Behind brief, flickering shadows,the invisible bones of nature glow. Autumn sun burnishes leaves,like gun smoke their incense breathes. For centuries men have used their mindsto construct walls of different kinds to repel enemies and protecttheir property, kin and the rich select. But nature has a single secret,one she’s never very well kept: winter threatens humans […]
Tag: Reflection
Reflection
The image in the March issue of Visual Verse, Volume 9 Chapter 6, is a stunning photograph by Vony Razom, which has inspired amazing writing, with only one hour to produce 50-500 ekphrastic words. I recommend reading everything, starting at page 1. My poem is on page 83 and, if you want to read it first, you […]
Fairy Tale Reflections
an ugly ducklingreflects in an autumn ponda magical swan Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem #1269 reflection, also linked to Sherry’s prompt at What’s Going On? on 19th June 2024 At the end of the first week of Carpe Diem’s celebration month, our prompt for today from memory lane is ‘reflection’. Chèvrefeuille […]
Giant’s View
Smooth groove Of water on stone Reflection of sky In aqueous tones An unblinking eye In a socket of rock With a pebbled iris And a skull of chalk A giant’s view Framed by heather Bathed by dew And worn by weather Kim M. Russell, 2016 My response to Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo […]
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