Temperance: Senryu’s Seven Virtues
I am taking on the seven cardinal virtues in a senryu rumble. Salvation, here I come! You better be ready to greet me at journey’s end. Continue reading Temperance: Senryu’s Seven Virtues
Category: poetry
Words
A story in senryu about a Roman soldier with a selfish penpal. Continue reading Words
Chastity: Senryu’s Seven Virtues
I am taking on the seven cardinal virtues in a senryu rumble. Salvation, here I come! You better be ready to greet me at journey’s end. Continue reading Chastity: Senryu’s Seven Virtues
Write on Water
Write on Water by Melinda Kucsera Write on Water My last breath–I write a last request on water erased by the tide Scribbling on water future written in ripples fate rides wind-tossed waves Underwater I– grip my lifesaver, write help then draw my escape Sketched my fantasy then drowned in its sensation, swam immersed in dreams. Walk on water smooth sheet of glass etched by no words nature holds the pen Bubbles spell my doom as I plummet, my pen held tight flotation device? I sink and pass fish I click to expose the nib no upwards motion. Written on water a scream bubble … Continue reading Write on Water
Pride: The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu
The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu: Pride* *A collaboration with Rosema from A Reading Writer Rosema writes short fiction, poems and posts about the books she’s reading. Hop on over to check out her site and pick up a recommendation or two for your next read. The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu: PRIDE ~ ~ ~ Lionize me now. There ain’t no vainglory here I’m the best there is. ~ ~ ~ Stand tall but know when it’s your turn to bow down ‘cause– life’s a turning wheel. ~ ~ ~ To be continued tomorrow with another deadly sin and … Continue reading Pride: The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu
Envy: The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu
The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu: Envy* *A collaboration with Rosema from A Reading Writer Rosema writes short fiction, poems and posts about the books she’s reading. Hop on over to check out her site and pick up a recommendation or two for your next read. The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu: ENVY ~ ~ ~ He own things I lack. She wore sequined heels, I want. Why I lack a lot? ~ ~ ~ He’s not more lucky. I don’t need those leather boots. I don’t covet things. ~ ~ ~ To be continued tomorrow with another deadly sin … Continue reading Envy: The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu
Earth’s Children
Earth’s Children* *Collaboration with Carol from WritersDream9 A collaboration with Carol from WritersDream9 If you love haiku, haiga, tanka and flash fiction–you should visit her site. She writes with amazing clarity, depth and spirituality. This time we chose to do a double etheree. Enjoy! Pollution lies so heavy on the earth The clouds of excess hang low and dark Block out the stars that shine above Creating an imbalance Street lights can’t compensate Our children are sick Allergic Toxic In Need Of love Clean water Breathable air Food that’s not tainted Animals to learn from Clear skies to stargaze at … Continue reading Earth’s Children
Night Life
Night Life* A collaboration with Carol from WritersDream9 If you love haiku, haiga, tanka and flash fiction–you should visit her site. She writes with amazing clarity, depth and spirituality. Night Life Stars illuminate Brighten the lonesome night An Owl passes Stars shoot overhead Chase the owl across the sky Owl dives to catch prey A meteor flashes Its tail wiggles with sparkles Tiny diamonds Owl looks skyward Meteor reflects in eyes That long to catch it He holds wisdom Made of stardust gems His mate approaches She comes with owlets feathers askew, they toddle Talons leave snow tracks Chorus of hoots … Continue reading Night Life
Road to Recovery
*Road to Recovery *A collaboration with Annie from What the Woman Wrote We attempted the ninefold poem and survived the experience! Thank you Annie for taking that poetic journey with me! It has nine syllable per line, three lines per stanza, three stanzas per poem. The first stanza represents an aspect of the body; the second stanza an the aspect of mind; the third stanza an aspect of the spirit. It made me miss my sonnets. They aren’t as tough. *Road to Recovery O.D. on poetry–my brain burns my eyes, worn out from the syllables ideas spike through my veins, make them throb these thoughts, … Continue reading Road to Recovery
Pathogenic Poetry
*Pathogenic Poetry *A collaboration with Annie from What the Woman Wrote Thank you Annie for teaching me a new form, a Nove Otto. It is a nine-lined poem with 8 syllables per line. The rhyme scheme is as follows: aacbbcddc. Since that wasn’t enough of a challenge, we did a second Nove Otto and reversed the rhyme scheme. ‘Cause we’re cool like that. 😉 Pathogenic Poetry It’s contagious that poetry Like virus, taking over me Its bite is quite Insidious Taking root deep inside the heart Send pathogens to pick apart Those little darn things, devious Make me grab pens and start … Continue reading Pathogenic Poetry
Bad Girl
Bad Girl I’m just a bad girl glock cocked, finger on trigger a smoking pistol Cold barrel–my kiss Smoke wafts, spent shell cases roll Lipstick on my gun Chalk outlines my ex Bullet hole in his forehead Ruby beads I lick Heels click, fishnets rip Bustier strains to hold me My come hither stare Knife flicks, cuts him down Bite sized snack, then throw him back Nail file sharpens fangs My thousand yard stare Ignites all who stop and stare No money, no show To ashes you fall Make my war paint, I smear you ‘neath my smoke-filled eyes Leap … Continue reading Bad Girl
Wrath: The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu
The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu: Wrath* *A collaboration with Rosema from A Reading Writer Rosema writes short fiction, poems and posts about the books she’s reading. Hop on over to check out her site and pick up a recommendation or two for your next read. The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu: WRATH ~ ~ ~ Gun locked and loaded. Chamber a round, set my sights– unload bullet’s wrath. ~ ~ ~ Blood pours from killed foe does it bring equal justice, or your mind’s own peace? ~ ~ ~ To be continued tomorrow with another deadly sin and another … Continue reading Wrath: The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu
I’m a Writer and I have a Gun
I’m a Writer and I have a Gun* *A collaboration with Annie from What the Woman Wrote Thank you Annie for grabbing your gun and helping me combat copyright infringement and the anger associated with finding my words and the words I have crafted with other talented writers splashed on other websites without my consent. Thank you for co-writing a mirrored nonet to channel my anger. I’m a Writer and I have a Gun I’ve got my evil eye on you, thief You can run, but you can not hide My words are in your pocket Tied up, … Continue reading I’m a Writer and I have a Gun
Sloth: The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu
The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu: Sloth* *A collaboration with Rosema from A Reading Writer Rosema writes short fiction, poems and posts about the books she’s reading. Hop on over to check out her site and pick up a recommendation or two for your next read. The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu: SLOTH ~ ~ ~ Sun sets and rises, I’m unmoved in unmade bed, tomorrow, I’ll move. ~ ~ ~ Get up, get moving– ignore the couch, your enemy– turn off the tv. ~ ~ ~ To be continued tomorrow with another deadly sin and another senryu… ~ ~ … Continue reading Sloth: The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu
Shaman
Shaman* *A collaboration with Carol fromWritersDream9.Wordpress.com Carol is a skilled poet who excels at crafting haikus, haibuns and tankas that read like a Japanese master penned them. She also creates short fiction, longer poems and haigas of breath-stealing breadth and beauty. Come walk with us under the moon, up a mountain path into nature’s magic. Shaman Dandelion heads sway, let wishes fly. Daisies drop petals, requests for help fall. Grasses flatten spelling out messages. Turning skyward to all my soulful friends, Asking them how to bring healing to all. Dandelion heads sway, let wishes fly. A voice calls, “look within, where answers lie.” … Continue reading Shaman
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