Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park in Hilton Head, South Carolina, is the site of a self-governed city of formerly enslaved people. Screaming hate-filled words. It’s a sad state of affairs! Human beings, all! Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Being and State.
Ellen thought she had found her one true love, Because when he smiled, she could feel her heartstrings flutter. But she learned that he was just another fraud, Someone whose mouth wouldn't melt butter! Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt from Sammiscribbles: Flutter in 34 words exactly.
Douglas, at age 72 cycling around the island of Barbados on an electric bike! Live life your own way. Strive for the impossible. Paint outside the lines. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Paint and Life.
Image credit by Jules Paige Fort Washington, WI Looking at the rainbows over the water, My soul finds sweet peace once again. I remember the joy found in such beauty, When I visited the ocean with kith and kin. I'm grateful I learned early the power of the water To soothe me and take away... Continue Reading →
Sitting on the porch Eating sweet watermelon. Smiling through the juice. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Water and Melon.
I yearn to drink matcha on a yacht, As the waves rock me gently to and fro. I had the chance to fulfill it yesterday, But my fears just wouldn't let me go. Drenched in shame, I walked, blowing off steam, With my body and mind in continuous strife. I know I must overcome the... Continue Reading →
Walking in the woods And the sweet sparrow’s song Remind me I am valuable To Him who keeps me strong. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt from Sammiscribbles: Sparrow in 20 words. I immediately thought of Matthew 10:29-31 when I saw Sparrow as the prompt.
Chocolate Museum in World of Wine, Gaia, Portugal June 2023 If I could design the marriageable kind, I would use you as my mold. Your laughter and warm kindness, An adventuresome nature I find so bold. How you make me feel special, Encouraging and supporting my goals. Your acceptance of me with flaws, And not... Continue Reading →
Peace shattered by the split over shallow issues, Mean words spoken, mingled with your sharp gaze. I twitch when I think of how I was under your spell, Thinking times were dim if you didn’t share my days. But the time comes when we must call our own shots, And not be like drifts of... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Alisa Dyson@ Pixabay They placed him in my arms, and I immediately knew Nothing would ever reduce my love for that child. I held him with sturdy hands, for to me, he was royalty. And my black knight, majestic in his brown skin, just smiled. On Mother's Day each year, I try to... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 