dawn’s pink fingers
caress the town awake
softening the darkness
bringing forth the light
he walks alone
fighting recollections
of grim gun-metal days
running through
crimson-spattered streets
dodging snipers
and falling shells
the war is over
but remembered sounds
and bitter memories
remain locked inside
his broken heart.
Image credit: Maksym Harbar @Unsplash
Written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #101 photo prompt.
She still remembers those days
ochre rays filtering
through gaunt autumn trees
casting patterns on the path
they trod together.
Days of promise, days of hope
leaves drifting downwards
crunching underfoot
creating crimson carpets
for them to follow.
And as long years drifted by
like autumn leaves falling
although far apart
treading different paths
they walk together.
Image credit: James Wheeler @Unsplash
Written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #100 photo prompt.
The image shows sunlight beams are falling on a mother and daughter walking in the forest, holding hands
At day’s end when golden rays slide silently into shadow
running through the shorter colours of the rainbow
while sun’s bright disk is swallowed by dark waves
I wonder, what did I achieve today?
Unlike dawn with her sacred dazzling promise
of a brand new day and a fresh clean start
another tiny chapter of life has closed
one more page has turned, waves
washing over sand, erasing.
I sit on the sun-worn steps
gazing out at the ocean
her timeless waves
her heart beating
and wonder
what might
tomorrow
bring?
Image credit: Kenrick Mills @Unsplash
Written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #99 photo prompt.
The image shows a view of the setting sun over a body of water. In the foreground, you can see wooden steps leading into the water. Grey clouds are drifting in the sky.
It was love
at first sight
blood rushed
to my head
I sidled up
she looked away
modest, not brazen
I ’specially
liked that
about her.
I teased her
just a little
strutting
so street-wise
then cooing
sweet nothings
offering
tiny titbits
’til one day
she accepted.
Now and
forever
she is
the love
of my life.*
Image credit: Jonah Pettrich @Unsplash
Written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #98 photo prompt.
The image shows a pair of lovebirds sitting together and cuddling with each other.
*Love Birds are native to Africa and they do mate for life!
The wheel spins
which one will win?
how much has each invested?
This week’s wage
a watch, a car?
Too much, for sure
don’t doubt it.
The stakes are high
their dreams are huge
the risk of loss is greater.
Don’t bet your life
on the draw of a card
for only the house
always wins.
Image credit: B P Miller @Unsplash
Written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #97 photo prompt.
The image shows three men, one covering his eyes, the other covering his ears and the last one covering his mouth with their hands.
Come with me, my sister
put your hand in mine
share your joys
share your sorrows
’til tears and laughter
coat our cheeks.
Come with me, my sisters
together we are strong
unite in hope
unite in courage
join hands together
across the world.
Image credit: Gemma Chua–Tran @Unsplash
Written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #96 photo prompt.
The image shows four women standing together and laughing. They all are from different ethnicities.
He’s sailed around the seven seas
with plumed hat, sword and swagger
he’s crossed the oceans, plumbed the depths
in search of golden treasure.
Hail me hearties, brave and true
he stands with dagger raised
as maidens swoon and young men cheer
he doffs his hat to all.
Now stranded on a distant shore
on an island far away
the last man of his crew alive
he scans the seas each day.
But finally, a ship appears
the Captain’s surely saved
with heaps of gold and strings of pearls
there’s much he has to offer.
Once more he sails across the seas
with plumed hat, sword and dagger
and rues the day he set a course
for Blackbeard’s Isle of Treasure.
Image credit: Tumisu @ Pixabay
Written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #95 photo prompt.
The image shows a pirate with treasure chest on one open page of a book and a ship on the other. Random alphabets are scattered in the space in between..
Insides flaming
throat burning
lungs pounding
clinging on.
Guts heaving
mouth screaming
chest thumping
hanging on.
Dawn’s breaking
heads shaking
surprised she survived
the endless night.
Fingers clawing
rasping, gasping
body stiffens…
her dragon roars
no more.
Image credit: Sean Thomas @ Unsplash
Written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #94 photo prompt.
The image shows shows a huge stone dragon on top of a building.
Come, join hands
let’s walk together
our hushed feet will fall softly
on verdant ground
pause by the sapphire stream
listen to lush sounds
murmuring water
rustling leaves
bird song, insects whirring
breathe in, breathe deeply
scents of the earth
fragrance of flowers
close your eyes
breathe in, breathe out
taste the emerald air
feel the dappled golden sun
warming your face
here, safe, embraced
enfolded by nature
let us share our stories
in our woodland bower.
Image credit: Shane Rounce @ Unsplash
Written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #93 photo prompt.
The image shows shows a tree trunk. We can see hands placed next to each other along the length of the tree trunk. The hands belong to people of different race, age, and gender.
far from the cares
of everyday life
away from the sorrows
away from the strife
sitting together
on a distant shore
watching the tide
washing in
washing out
as the sun descends
and the stars appear
breathing in
breathing out
being mindful
just being
Image credit: Yulia Matvienko
A quadrille, written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #92 photo prompt.
The image shows two lego mini-figures sitting on pavement. Batman has an ice cone and Superman has an ice lolly!
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