Tide

Coming now, in a swath of yellow,
this rising tide of dandelions.

The Heart’s Defense

Prudence serves as informant

Irresistible (etheree)

Had you not kissed me, I would have left you
standing there with the memory of
my smile upon your mind and heart
had you not kissed me—but oh

For Better or for Worse

Sometimes I cannot remember
What I said to you yesterday,
Or even a minute ago.

Paper Promises

Upon my dresser sits a bowl
With slips of paper filled.
They bear a message to my soul,
By pen and ink there quilled.

Meddlers

Isn’t it refreshing to meet people
with so much time to give
so much wisdom to impart
and so very little discretion

Saving My Kisses for You

On the day we met, a winter storm was brewing just outside
In my heart likewise a tempest brewed which I could scarcely hide
For though your lips were silent, you said tons with your eyes of blue
And I started to save my kisses in a bottle just for you.

Create in Me

Create in me
the conviction
that your love

Haiku – Goldfish

 

Black, white, grey, orange,

Colorful goldfish in pond,

Admired by many.

Haiku – Flames

First flames of fireplace,

Warm flickering, dancing, glowing,

Prelude to winter.

– Daily Prompt

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A Tiny Spider

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for

tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has

enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34

—

A tiny spider

Labors every night,

Sidewalk

She went for a walk,

Tripped on the sidewalk.

Bruised her elbow,

Broke her ankle.

Nightlight

A whale made with clay,

Original, free-handed.

Blowhole, eyes, mouth,

Nightlight shines through.

Twisted Tree

Numerous species of trees,

Swirled, crooked, or straight.

Which specie is enculturated or astray?

The Lord of the Trees

 

I am Herne the Hunter, Lord of the Trees,
and you are a leaf blown on the breeze.
Echoes and whispers inside your head,
set you on the path you were destined to tread.

Poetry Challenge: ABC Poem

Almost begun.

Beats of the heart

coincide with heel clicks.

Don’t trip.

Exhale lightly.

Follow the chosen path,

gently guided.

How radiant those

illuminated eyes shine.

Jitters smooth out.

Knuckles, bleached with tension,