Shallyn sighed at the sounds of yelling erupting from the house as she approached the front door, and paused, waiting for a lull, before ringing the doorbell twice. The voices both fell silent mid argument, as if someone had pointed a remote at them and hit mute, which in retrospect, Shallyn had basically done. The … Continue reading Entitled and Manipulated
Don’t You Come Back No More
It was mid-afternoon when Jaclyn loaded the final box, and closed the back of the van. She went through the house one last time, checking for anything forgotten, turning off lights, and closing doors. She swung up into the cab of the moving van, which was noticeably higher off the ground than her car. She’d … Continue reading Don’t You Come Back No More
Familiar Novelty
we spin around the galaxy around and around a structured dance in a cosmic ballroom twirling as we spin wild but controlled our subdued energy deliberate and dependable our exuberance naturally oscillates as our surroundings shift with every season we anticipate spring and its familiar novelty a dance we’ve dance before and will dance again … Continue reading Familiar Novelty
Eager Delight
the incredible moment when flowers burst with blooms holds great excitement winter sadness that looms due to stark bare branches is utterly banished they arrive in bunches once spring is established the thrill of walking through a cherry blossom lane the ecstasy of smelling lilac bushes after the rain the euphoria of dancing among the … Continue reading Eager Delight
Bird Song
nature’s flute flies with a whistle through the skies a resonating trill the mating melody swells, then swoons into a serene lullaby that mama croons music’s muse warbles an aria a refrain to infuse love across millennia . This is part of my April poetry writing challenge (NaPoWriMo) where I post a poem every day … Continue reading Bird Song
Fairy Ring
If you find a fairy ring will you fear the fae who are so proud of their portal? Will you dare to dance upon the mystical mycelium where supernatural spores will transport you on a train to a realm where realism holds no power, and hope that the fairy king is a fun guy who … Continue reading Fairy Ring
Hermit and Raven
Within a secluded forest glade sits a wise old hermit wearing a crown of jade, on his shoulder, a corvid The ever curious and watchful pair have learnt all the secrets: the location of the ogre’s lair, the feuds and quarrels of the ferrets If you wish to know their wisdom you must first earn … Continue reading Hermit and Raven
Seeds of Love
A cozy cottage built of strong stone around it growing greenery both delicious and decadent The wistful witch ponders while plucking herbs for heroes who purchase her potions Her longing love lingers appearing in the atmosphere while vibrant vegetation and flowers flourish When weary with waiting solemnly for someone she forgets her fears while grounded … Continue reading Seeds of Love
A Final Freeze
If only the bombastic breeze would behave with ease, simply billow and release the clouds from their lease so that the brilliant sun could come out for fun, shine down on all and one and let spring feel she’s won But that’s an absolute no, it had to go cavort with snow and ballistically blow … Continue reading A Final Freeze
Reconnected to Serenity
The bus wasn’t running that day, so she took the forest path home from work instead. Upon hearing the sound of water cascading over rocks, she decided to take the time to visit her favourite spot. Eyeing the shallow pool of water at the base of the waterfall, she pulled off her socks and shoes, … Continue reading Reconnected to Serenity
