My joy will return. Somewhere down the line, I know. I wait for morning! Written for the RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: down and line.
Joy Will Come with the Morning!
Musicians Are Soul Doctors
Photo is from EyeCandyDesignz@ Pixabay I made my petition to the house band, for my soul felt bereft of joy. I needed the help of a little Marsalis, Coltrane, Waters, or Monk. Oh, that cat on the drums heisted my heart with a powerful solo, And out of habit, I danced, for the sweet jazz... Continue Reading →
Is It Courage or Is It Folly?
Image Credit: Suliman Sallehi@ Pexels What makes a man take a chance on losing his life? Is it courage or folly that leads him so far from the ground? I think to climb so high takes nerves of steel and bravery, And these traits in mauldlin fools are seldom found. Written for What Do You... Continue Reading →
Following the Raven to the Clouds
I saw the raven sitting in the tree at the top of the waterfalls, and he seemed to marvel at his surroundings. I wanted to see what he saw and experience that same sense of wonder. I was alone, having chosen to lie low in the forest, while my tour mates went on another shopping... Continue Reading →
Getting to Know Your Neighbor Can Become a Labor of Love
Cherry couldn't find her phone. Her breathing was labored, and she didn't feel great. She should have listened to her daughter and bought the alert button for the elderly, but she couldn't get past her desire to appear independent and young for a little longer. She looked out the open door and saw her neighbor... Continue Reading →
A Spender and a Saver Got Married…
Sweetwater Creek State Park, Douglasville, GA He loved to spend on Amazon, and she religioussly saved each dollar. He bought whatever caught his fancy, while she hoarded every cent. He took advantage of senior deals, but as his junior, she could not, So, she tried to stop his online spending, but he would not repent.... Continue Reading →
Look Up and Appreciate the View
Photo Credit to Sarah Whiley Looking down to avoid free-falling from atop the mountainside, I paid no attention to the surrounding beauty as my anxiety grew. The fact is I was foremost so concerned about a possible disaster That I forgot to look up and enjoy the the spectacular view. I stalked the paths as... Continue Reading →
Travel Dreams Begin in the Sky!
Image Credit to LuizClas@Pexels Watching the birds fly through a sky pink with promises of adventures, She wonders if home for those graceful beauties is any particular place. She dreams of one day taking flight away from this field and land, And just the thought of traveling far away brings a smile to her face.... Continue Reading →
I Can’t Help Myself, My Lovely: Fandango Flash Fiction
Photo Credit to Darius Bashar at Unsplash.com "I am so sorry, Darling! Please understand and forgive me! I just can't help it!" Ashlyn felt such anguish at having to arrest Ian's ardor as he was making some of his most ardent romantic moves, especially that one with the arch look that involves his hat! But... Continue Reading →
Sweet Words of Love
Sweetwater Creek State Park, Douglasville, Georgia Honest words of love Bend our hearts toward each other. Speak sweetly to me! Written for the RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge #392: Bend(ing/s) and Heart.
Help from Heaven 