before evenstar after the glow of the day life’s final flicker Image courtesy of Casey Horner-Unsplash Thanks for the inspiration to Sadje at Keep it Alive. https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/07/25/what-do-you-see-144-july-252022/
Category: Haiku & Other Poetry
Advice for the Girl’s Life: Variations on a Theme
Variations on a Theme Always say yes even when you mean no Never say I won’t when told it’s time to go Never raise your voice when told you have no choice Always choose the right path even when you have no voice Always stay the course as you walk that chosen path Never show… Continue reading Advice for the Girl’s Life: Variations on a Theme
in the calm
in the calm, he waits as petulant clouds concede yielding to the light Thanks to Word of the Day Challenge (petulant) and Your Daily Word Prompt (concede) for the inspiration to help me get back into writing. Author Photo
his eyes
clear as a blue sea unknown depths in that moment love shimmered beneath After a long absence, I’m back…at least for a day. Thanks to Linda's SoCS Challenge for the writing inspiration and my blue-eyed man for love's inspiration.
golden blue surrender
a day turns golden the sea hums a lullaby sweet blue surrender Author's Photo Thanks to Colleen's Lullaby Themed Tanka Tuesday for an excuse to share this beautiful photo!
Life Unfurls
Recently, I had the honor of being chosen by Elisa Ang as the Featured Writer for Pure Haiku's Unfurling theme. When Elisa explained why she chose me, she noted that the writer expresses life's journey--from the time it springs forth to the time it bids farewell in profoundly creative way..." I absolutely love that she… Continue reading Life Unfurls
Pure Haiku Featured Writer (2-4)
Please don’t let my tardiness be mistaken for diminished gratitude! It’s just been a chaotic week. Thank you so much to Freya for the opportunity and Elisa Ang for choosing me as Unfurling’s Featured Writer. I’m still gobsmacked by your choice! Also thanks to #WritePhoto for a perfect photo inspiration to illustrate my gratitude and to Alethea… Continue reading Pure Haiku Featured Writer (2-4)
Pure Haiku Featured Writer: 1
I am honored to have been chosen by the artist Alisa Ang as the featured writer for the theme of Unfurling. Many thanks to Alisa and Freya. Please click over to Pure Haiku to read my haiku as well as the many other beautiful and thought provoking pieces.
drowning
drowning in sorrow thoughts, thick with bitter regret the future darkens I guess I'm in a bit of a dark mood this morn! But thanks to Sadje's WDYS Challenge for the great inspiration.
day breaks
melancholy blue night’s last rage against the light turns to indigo Author's Photo Thanks to Linda's SoCS Challenge to use a word (or words) containing "igh."
Tina Stewart Brakebill 