Writer. Feminist. Historian. Person.
day dreaming delay
mind caught in an endless loop
where thoughts are stolen
by fluctuating follies
echoing atrocities
This (thinly veiled comment on my mind’s status today) contribution to Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday challenge (synonyms only-dreaming and thought subbed in for fancy and idea) was helped along by Putting My Feet in the Dirt’s wonderful phrase prompt: fluctuating follies.
Visit them both!
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!
never fear they said
just follow the path they said
no defeat they said
straight on to glory they said
only whispers now (they said)
Perhaps it’s my current state of mind, but the photo brought to mind fallen armies and (for you Tolkien fans) barrow-wights so … here we are. Thanks to Sue for the inspiration. And remember all depressing interpretations are my own! 😉
sun lit memories
of wine stained molten kisses
warm the bitter nights
as lips once burnt by fire
still smolder in the mind’s eye
Image Credit: ©2020 Padre Ramblings
This wonderful photo sparked memories of hot European days and nights, so thanks to Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday for the photo and to Putting My Feet in the Dirt for offering a great prompt (molten kisses) to go with my mood.
to spark devotion
and banish cacophony
the birds joined their calls
and sang a sweet melody
in unity with the trees
Thanks to Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Synonyms Only Challenge
Our words for today are “love” and “harmony” and my synonyms are “devotion” and “unity.” ‘Twas fun but hard!
Tina Stewart Brakebill 