My response to Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie and Wordle #90 At day’s zenith, The hearse of narcissistic night approaches, Etiolates the remains of sunset, A nightshade Obsequious and vague. The sun’s areola, Disintegrating In drifting cloud, Is lost in the murmur Of the wide winter sky. © Kim M. Russell, 2015
Day: December 21, 2015
The Fir Tree
Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen Stave 1 In a forest, in a good spot With sunshine and plenty of air. Stood a little fir tree, So eager to grow up It didn’t think about warm sun or fresh air Or children chattering And berry gathering. The children exclaimed That the fir tree […]
Christmas Troiku
Another response to Carpe Diem Seven Days Before Christmas 2015 #4 presents Below the green tree Each parcel wrapped carefully Bright Christmas colours Below the green tree Hearts beat with wonder Anticipation Each parcel wrapped carefully Tied up with a bow Secret surprises Bright Christmas colours Shiny ornaments and lights Adorn the […]
First haiku of the week
Lonely Words Watery words weep Steeped in hours of lonely thoughts Talking to myself © Kim M. Russell, 2015
Poetry is Rocket Science
My response to the secret keeper’s weekly writing prompt #16 There’s comfort in words Head full of lines and stanzas Melting into shape Wicked rhythm of poems Escaping into space © Kim M. Russell, 2015 Image found on en.wikipedia.org
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