good cards too A queen or four Even a full house at times And always I’ve had my Ace in the Hole—Jesus ___________________________________ Today’s... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading... Categories Poetry Comments: 19
April 7, 2019 Spring Spring has sprung A song is sung By every sparrow and hummingbird Rain comes down With a pounding sound On all the azaleas and daffodils Blooms are bursting For bees who are buzzing Pollinating flowers and trees Next will be summer My favorite season When... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading... Categories Poetry Comments: 4
April 6, 2019 What If? What if I had told someone from the very start? What if I had not believed the shame deep in my heart? If I had been brave and bold and turned my rapist in today I would not fear the cold and justice I might... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading... Categories Poetry Comments: 6
April 5, 2019 Hope Will Flow I’ve written down my tale of woe Of innocence torn asunder Hope will from my story flow I thought he was my loving beau The depths of evil I bid you ponder I’ve written down my tale of woe Though the deed was so long... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading... Categories Poetry Comments: 13
April 4, 2019 The Sun Was Shining I lost my virginity One cold October morn Truth be told, it was stolen The sun was shining I lost my innocence Control became an illusion Thoughts descended into confusion The wind was blowing I lost my voice Unable to tell a soul A hidden... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading... Categories Poetry Comments: 19
April 3, 2019 Gone Home “Death is not a period but a comma in the story of life.” — Amos J. Farver ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ She’s gone home and will be missed She jumped the comma and flew off to the second clause Her beautiful soprano voice and kind spirit graced this... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading... Categories Poetry Comment: 1
April 2, 2019 Waiting Waiting, waiting Time ticks by Seconds to minutes to hours Patience is required Lest in worry one be mired Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading... Categories Poetry Comments: 0
April 1, 2019 How to Pray Jesus taught us how to pray Still we try our own way We ask for this, we ask for that We tell Him what we need, and STAT With a quick Amen we close But seldom find sweet repose If only we would first off... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading... Categories Poetry Comment: 1
