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 →
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.
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.
The Marriageable Kind: Weekend Writing 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 →
Thinking for Oneself is a Healing Balm
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 →
Dreams of the Beach
Watching the boats sail. Smiling at kids with their pails. I find contentment. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge #462: Pail and Sail. So looking forward to five weeks in Europe, including three weeks in Porto, Portugal in an apartment right on the beach!
Landing on My Feet
Patched up in one place, But still dealing with so much. Will land like a cat. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge #452: Land and patch.
Help from Heaven 