PARADISE DREAMING Fragrant plumeria, water crystal clear, I am that child once again swinging high within this paradise canvas painted once more for me. And as I delight in crystalline waterfalls of this paradise summer’s day, the rhythms of each falling drop soothe my heart and soul, inviting me so gently to their tropical serenity. […]
To mark my 100th Friendburst blog post, this short story poem was produced for the CPC Simple Sunday Picture challenge. The art is by Malo Baccara.
This is my CPC Saturday Share collab. Cheryl’s line is “I wanta rock with you.”
You Were There Mom When the school kids laughed at my torn clothes and shoes with holes that showed my toes. You brushed me off and wiped away the tears and taught me how to conquer my fears. You Were There Mom To free me from the radiator for which I was tied. and held […]
These are for the CPC Friday Fling poetry challenge. This week Michelle and I are looking for writes incorporating at least one nonsense word from a list we created, or one or more made up by the author. It’s just wordplay fun. Among the nonsense words on our list are “bubbaroo,” “morf,” “murd,” “shaum” and […]
Friday Fling #142 August 19th 2011 It’s been awhile since we did a nonsense word challenge, and we thought the dog days of August would be a good time to have another run at one! If you recall from the one we did a few months ago, Michelle and I made up nonsense words and […]
The sweet scent of lavender fills the room, carried along on only the faintest of breezes that drift in through her open window. The only light a pale yellow glow from the candle that flickers beside her bed, sending ghostly shadows dancing across her walls. Heavy night air covers her naked body like a soft, […]
Here are some of Elvis’s Song Title Hits: “I Forgot to Remember to Forget“ “Heartbreak Hotel“ “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You“ “Don’t Be Cruel“ “Hound Dog“ “Love Me Tender“ “Too Much“ “All Shook Up“ “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear“ “Jailhouse Rock“ “Don’t“ “Hard Headed Woman“ “One Night“ “I Got Stung“ […]
This is a Special preview for the CPC Friday Fling poetry challenge. Poems should be posted there when the challenge is open beginning Thursday at 9 P.M. EDT. Friday Fling #142 August 19th 2011 It’s been awhile since we did a nonsense word challenge, and we thought the dog days of August would be a […]
Welcome to Wonderful Wednesday! We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our “Special Surprise Guest Host” A Poetic Heart (Jason) http://www.friendburst.com/A_Poetic_Heart/ Jason has dropped in to be our guest host and brings a lovely theme To inspire our poetic muse! Today we ask you to write a poem about “The Rose” as a symbol. […]
