Just a broken chair – and it’s a Hainka
just a broken chair
but so many stories appear
even though it’s old
I can still sit there
shadows and sunshine are fine
just a broken chair
but more stories still unfold
and what will happen next time?
~~~~~~~~~~~
Written in response to this week’s Tanka Challenge hosted by Melissa from Mom With a Blog
just a few flowers
on the edge of the landscape
it’s so grey
there’s no mauve, jasmine or pearl
so smoggy in that city
but close by, the colours are vibrant
there’s dahlias and daisies
so vivid
but it’s blurring now
such a shame
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Image credit: Brooke Balentine @Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a few flowers lying on the parapet of a high-rise building. In the blurred background, the tall buildings of a cityscape can be seen.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #288 photo prompt.
she’s Aquarius
such a beautiful creature
she’s wheeling around
and wearing her magenta
though she often wears silver
she is a kelpie
she’ll dive down and up again
and she’ll breathe Air
she is an inspiration
and she’ll fly up to the moon
~~~~
Thanks to Colleen for the inspiration to write syllabic poetry. The challenge this week is to play with colours and write a syllabic poem of your choice featuring your zodiac colour.
I’m Aquarius and my colour is Magenta, plus my element is Air.
You are kidding me?
Yup, that’s right,
But you’re dense!
Sorry, but you are!
I’m not very happy about that!
But, I was only saying,
I mean, I don’t want to be rude,
But, well, you’re thick,
Well at least a bit.
Still, I’m thin, not fat and wide like you.
Hmm, I’m thinking about that.
It’s all in our heads though isn’t it?
Well, I suppose so?
And we’re still friends aren’t we?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Image credit: Miguel Luis @Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a neon sign in bright green lit letters, saying; “it’s all in your head”.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #287 photo prompt.
Di of Pensitivity 101 – Monday’s Three Things Challenge: THICK, DENSE, WIDE
© Ayr/Gray
Sewing?
Not my forte,
definitely not.
I can’t darn
I can’t knit
I certainly can’t crochet.
What can I do?
Well, I can turn up my jeans
as I’m rather short.
You see, I’m a writer
…and so
it doesn’t matter what I wear!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Posted for The Unicorn Challenge, a magical challenge hosted by Jenne Gray and C E Ayr, where they provide a photo and we, in turn, provide up to 250 words.
(44 words)
This man… who is he?
I’ve never seen him before.
He’s wearing a trench coat
even though it’s very warm
is he a spy?
He’s wearing a hat
not a cap
not a bonnet
not a boater
It’s a trilby, and it’s pulled down
he is definitely a spy!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Image credit: Maksym Mazur @Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a shadow of a person, wearing a hat. The shadow is cast on a bed of green grass and 2 dandelions are growing in the patch of grass where the eyes of that silhouette would be!
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #286 photo prompt.
Squirrels, an Acrostic Nonet Poem
Squirrel, are you in that drey over there?
Quite a place I imagine, is that right
Under and hiding in that palm tree
I definitely think I can see you
Room for many of them
Run out now, go on
Every one join in
Link up together
Scurrying
Written in response to this week’s Tanka Challenge hosted by Willow. She has asked us to think about what is happening underground. Seeds and bulbs are waking up, while roots are looking for nourishment and reaching out looking for communication and news. Little creatures and insects are all on the move.
PS – I hope I’ve got away with this. These squirrels are not quite underground, although they are under and hiding in our palm tree.
is it art
we think so
it’s in a gallery
the colours are brilliant
russet, amber, cerulean and mauve
excellent! let it mingle and bloom
vibrant, that’s what we want
magnificent, such flare
now, get a picture
we have it
art then
is all
~~
Image credit: Zach Heiberg @Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a view of a sand hill and green shrubs through a broken window of an old building.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #285 photo prompt.
a flash of light
then darkness
my moon, my wonderful moon
where is she?
her name is Selene
and she’s captivating
she can be huge, and brilliant
or far, far away
but she’s always mine
but now she’s red, blood red
is she angry?
~~~~~~~~
Image credit: Joseph Corl @Unspash
Picture # 1 shows:
Total lunar eclipse 3/14/25, showcasing the captivating reddish glow of a blood moon against the dark night sky. Just a bit of white at the top! The stars dot the black background on a very clear night!
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #284 photo prompt.
© Ayr/Gray
Running down to Spar
my favourite shop
not to small and not to big;
okay, let’s do it.
First, some veg
toms, avos and lettuce
no, that’s not right
not lettuce but lemons.
Next aisle, bread
two types – bagels (yum)
and also Albany sliced
seeded brown and delicious.
Now over to the chillers
that’s two litres of semi-skimmed milk
six little yogurts – just plain
and obviously eggs, also six.
Looking at the list quickly
kitchen roll (always useful)
so now there’s only one thing
it’s for Luna – Whiskas.
Just to pay… and out.
Let me see, what’s the time?
I’ve shaved a couple of minutes off!
Excellent, and thank you Spar.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Posted for The Unicorn Challenge, a magical challenge hosted by Jenne Gray and C E Ayr, where they provide a photo and we, in turn, provide up to 250 words.
luna's on line 