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You are gone, but yet live in mirrorsmocking my deemed identityWe never saw eye to eyebut your sharp words jump outfrom my defianceI did not wishto be youyet, Iam Tanka Tuesday Challenge no. 56 - A Mother's Nonet

January

January sighs, cold, colourlessThis year arrives without a sparkI ache, unsure of myselfwhile others display hopestars fail to enthusejaded minds facetoo much truthlittlelight W3 Prompt #193

Associations

My father-in-law had a large cupboard filled with trophies and plaques won by him. He would scoff at any suggestion of eliminating outdated stuff. The family has retained it so far, after his death, because the house is locked. I'm not sure if the trophies will survive a renovation or sale of the property. I … Continue reading Associations

Bird-ish

watchlightnessspur motiontake them abovelarge, conceited worlds-Miracles of natureinspired Wright Brothers to flyThey observe trending winds of changechalk out plans to build homes or migrate What Do You See #296

Too many Channels

meteorology failed againinaccurate weather forecastmisled many travellerstoo many apps confuseradio channelsmix up wavelengthsNature Godssmile, as theywatchvainsillyhumans keyfuriouslylocation detailsbut cannot guess the moodof those who rule the planetpower centres project themselvesas architects of all world affairs Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge

Refinement

workof artcreatedby interplayof light and shadowsreflections are resultsof interactions –refinethose to live, play and work betterisolation hampers perspectives RXC #323

Lonely Tree

has the moon ever looked so lovelythan in your thick, brown, sturdy armsholding it with a prayerstay for more than a night-when leaves turning moonfall from your armsyou lay yourheart barecry Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge Kigo word - Leaves turning Moon

Driving Licence

mapsinspiredirectionsdestinationschanging course to meetlife we have lost somewhereon passenger seats - aspireto drive with or without licenseyou don't need one - with only one life. The picture reminded me of another video on "A failure to Communicate". Sharing here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=8Ox5LhIJSBE Written for What Do You See hosted by Sadje

In between

dreamsmeetingreal life-a growth cyclehazy memoriesburied disappointments-sorting out thoughts and feelingsmirrors reflect maturationall that happens between life and death What Do You See

Leaps and Bounds

lush growth of fur on tiny bodiestickling my heart, making me laughyou just leapt into my life-mischief personified-curiosityfor all corners-you know notyou are-love Chosen syllabic form is Nonet Synonyms spring --- leap green --- lush Tanka Tuesday Weekly Prompt