24 Jul 2018
by lynn__
in free verse, list poem, Uncategorized
Tags: bluebells, foxglove, ivy, love, plum tree, roses, trust
my dear iris,
you left me with
dewdrop tears
on my garden anemone
how can i trust your foxglove love?
offer me bluebells and ivy…
perhaps i shall arrange them in a
vase with fragrant yellow roses.
ah, sweet william,
now that i’ve returned
it is best to plant pansies
in the windowboxes
come away with me and
enjoy the lillies of the valley
let us gather nosegays of violets!
In the Victorian era, flowers spoke secret messages. Sarah at dVerse poets explains the meanings of different blooms (as used in my poem). Say it with flowers!
11 Apr 2018
by lynn__
in free verse, story
Tags: farm, grandson, ocean, puzzle, sea horses, sharks
i bought
a new giant
floor puzzle,
especially for
young grandson
a picture of
fascinating
creatures who
live under the
ocean waves
sharks, eels,
sting rays and
cute clownfish
anemones, stars,
and sea horses
but he chooses
the old favorite
floor puzzle of
familiar farm
animals…again
🙂
Joining Elsie at Ramblings of a Writer with theme”Under the Ocean”
28 Mar 2018
by lynn__
in free verse, story
Tags: bike, boats, clouds, cottage, garden, petunias, pier
it’s a sunny-side up
Pixabay image
happy-spatula kind of day
outgoing fish boats bob:
“goodbye, dear old pier”
children find glinty pebbles
to hopscotch village street
under random puffs of
gourmet popcorn clouds
reflection of blue-er sky,
grandma’s retro/deco bike
blooms petunia pink
beside faded stucco cottage
outback/inside pickety fence
she digs in earthworm garden
boy swings dilapidation’s gate;
hook-line fresh on bamboo pole
Linking cheer at dVerse Poets pub today…
22 Mar 2018
by lynn__
in free verse, scripture
Tags: breath, eternity, flame, keeper, life, soul
And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. -Genesis 2:7 (KJV)
the soul
is a spark
is a flicker
is a flame
lit by holy fire
fanned by living breath
exhaled into existence
encoded in DNA
embodied in flesh
enveloped in love
to live
to learn
to laugh
to lament
until death separates.
never extinguished
ever released
to an eternity of life’s choice:
with or without the Keeper of souls.
Inspired, in part, by the scribblings of the beautiful souls who are dVerse Poets.
14 Feb 2018
by lynn__
in free verse
Tags: God, Jesus, life, love, unconditional, valentines
I John 4:19
Jesus IS…the first,
best,
greatest,
true love of my life.
God IS…the author
of all real love.
He pursues his own with a
relentless,
unconditional,
irresistible gracious love.
In fact,
“God is crazy about YOU…and there’s nothing you can do about it!”
(to quote an anonymous coffee cup)
happy valentines day
31 Jan 2018
by lynn__
in free verse
Tags: beach, mirror, sand, surf, tide
Joining dVerse Poets for a mirrored reflection “through the looking glass.”
flowing
through hours’ glass
abrasive sands of time
etching faces
scratching hearts
collecting bits of
life memories
crushed on reefs
hurtled on beaches
worn down
accepting
movement of tide
high and low surf
swelling tears
foaming doubts
leaving behind
glassy mirror
washed shores
smoothed surf
shine on
photo by lynn
24 Jan 2018
by lynn__
in free verse, story
Tags: apple, cyanide, death, eve, poison, sin
What strange poison
did woman reach
for in the garden?
mother of all living bit into death for all
Was it a stinging tree
that touched her with
heart-shaped leaves?
intoxicating nature of toxic relations
Was she anesthetized
by curare-tipped dart
from satan’s blowpipe?
it can kill as easily as it can cure
Would eve even
succumb to snakeroot,
from salesman selling herbs?
fruit to make wise and pleasing to eyes
Would she suspect
the seeds of lovely apple
convey hydrogen cyanide?
seed of deception is sin, fruit of sin is death
20 Jan 2018
by lynn__
in free verse
Tags: alert, countdown, drill, island, missile, pacific, prayer
Celebration vacation
on an island paradise
interrupted by cellphone alert:
“incoming missile, seek shelter, this is not a drill.”
This is not funny; nowhere to hide
surrounded by pacific (?!) ocean
hold down panic, prepare for end:
finish make-up, style wet hair, choose the shoes.
Say urgent prayer for
interception; resort reception is
too busy helping people check in…
wonder if soon we all be checking out?
Counting down final few minutes,
text message of love and faith
to adult children at home:
“God holds us all in His loving hands.”
Sense calming peace, sit by spouse
watching news update of human error
that pressed false alarm
sigh wave of relief, grateful to live another day!
30 Dec 2017
by lynn__
in free verse
Tags: drought, growth, New Year, rainbow, regret
Collage and year end challenge by Sammi Cox featured here.
another year dying
look in
clearer rearview
mirror
can’t take time back
_____
times of drought
cracks
hollow spaces
shadows
weeds gone to seed
_____
yet light persisted
rainbow
blessings come of age
wisdom
life grows green anew
_____
looking ahead into
new year
past has passed
thankful
let regret go
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