If I was free to live a life, divorced from acculturation I like to imagine how things would be, as a sovereign one-woman nation If I could follow the pull of my heart, without fear of sticking out What adaptations would fall away? What unwritten rules would I flout? The first to go would be … Continue reading Wild and Free
Poems and rhymes
An assortment of poems from the soul and lyrical musings.
The Start of a Beetleful Friendship
Upon an ambling walk I spied a beetle on its backIts shell was iridescent, shining shades of blue and blackI reached to turn it over, and help it on its way‘STOP!’ the beetle shouted, imagine my dismayI want to help, oh little one, I reasoned earnestlyLet me put you on your feet, soon you can … Continue reading The Start of a Beetleful Friendship
The Hat That Fits
I reached the age of thirty-three and there began to fret For all around had found their hats, I didn’t have mine yet I’d tried many on for size, but none had stood the test of time I prayed to the Gods and the Universe, send me the hat that is mine The years ticked … Continue reading The Hat That Fits
The Metaphorical Oracle
I usually post a new rhyme on Sunday's, but this week I must confess to enjoying myself too much and writing too little. I've been spending a couple of days away with my husband. We've been mountain climbing - three peaks in a day! Okay, one was more of a gentle ascent, but my screaming … Continue reading The Metaphorical Oracle
Metamorphosis
The caterpillar could see the future, her world looked fresh and bright Heart full to the brim with optimism, dreams within her sights Possibility thick in the air, cocooned in a world that welcomes and warms Soon to break free of the chrysalis, ready to spread her wings transformed But tomorrow arrived on waves of … Continue reading Metamorphosis
The Lion and the Sheep
The lion ruled the sheep for protection, from the wolves that prowled the landThe flock was guarded by the king of the beasts, he had a fearsome roar andAn impressive mane, extra sharp teeth, muscles that rippled when he walkedThe wolf pack would not dare attack, thought the sheep, as long as their lion stalkedThe … Continue reading The Lion and the Sheep
Best Laid Plans
Do you ever have those days that from the start just seem askew? You wake up late, you’ve lost your keys, can only find one shoe? It’s like the world conspired against you, to really piss you off As you’re about to curse the universe, you come down with a cough What about those days, … Continue reading Best Laid Plans
The Squirrel and the Hawk
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Pexels.com Mama come quick! Look at this! The young squirrel cried in delight His eyes lit wide as he pointed, at an exotic squirrel taking flight When I grow up Mama, I’ll fly like that, soaring from tree to tree She smiled as she gave him a nut, told him … Continue reading The Squirrel and the Hawk
Busy Bee
She buzzed around the wildflowers, stripes of yellow and blackCollecting the pollen and nectar, like her comrades, taking it backTo the hive with an aura of frantic, each bee intent on filling their storesTo satisfy their resplendent queen, see their kin through the winter once moreBut this bee had a spark of idea, growing deep … Continue reading Busy Bee
Senryu #1
I’m wordy by nature. I talk a lot, I write a lot, if there’s a word limit I always go over it...I like words! But in a bid to move out of my comfort zone I’ve tried a bit of micropoetry this week, inspired by David @theskepticskaddish. I’ll leave the explanations there...though it’s hard!
