Clash

Photo by Tehmasip Khan on Pexels.com Just when did the story begin Wanting to win you thought you rule barking was cool I had a strong mind of my own lights always shone in my sharp mind but not unkind It was then the story began we fought; we ran away from love push came … Continue reading Clash

Kyrielle

I can hear voices clear and loud till I see your face in the crowd they are all there gunning for me Why's your expression so wily? a lifetime flashed before my eyes I did not see obvious signs I always thought you admired me It was jealousy, not envy So, here today you celebrate … Continue reading Kyrielle

Life lessons

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The other side

I don't think I wanted to be here -unfamiliar, dark environs semblance of humanity staring back from windows shows different worlds -and then I know learning helps -to know Me https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2021/03/02/tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-215-poetschoice/

Rants

BADGER HEXASTICH choosingwhat's right makes thembright - while I absorb painenvelope screaming worldsand yet remaindull grey https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2021/02/16/weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-213-ekphrastic-photoprompt/

Make-believe

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Mysterious skies

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Rooted, we stand strong

crazy storms whisper O Wind, my friend, go hissing blow up sleeping worlds -let them awake and arise -let them be ready for me large trees stand aloft branches swaying in the wind - rooted we stand strong it takes a mighty big storm to uproot,Whispering Winds! Tell the storm you blow, destroy those with … Continue reading Rooted, we stand strong