Garden in Sintra, Portugal June 2023 Sip of lemonade. Don’t want to melt in this heat. A long, hot summer. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Melt and Summer.
A Long, Cool Glass of Lemonade is the Cure!
You’ll Never Be Smarter Than Your Mama
I lied to save myself from the consequences of my actions, But my mother seemed to have eyes and ears all over the community. Just when I thought that I was safe and had outsmarted the old gal, She found me and advised me that I would not get away with impunity. Â I could... Continue Reading →
Is There Anyone Still Alive in English Villages?
Daily writing promptDescribe one habit that brings you joy.View all responses I love to read and binge-watch English murder mysteries. Through Acorn and Britbox, if I am not careful, I will spend every waking hour watching the wonderful detective chief inspectors and coroners and their sidekicks solve the deaths of people in the small villages... Continue Reading →
Living an Oddball Life Is Life-Affirming Bliss
Photo Credit: Neha Godbole @Unsplash Nola loved this wondrous house that would be her home for the rest of her life. It looked grim to outsiders, as if it would crumble at the first hint of winter. But it fulfilled a voracious desire in her to live in an original space, with its glittering green... Continue Reading →
Look Past Hate and See Each Person’s Humanity
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.
Beware: Not Every Feeling Is Evidence of True Love
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.
We Don’t All Need to Fit In
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.
A Promise Is Forever
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 →
Oh, the Sweet Memories of Summer!
Sitting on the porch Eating sweet watermelon. Smiling through the juice. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Water and Melon.
Avoiding the Boring Mislife: Saturday Mix
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 →
Help from Heaven 