Precious Water...

water

to refresh one

in times of drought or thirst;

to swim in, to swallow, to pour

over

Kim @ dversepoets, has prompted us to write a poem about one of the four elements - fire/water/air/earth

I have chosen to write a 'cinquain' poem about water. Here's the link: Four Elements

After the Storm...

An afterglow of indigo

signals the storm's now spent

as the wind ceases her howling

leaving the trees twisted and bent.

The clouds, once filled with rain,

have wrung themselves complete,

the greening of the wet earth below

now marches to nature's fresh beat.

Lillian, at dverse poets, is leading the charge for our quadrille of exactly 44 words. It must include the word 'indigo'.

Here's the link: Indigo Quadrilles

 

 

A Kindness Shown...

 It was a time of war where men fought men, in the hope of securing peace. Ironically, peace was difficult to come by as both sides were under orders to fight, so any proposed peace would surely remain elusive.

One particular day a woman was found wandering through the stark, war-torn countryside, her eyes staring, her heart bleeding.

A soldier approached her.

"Here," the soldier said, " Some food for your body and a blanket to warm you."

The woman stared vacantly at him. 

"Go on, take it," the soldier said kindly, for he could see she was shell-shocked.

The woman didn't know what to make of it. 

"A parka for your soul if you like", smiled the soldier. 

Warmed by the soldier's kindness the woman accepted his offerings, not knowing whether he was friend or foe. It didn't matter to either of them...

Lisa, at dverse poets, has prompted us to pen a 144 word prosery.

 It must include the line: 

'Make of it a parka

For your soul.'

(By Alice Walker.)  The words must remain in the original order but may be punctuated to alter their meaning.

Here is the link to dverse poets: Making a Parka

My Valentine...

My sweet Valentine's baby,

you suffer me to feed you,

to wipe your rear end

to shower away the daily soil

that you cannot do for yourself.

Love does that you know,

  a mother's love for a son...

Born on a distant Valentine,

 you came without instructions.

Together we have climbed mountains,

forded unknown murky waters

and have soldiered on repeatedly.

Love does that you know,

    a mother's love for a son...

Forty-nine years thus far

you're doing well, all things considered;

the ongoing medical appointments 

the unexpected seizures and distresses,

yet I will hold your hand my sweet boy.

Love does that you know,

  a mother's love for a son...

It was no accident that you

were born on Valentine's Day;

for you love all who surround you,

 all who help you navigate your world;

your smile lights up the room!

Love does that you know,

 a son's love for a mother...

Sanaa, at dverse poets, has asked us to write a poem alluding to Valentine's Day [14th February]. We were given 3 options as to style. I have chosen option 2- Love Letters Through Time: Write a poem in the form of a love letter. It can be addressed to yourself, to someone special and/or in memory of a person who has passed.

Here's the link to dverse poets: Valentine Poetry

Chilli Hot!

To the table I bring

 some zest and some zing;

a meal on a plate 

so please don't be late!

The food will impress, 

 as your tastebuds caress

the hot flaming spice

all flavoured and nice.

Now, don't be afraid

for it's zingfully made!

De, at dverse poets, has prompted us to pen a 44 word quadrille, which must contain the word 'zing' in some form or another.  Here's the link: Poems with Zing

Taking a Swim...

They said she was taking a swim, 

cooling off 

in the scorching heat, not understanding

 that today 

she was floating amongst the soft clouds 

up, up, up.

Eyes closed with her breath steady

way above 

the scorching trials of life itself,

peace gently 

and divinely wrapped itself 

around her.

 She wasn't taking anything at all, 

let alone

 a perceived cool dip in the pool.

  Instead, she 

was receiving rest and necessary renewal

  for her soul...

Dora at dverse poets, has asked us to write a poem that challenges the presentation of ordinary things.

Here's the link: Reimagining the Familiar