posting poetic prose
22 Apr 2019 24 Comments
in quadrille, rhyming verse Tags: crucifies, hate, kiss, lives, Messiah, rise, soldiers, tomb
disciples and Jesus
share passover meal
Judas betrays him—
kiss seals the deal
arrested, on trial
in kangaroo court
soldiers spit, hit,
crown him for sport
Pilate denies
hate crucifies
Messiah dies
tomb found empty
wondrous surprise
because he lives
we, too, will rise!
The day after Resurrection Sunday and linking a quadrille (44 words) for dVerse prompt using the word “rise”.
21 Feb 2019 19 Comments
in rhyming verse Tags: baby, cheeks, dimple, face, kiss, sleep
Dear Babyface,
birthed by God’s grace;
let me hold you, kiss you, squeeze you,
while you’re sleeping, let me tease you:
misshapen head and wrinkly skin,
you sport a double…no, triple chin!
your pudgy nose is slightly pimpled,
your chubby cheeks are sweetly dimpled.
I admire all I see ‘cuz, Babyface,
you look like me!
I submitted this poem to Lyrical Iowa last year. It received 3rd Place in the “humorous verse” category and was published in their 2018 collection. Linking to dVerse Poets where Lillian hosts Open Link Night with “Ah, sweet youth” theme.
03 Dec 2018 4 Comments
in decastitch, rhyming verse Tags: angels, candles, carolers, fire, light, moon, stars
Decastitch poem of 10 lines, 10 syllables each; see Elsie at Ramblings of a Writer.
angels illuminate this holy night
wreath of candles on table flickers bright
white lights twinkle from pine branches in snow
winter moon on velvet night sheds soft glow
joyful gleam in children’s eyes wait to see
shimmering garlands encircle the tree
carolers who sing under lamp post’s glare
gather near fire’s hearth with stories to share
each window mirrors shining stars’ array
celebrate light of the world born today
Decided to expand it for smoother reading out loud…at our Christmas Eve service!
As angels illuminated this holy night,
we light wreath of candles flickering bright.
White lights twinkle from pine branches in snow,
winter moon on velvet night sheds softer glow.
Joyful gleam in child’s eyes waiting to see
shimmering tinsel garlands encircle the tree.
Carolers, who sing under lamp post’s glare,
will gather near fire’s hearth with stories to share.
Each window reflects a star pointing the way
as we celebrate the Light of the World today!
24 Nov 2018 8 Comments
in rhyming verse Tags: gratitude, greed, pilgrim, providential, Thanksgiving
Let us remember this Thanksgiving day
how our forefathers walked the pilgrim way
forgive our greedy attitude
and give us hearts of gratitude
for providential blessings, Lord, we pray.
*Listen to brief podcast by John Piper on Giving Thanks here
Quintet of 5 lines (in iambic meter and AABBA rhyme scheme) for dVerse.
26 Oct 2018 12 Comments
in rhyming verse, triolet Tags: cow, dew, fog, leaves, mist, pumpkins, scarlet
A triolet is a French form of 8 lines with ABaAabAB repetition…for dVerse MTB
wet scarlet leaves carpet cold ground
embraced with dew and kissed by mist
hidden in fog, pumpkins lie ’round
wet scarlet leaves carpet cold ground
ghost cows graze cornfield, make no sound
where earth meets sky in phantom tryst
wet scarlet leaves carpet cold ground
embraced with dew and kissed by mist
24 Oct 2018 9 Comments
in rhyming verse, Uncategorized
when cows are mooing, hungry for hay
early me, early me, early the day
when love comes calling, sweetly we lay
early me, early me, early the day
when Spirit is whispering urge to pray
early me, early me, early the day
when open road beckons to journey away
early me, early me, early the day!
13 Oct 2018 7 Comments
in rhyming verse, rubaiyat Tags: cornstalks, farmers, harvest, soybeans, weather, wet
stuck weather pattern only brings more rain
while farmers ripe to harvest feel the strain
soybeans swell fat, cornstalks rot wet
without a crop, families grow debt
we hope and pray for sun to shine again!
(oh no, could that be snow?!)
Linking to dVerse poets’ pub where Frank is toasting iambic pentameter…
08 Oct 2018 18 Comments
in rhyming verse Tags: boots, cows, farm, manure, rural
De at dVerse asked for this when she suggested a quadrille about “yuck”!
you may not be a fan-ure
because it stinks like sin
but maybe it’s called “man-ure”
‘cause men keep falling in!
if you come visit our farm
be sure to bring your boots
remember here in cow town
“bull sh__” has rural roots!
word of the day
03 Oct 2018 20 Comments
in rhyming verse Tags: alfalfa, breeze, coffee, laundry, mother, skin, wood shavings
this poet followed nose to see
all the smells that comfort me:
new mown hay… alfalfa, please
fresh laundry dried on gentle breeze
strong coffee brew drips into pot
wood shavings piled under knot
just bathed baby’s silken skin (the
top of head where hair grows thin)
lilacs, idyllic of childhood play and
an orchid corsage on Mothers Day
pancake breakfast with bacon frying
crunchy leaves when geese go flying
salty spray froth-whipped by boat or
wrapped warm in mother’s worn coat.
Link to dVerse where poets explore comforting smells…
03 Aug 2018 11 Comments
in rhyming verse Tags: balloons, colors, crayons, jelly beans, kaleidoscope, kites, rainbows
Sky full of kites
or hot air balloons,
Parasol canopy or
favorite cartoons,
Gram’s flower pots
and sweet jelly beans,
Flags of all countries,
kaleidoscope dreams,
To color with crayons or
blow bubbles oblate;
God creates rainbows
— then we imitate!
A poem for children…and prompt hosted by Bjorn at dVerse. (Image from pxhere.)
31 Jul 2018 11 Comments
in rhyming verse Tags: beaver, camp, clouds, grass, meadow lark, mosquitos, silent, stones
pack me light
stamped for camp
undress the stress
in quiet wilderness
where grass rustles
stream gurgles clear
beaver crew bustles
clouds thunder near
meadow lark sings
mosquitos start riot
forest tree rings
stones, alone, silent
Listen to the “sounds of silence” with Dwight tonight at dVerse Poets pub…
17 Jul 2018 21 Comments
in quadrille, rhyming verse Tags: anniversary, blogger, friends, niche, poets, tapestry
world of poets
online experience rich
blogger friends
a tapestry stitch
poetic minds wander like seven year itch
often words flow
without a hitch
but some prompts
induce writer’s glitch
while various sites
may bait and switch,
d’Verse welcomes all to find their niche!
Celebrate with us at dVerse Poetics Pub…cheers to seven years! (Pinterest quote by Markus Zusak)
a poem in my pocket 
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