no still waters here waves crashing on craggy rock comfort washed away a day thrown into chaos saltwater tears fall freely The above poem is written in the form of tanka. The tanka form is generally a short poem with the following pattern 5-7-5-7-7. In its purest form, tanka poems are most commonly written as … Continue reading Tanka: Tears
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Where I’m At Rest-Devereaux Frazier
Where the sand touches the sea Where the breeze runs free Where there’s not a cloud in the sky And waves lap a calming lullaby Where you collect shells and sort them And sip drinks with pineapple garnish Where little children go off to swim And the smoke of man does little to tarnish Where … Continue reading Where I’m At Rest-Devereaux Frazier
‘Rewind Poetry:’ Free Verse – “Rise Up” #amwriting #poetry #GoDogGoCafe
Some poetry for you today. Cheers! ------- ---------- When the notes begin to trill, Hum along as you wake in the night. Sing the tune of the chorus, In whispers with your husky voice as it arises. Power in lyrics, of the might of the crescendo, A slow and melodious birth to words of courage. … Continue reading ‘Rewind Poetry:’ Free Verse – “Rise Up” #amwriting #poetry #GoDogGoCafe
Diving Deep and Surfacing
Originally published as a guest post on The Ink Owl You are swift moving water traveling through dense forest twisting turning through the midnight landscape fireflies and Luna moths crisscross your body in a dazzling display of bioluminescence while wood nymphs waltz on your mossy banks to the chorus of crickets and the hoots of snow white … Continue reading Diving Deep and Surfacing
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