the lanterns spring up
all around the world
little specks of light
filling up with glee
the colours are vivid
from crimson to mauve
as they skipped around with joy
what a beautiful globe
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Image credit: Leon Contreras @ Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows many lanterns floating into the night sky. Some are nearby are more visible than others which are far away.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #238 photo prompt.
the angel and the mermaid
what we do every day
we stand in the park
not moving at all
but later, it’s dark and silent
and the gates are closed
and in the moon light
the glorious graceful dancers
whirling and swaying
spreading joy
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Image credit: Marianna Smiley @Unsplash “Thrive” by Danial Pooper a sculpture in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a giant female figure who is opening her chest to show the greenery inside. There are cracks on the visage and torso of this sculpture.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #237 photo prompt.
the moon beckons me
as the night sky’s burn brighter
her moon becomes radiant
my magical dreams drift on
and offer tiny pulses of light
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Image credit: Kenrick Mills @ Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a full moon in a cloudy sky. It’s night time and the clouds behind the moon are illuminated by the moonlight in an eerie fashion.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #236 photo prompt
so many people
reaching out more
rage, rage, rage again
too much pollution
too many plastic bags and bottles
it should be a better place
so make it happen
just a little help
and hope
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Image credit: Tom Barrett @ Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a view of a walkway/ street, at a time when the shadows cast by the sun are out of proportion larger than the people walking the street.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #235 photo prompt
A movie star in the making
but at the moment he’s treading the boards
he pretends he’s shy
but he’s nothing like it
he could even be a drama queen.
Well, maybe not
strike that one out.
He’s a beautiful man
so clean and fresh and tidy
but there’s one problem
he talks so very high
such a pity.
Actually, he could be a man in drag
and why not?
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Image credit: Sander Sammy @ Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a man holding a white face mask which is hiding half of his face. Only his light brown eyes and forehead are visible.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #234 photo prompt
two strong guys
sometimes it’s hug
just because
just a little hug
good guys always friends
all it needs
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Image credit: Josue Escoto @ Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows two men hugging. The expression on the face of the man facing the camera is quite intense and emotional.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #232 photo prompt
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Monkey was always a little friend
but he only lived on the couch
Monkey liked to play with his people
but often he was alone
Monkey could look out to see what’s happening
but he had nothing to say
But one day he has a new friend
and he certainly looks familiar…
He used to live in Darkest Peru
but now he’s called Paddington
Monkey and Paddington talk all day
and sometimes they get into mischief!
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Image credit: Anastasiia Krutota@ Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows two stuffed toys sitting on a cushion. The monkey on one side has its arm around the other stuffed toy that appears to be a hybrid between a bear and a penguin. (you can imagine your own combination)
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #231 photo prompt
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The really Monkey and Paddington!
she walked silently
slowly measuring each step
then she stops and thinks
she gently walks again
listening in the cloisters,
is there someone there?
she turns around quickly
holding her notebook and pen,
but no-one is there
it’s so difficult
when you’re a writer
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Image credit: Nickola Johnny Mirkovic @ Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows an arched veranda, where multiple pillars support a high vaulted ceiling. The sun is casting shadows on the wall behind the veranda. At the end of it is a fancy door.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #230 photo prompt
growing up on distant continents
without a common tongue
lives so seemingly different
rich north, poor south
experiences diametrically opposed
and yet
sharing corresponding smiles
weeping mutual sorrows
our hearts are touched
by the same love and loss
because, in the end
we are all
sisters under the skin
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This week’s image is in honor of international women’s day, celebrated on March 8th. This image shows a diverse group of five women holding a placard on which the word “ WOMEN” is written in bold letters. In the background you can see other people holding different placards too.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #228 photo prompt
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I wrote my poem back in 2020. It was also International Women’s Day too. I wanted to remind us that wherever we may be in the world, we have a bond of common experience. I’ve found it when travelling in parts of rural Greece and Spain and, when I moved to South Africa and met women from more diverse cultures and with very different life experiences, this connection came even more sharply into focus for me.
Another reason is for my lovely friend, Michnavs – Poetry by Mich.
Here’s her powerful and beautiful book: After Rain Skies by Michelle Ayon Navajas.
My review is here too.
https://www.amazon.com/AFTER-RAIN-SKIES-Michelle-Navajas/dp/B0B2TYMSFZ
the darkness is midnight
the moon is misty
and all the stars are hiding
the man stands staring in the distance
his feet are poised
should he stay or should he go?
a moment later
the stars are back again
the moon is radiant
his soul brings hope
he straightens his hat
it’s time to go
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Image credit: Darksouls 1 @ Pixabay
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a monochrome photo of a man wearing a suit and a hat, standing at the edge of a small stone bridge. The man is facing away from us. There is a full moon visible in the background and some trees. The whole scene is surrounded by fog.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #227 photo prompt
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