engorged buds of red
the scent sweet for a moment
masking the decay
Thanks to dverse poets for the red inspiration. Visit them for details and additional contributions.
red decay
dressing for success
Seeking continuity during this crisis, Sue was determined to continue to “dress for success.” This madness lasted only until she discovered the true joy of not wearing a bra. Now, success has a new meaning.
Thanks to Sammi’s Scribbles for the challenge to write about “continuity” in 35 words.
bird v. fish: a haiku tale (in two parts)
I
high above the sea
the sun bright upon his back
the fight has been won
II
the bright sea beneath
one moment of blissful joy
still, the fight is done
Thanks to Ronovan Writes for the inspiration (bright & fight) for this fishy tale.
The Head Beside Me
I’ve been taking a sculpture class (read more about that at Great Cheeks! ) and before the world collapsed and it got canceled I managed to get my first piece fired. I brought it home and on Friday I “bronzed” it (using acrylic paints ) as part of our first pandemic-sponsored-at-home-art-day.
Behold it in all its glory as it sits beside me.
And stares.
And stares some more.
He never blinks. Always he stares.
And that is not at all unnerving ….
Really. Seriously it’s not at all.
But … if he starts talking …
Thanks to Linda’s SoCS challenge for giving me an excuse to write about what’s beside me!
de novo
dark gives way to light
a nova bursts then dies
life’s circle unveiled
as the stars of the night sky
reveal themselves de novo
Thanks to Colleen and Sally for this week’s Tanka Tuesday theme: the night sky. Check it out!
Tina Stewart Brakebill 