A 'Septolet' Her breathtaking blue eyes studied him. He felt himself drowning in sparkling crystal pools. Sammi's weekend writing prompt #302 Sammi prompts us to use the word "breathtaking" in a piece of poetry or prose that is exactly 14 words long. Septolet? The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words… Continue reading Sparkling crystal pools, or: Drowning
Portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw by John Singer Sargent mo- tionless- e- motion- less; and yet- there's... twink- ling there, it... seems, mayhaps it's just the light playing tricks- and yet... her wry eyes smile, knowing our eyes are admir- ing- Twiglets #313 trick of the light #TankaTuesday Colleen Chesebro offers us the painting… Continue reading Wry eyes, or: Our eyes
Poetry Partners #169 'Night of wonder', a poem by Angela of 'Poetisatinta' put art before self, seize a night of wonder for in this curious reality the woman kindles, touches, talks and wild thoughts melt in a silk dressing gown shredding particles of light. Poetisatinta: https://poetisatinta.wordpress.com/ A 'Shadorma' by ben Alexander of ‘The Skeptic’s Kaddish’… Continue reading Wild thoughts, or: Crumpled sheets
Poetry Partners #165 'Black and Beautiful', a poem by Irobiko Chimezie Kingsley of 'MEZIESBLOG' If you must lie to me, Maria, please try not to cry Smile like a child and wipe my tears like blind Bartimaeus Should you trip and fall off a cliff, spread your wings and fly Sing a sweet song and… Continue reading Woman, or: Beautiful
The private eye nodded knowingly. "Yep, Mildred's a real experienced broad, pal. Real, real sharp. Always ahead of whatever's new in the game. Back when all the rest of the girls were getting into a tizzy about the advent of instant messaging services, she saw their potential clear as day… She's always understood the fundamentals…… Continue reading A real experienced broad
A limerick With accursed weakness for Adonises (Whether Jorges, Olegs, or Thomases), The lonely, lovely lady, Beguiled by suitors shady, Would fall head over heels for false promises. Moonwashed weekly prompt Promises
Poem: It’s another hit But not of the musical kind Leaves a woman Scared out of their wits, quivering in fear Wishing she could rewind (Instead of dancing on the floor) Holding back the tears With a black eye & a swollen lip What excuse will she give this time? “I walked into the door… Continue reading REBLOG: ‘Another Hit’ by Ken Hume
A Golda Programmed by our society, her favored color is pink But why? 'Twas Mamie Eisenhower who changed the way folks think. #TankaTuesday The above 'Golda' was written for Colleen M. Chesebro’s ‘Tanka Tuesday’ prompt: Poets were prompted to write syllabic poems inspired by a color of their choice. I chose the color 'pink'. Murisopsis’… Continue reading Gender-neutral, or: Girly
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