posting poetic prose
05 Jan 2025 2 Comments
in senryu, tanka Tags: art, chiaroscuro, girl, light, pearl, Vermeer
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art’s epiphany—
all light is borrowed from God
to reflect glory!
in chiaroscuro contrast—
we’re shadowed, yet drawn to light
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Idea of “borrowed light” taken from book I’m reading, Rembrandt is in the Wind, by Russ Ramsey.
18 Jun 2019 27 Comments
in ekphrastic Tags: defiance, girl, independence, moods, ravens, sassy
Linda tends dVerse Poets Pub today and invites us to write ekphrastic poetry inspired by the artwork of Jackie Hurlbert…
sassy young redhead named penelope
decides who in the world she wants to be
dark ravens perch upon each shoulder
speaking words that make girl feel bolder
independent defiance paints hot lips
her arms cross tight or hands on hips
fiery moods untamed, doesn’t give a care
determination steeps in eyes that stare
penelope’s ravens sing rebellious song
this teen believes ravens make her strong!
(but raven words may spell trouble
and raven beaks may burst her bubble)
“Conspiring With Ravens”
26 Apr 2018 17 Comments
in rubaiyat Tags: baby, girl, granddaughter, love, sister
a precious girl gifted by God above
another sister multiplies the love
her name is biblical, Anna Noel
a coo that’s softer, sweeter than a dove
her liquid eyes deeper than sky of blue
she follows and reflects emotions true
with roundly curving cheeks and hair so fair
dear granddaughter, we’re all in love with you!
A rubaiyat of iambic pentameter with stanzas of 4 lines, rhyme scheme: AABA, and linked to dVerse Poets where Frank is hosting tonight. 
11 Apr 2018 7 Comments
in haibun Tags: dance, dream, girl, gypsy, haystacks, horse, wagon
Chèvre at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai prompts us to write a “kikobun” (traveling haibun) on “gypsy” theme. Here’s my interpretation!
In my dream, I’m captured as a young girl by gypsies while visiting Europe. I leave walking trail to pick wild flowers in wooded area and am taken away by Romani people in a brightly painted wagon pulled by dappled horse. We wander the Van Gogh landscape of hilly vineyards and loose haystacks humped in fields, finding temporary day work for local farmers. Every evening, we circle round the flickering campfire, listening to lively songs and loud stories. I join in the dances, wearing my head scarf, peasant blouse and flowing skirt; barefoot in the dirt.
gold bangle bracelets
gypsy smiles flash in firelight
accordion plays
free vintage clip art
21 Apr 2017 15 Comments
in free verse Tags: abortion, baby, girl, rights, woman
Joining Real Toads in Imaginary Garden today on the theme: “I Have No Mouth but I Must Scream” -title by Harlan Ellison
unborn baby girl
dodging abortion’s
sharp instruments
has mouth but
voice not heard
muffled in womb
unsafe sanctuary
tiny life unwanted
no fault of her own
they shout about
women’s rights,
“now let me grow
into a woman
strong, nurturing
seasoned in love —
help! it’s got me!
torn me…bleeding”
hear silent scream
19 Mar 2017 16 Comments
in shape poem Tags: garden, girl, impressionism, rose, watering can
summer afternoon in
grandmother’s garden
follow sunlit pathway
strawberry blonde girl
clutches watering can
to sprinkle flowers
her smile like daisies
picked by chubby fingers
her cheeks reflect color
of bright hair bow and
bold rose briar blooms
garden and granddaughter
both cultivated, well-groomed
portrait of fresh youth
wholesome in nurture
Girl with Watering Can – Renoir
26 Apr 2016 3 Comments
in quadrille Tags: bubbles, girl, pool, swim, trouble
Trying to meet the challenge of writing a poem/haiku every day for National Poetry Month, I found this draft poem I wrote (never posted) to an earlier dVerse prompt; a true story in quadrille form of 44 words.
rising bubbles,
hint of troubles
hot sun, stay cool
float in deep pool
girl cannot swim
slips thru ring’s rim
bubbles, bubbles
danger doubles
sinking under
filled with wonder
relaxed, no panic
water clear blue
go down for two
beautiful bubbles
belie her troubles
Thanks, Dad, for “fishing” me out in time…and paying for swimming lessons soon after!
29 Apr 2015 1 Comment
in haiku Tags: boy, egg, girl, pearl, purity
Anticipating new grandchild and contemplating “purity” theme at CDHK.
photo by Ladd
promise of new life
a singular affection
robins’ nest treasure
bathe with sea water
birth in gritty suffering
shell’s precious jewel
dreamstime image
15 Dec 2014 1 Comment
in Uncategorized Tags: energy, girl, leapfrog, outdoors
We hold a breathless love for grand daughter, Lydia Grace.
This little blond girl keeps us hoppin’
her energy level’s non-stoppin’
chasin’ the dog
or playin’ leapfrog
the outdoors begs us to go rompin’ !
11 Jul 2014 3 Comments
in Uncategorized Tags: chain, daisies, girl, kiss, roses
Although
it may seem
customary for
a girl to prefer
a dozen roses,
he decided to
defy tradition
by offering her
a lovely chain
of fresh daisies.
His unique gift
gently struck
a heart’s chord
which brought
forward a burst
of affection as
she stepped
close enough
to exchange a
petaled kiss.
Challenge to use word list from Imaginary Garden with Real Toads.
29 Mar 2014 18 Comments
in Uncategorized Tags: girl, granddaughter, kitten, teddy bear
sweet little girl in lavender and pink
flashes a smile that charms her grandpa’s heart
petite and quick, she runs if you give chase
she hugs and kisses teddy bear named pooh
then plays toy tractors just like all the boys
her hair is long enough for two pigtails
if she will sit for mom to comb and tie
she pulls out every book from grandma’s shelf
opens each one and turns a page to read
if weather’s warm, let’s go for wagon ride
barn kitten jumps inside to come along
our happy farm girl laughs, waving her hands!
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*another free verse in iambic pentameter
a poem in my pocket 
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