caws and effect

18 Jun 2019 27 Comments

by lynn__ in ekphrastic Tags: , , , , ,

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)

 

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“Conspiring With Ravens”

blessings (to the fourth degree)

26 Apr 2018 17 Comments

by lynn__ in rubaiyat Tags: , , , ,

 

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. logo-napowrimo

postcard of barefoot life

11 Apr 2018 7 Comments

by lynn__ in haibun Tags: , , , , , ,

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

 

 

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free vintage clip art

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

civil (?) rights

21 Apr 2017 15 Comments

by lynn__ in free verse Tags: , , , ,

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

dressed in their best

19 Mar 2017 16 Comments

by lynn__ in shape poem Tags: , , , ,

 
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

 

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Girl with Watering Can – Renoir

innocent bubbles

26 Apr 2016 3 Comments

by lynn__ in quadrille Tags: , , , ,

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!

purity (boy or girl?)

29 Apr 2015 1 Comment

by lynn__ in haiku Tags: , , , ,

Anticipating new grandchild and contemplating “purity” theme at CDHK.
 
 
 

photo by Ladd

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

dreamstime image

lil’ lovin’ limerick (2)

15 Dec 2014 1 Comment

by lynn__ in Uncategorized Tags: , , ,

We hold a breathless love for grand daughter, Lydia Grace. 

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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’ !

He loves me…

11 Jul 2014 3 Comments

by lynn__ in Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,

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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.

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Challenge to use word list from Imaginary Garden with Real Toads.

 

graced by a girl

29 Mar 2014 18 Comments

by lynn__ in Uncategorized Tags: , , ,

 

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