one moment in time
to seize the impossible
and breathe in the now

Thanks to Dverse Poets! and their Leap day poetics challenge.
Writer. Feminist. Historian. Person.
one moment in time
to seize the impossible
and breathe in the now

Thanks to Dverse Poets! and their Leap day poetics challenge.
tossed by a rough sea
courage lives in the shimmer
of dawn’s golden light
La Voile Jaune (The Yellow Sail) c. 1905 by Odilon Redon
Thanks for the beautiful inspiration to Dverse Poets!
older, but not wise
the demons dance through the night
banished by the light

Thanks to Dverse Poets! for the DANCE theme.
yearning for passion
pouting petals come alive
lips red with desire

Photo is of “Red Canna” by Georgia O’Keeffe
After yesterday’s dark contribution (red decay) I thought I’d offer a slightly less depressing piece. Visit dVerse Poets for details about their Seeing Red Challenge and to read other great pieces.
Thanks to Putting My Feet in the Dirt for giving me the perfect prompt (pouting petals) for this second chance.
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.