poetry, prose, and photography
in the light of dawn
this bitter bite of winter
balancing with grace
The winter air has a substantive bite. Our weather reports hinted at snow, January marching into February. Yet, even in this time of cold, of darkness, flowers grace life with reminders that spring approaches.
cold winter rain
early morning darkness
I shiver, alive
standing under clouds
the squirrels and crows arguing
ancient vendettas?
I discovered the WordPress “Word of the Day” challenge a long-time ago. Getting these prompts helped keep my creative side engaged. Then the WordPress team ended that project. Fortunately, others have stepped up to keep that initiative going.
Today’s word is “vendetta“. A challenging word, especially for my focus on haiku. As I watch the crows and squirrels quibble over the breadcrumbs in my backyard, I came up with this one. I hope you enjoy it!
upon this roadside
while walking in the sunlight
the motion of life
a winter walk
calmness amongst the trees
crows chattering
This is my contribution for the Fandango One-Word Challenge. Today’s challenge word: trouble.
sunlight in the sky
within that deception
trouble is hidden
1always look forwards
freeing ourselves from the past
creating beauty
under the starlight
a momentary pause
the city grinds on
Nights in the city have a magic to them, don’t they?
through the nearby woods
the way, today, much drier
moving through winter
resisting the wind
amidst winter’s aggressions
life’s tenacity
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