A scarlet ship

September 5, 2026 Chris Hall3 Comments

now this is a super scarlet ship
and she’s massive and marvellous,
she’s sleek and swift in the seas.
there are many major
operations on
this fine vessel.
so what’s next?
shall we
see?

it
was a
dangerous
mission this time.
the crew were clever
as always, as the waves
were lashing and moaning, but
she was able to aid, for all,
such a splendid, superb scarlet ship.

~~~

Crispina Kemp‘s photo – a fascinating fleet! – https://esvagt.com/services/fleet-list/ –

For Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge No. 80, Alliteration, Robbie has asked that we write a syllabic form using alliteration. Plus a lovely painting down there.

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #102

#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 80, Alliteration 9/01/26

Dear Mother Nature

March 21, 2026 Chris Hall45 Comments

Honeysuckle leaves – Crispina Kemp

~~~~~

dear mother nature, enjoy this place
see this lovely honeysuckle
it is a wildlife hotel
there’s bees and ladybirds
the scent is gorgeous
it’s nectar-rich
how happy
it is
ahh

she
smiles
with little
animals like
dormice and squirrels
it’s a wonderful world
and now a celebration
sun is above the equator
since twice a year it’s the equinox

~~~~~

spring and autumn equinox and thank you Willow for Mother’s Day.

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #078

#TankaTuesday Challenge No 56, A Mother’s Nonet, 3/17/26

A Scurry of Squirrels

April 25, 2025 Chris Hall44 Comments

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.