Deliver harmony from distortion Dismiss toxins as options Too bent on making a fortune A persona becomes an orphan Shortened versions of emotions Cause feelings to coarsen Time to unmuddle the puddle Don’t muffle that chuckle Share an autumnal cuddle © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – I enjoyed a dedicated career in … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY – No Tussle – Eugenia
Throwback Friday, The Headmaster, by Ivor Steven
The Headmaster Yesterday, I visited the old Headmaster, I enjoy his company, and his attitude for life, a ninety year-old, still wise and witty. We chatted as old friends do. Shyly I told him, “I write poetry” “That’s Interesting, I didn’t know, Ivor” “Would you like to read my poems John” “Certainly Ivor, I’d be … Continue reading Throwback Friday, The Headmaster, by Ivor Steven
Glass Slippers and a Yellow Taxi, by Ivor Steven
Glass Slippers and a Yellow Taxi Last night, I misplaced my glass slippers When the golden chariot, turned into a yellow taxi And I had no faerie godmother to guide me She was riding her whale, and had drifted out to sea My recital evening, wandered through crystal glee Recalling live music, and chalices … Continue reading Glass Slippers and a Yellow Taxi, by Ivor Steven
THROWBACK FRIDAY- Linda Lee Lyberg- Waiting for the Roses
Rio Sambas Here, in this place, this haphazard garden, is peace. The lavender spills into the path, breaking free of its boundaries. The bright orange Mexican sunflowers with their golden pom-pom centers, are blooming even now in late November. Bees hover around the milkweed, gathering pollen for their nutrient rich honey. We are watching a … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY- Linda Lee Lyberg- Waiting for the Roses
Colorful Music
leaves like confetti like a dance floor at midnight colorful music The above poem is written in the form of Haiku. Haiku is an unrhymed poetic form consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5-7-5 syllables respectively. Haiku tends to relate primarily to NATURE. Learn more about poetry styles here. Hey y'all, thanks … Continue reading Colorful Music
Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday, November 14, 2019
Welcome to Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday! This is the day of the week where all members of the Go Dog Go Café Community are invited to introduce a Poet or Writer they enjoy reading. Participating is really fast and simple- in the comments below, post the link for the Home Page of the Poet/Writer you … Continue reading Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday, November 14, 2019
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By Charles Robert Lindholm POETRY = Words That Found Nirvana Copyright © 2017 Charles Robert Lindholm - The Reluctant Poet All Rights Reserved - Please Come And View My Archives!!
MY SWEET AUTUMN
By Charles Robert Lindholm I Am A Lover, Of The Seasons And For Each Of Them I Have My Own, And Secret Reasons For Letting Them, Make Love To Me They All Touch Me In The Deepest Way But One Knows How To Make Me Beg For It To Stay I Long To Live With … Continue reading MY SWEET AUTUMN
The eleventh month
withering brown leaves like dog-eared pages of life renewal questioned but only a dream leaves blanket the earth with warmth welcome November © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 20 years being rewarded both professionally and personally. Now it’s time … Continue reading The eleventh month
Devereaux Frazier and Beth Amanda are currently hosting the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge which was started by our star writer Christine Ray. We hope to offer all of you something that will spark your creativity and willingness to participate. The prompts are designed to be quick challenges that can be written in 10 to 15minutes, … Continue reading
