Tag: 44 words

Just a cat…

Chris Hall50 Comments

that is no such thing
as ‘just’ a cat – ‘just’ a cat?
definitely not.

she’s always regal,
pretty, beautiful – of course,
and she’ll stare, and stare.

what is she thinking?
we will never really know,
she’s just amazing!

could we pry?
nope, definitely not.

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Image credit: Haoli Chen @Unsplash

A white and fawn cat is hiding behind a partially open curtain hanging on a window. Through the window we can see green trees. The cat is also watching the trees.

Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #313 photo prompt.

What do you see # 313- 3rd November’ 25

What fun!

Chris Hall55 Comments

Just a mushroom?
No, it’s definitely more than that.

It’s beautiful.
It’s crimson, golden, even russet.
Come on, let’s get closer.

They knelt down carefully.
We shouldn’t disturb it.
Well, not just yet.

It’s a beauty.
It certainly is.
Okay, let’s pick it.
Now!

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Image credit: Benjamin Lehman @Unsplash

This image shows a golden cap mushroom growing in a forest floor.

Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #312 photo prompt.
Plus, hooray! Congratulations, it’s four years for WDYS. Well done, dear Sadje!

What do you see # 312- October 27, 2025

An Ancient Airplane

Chris Hall25 Comments

The Tiger Moth Club of South Africa

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She was driving up
to the small airfield.

Listening to one of
M.C. Hammer songs.

She had been munching
a nice juicy apple.

She had just enough time
for a sweet and long sunset.

As she got into the ancient
de Havilland Tiger Moth.

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Val‘s Scavenger Hunt – second prompt
Use the following words in a poetry form of your choice: apple(s), sunset, tiger, hammer.

Looking to Slide into Seasonal Change

What a lovely sketch!

Chris Hall59 Comments


another artist
what will this be?
it seems to be a landscape
and it’s pretty accurate.

I wonder if I could get a bit closer
although I don’t want to put him off;
rather I should walk a little further
such a lovely lake.

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Image credit: Salva Jamm @Unsplash

This image shows a man, probably an older man, sitting by the shore of a lake and there is a painting / picture in his hand. It looks like he is trying to capture the scene in front of him on paper / canvas.

Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #307 photo prompt.

What do you see # 307- 22 September’25

Sewing Bee

Chris Hall52 Comments

© 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!

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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)

is it art?

Chris Hall59 Comments

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

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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.

What do you see #285- April 21, 2025

oh my moon

Chris Hall63 Comments

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?

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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.

What do you see # 284- 14 April, 2025

Those Dolls

Chris Hall60 Comments

I never had a Barbie and certainly not a Ken.
I never liked dolls in anyway at all.
I even found them a little scary in fact.

But now I’m thinking that Barbie and Ken
might be quite useful,
in some way or another?

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Image credit: Julee Juu @Unsplash

For the visually challenged reader, this image shows Barbie lying on a picnic blanket looking through a magazine and Ken standing next to her with a bag from McDonald’s. There is a pizza box lying next to her too. In the background, you can see a lush green lawn, trees, and a blue sky!

Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #283 photo prompt.

What do you see # 283- 7th April, 2025

Daydreamer

Chris Hall60 Comments

he’s daydreaming
and there’s nothing wrong with that
he shakes his head
but he’s as bright as a button

you’d see him walking around
doing a handstand if he wanted to
but mostly he would sit in the middle
watching the bridge
and contemplating

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Image credit: Антон Воробьев @Unsplash

For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a small grey figurine sitting on the railing of a bridge. There’s a wistful expression on his face. He has a beard and mustache and on his head a lock of curly hair.

Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #281 photo prompt.

What do you see # 281- 24th March, 2025

Cherries🍒

Chris Hall65 Comments

ahh cherry blossoms
beautiful and lingering
known as sakura

flowers are dainty
while trees are magnificent
both together is hope

but meanwhile something else is happening:

cherries are blushing
bountiful and delicious
how many can we eat?

these are so sweet
more than delightful!

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Image credit: Redd Francisco @Unsplash

For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a lot of cherry trees in blossom. There is a body of water in front of the trees that is reflecting the image, upside down.

Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #280 photo prompt.

What do you see # 280- 17th March, 2025