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44 Birds

44 birds fly in the sky.Did you ever stop to wonder why?Why don’t they fall?Why 44 in all?Whatever the reason is, let it be.For 44 birds in the sky is reason enough for me.Fly birds fly.Good bye! This was for a dVerse prompt: This one’s for the birds! Just sing us a poem of preciselyContinue reading “44 Birds”

With Grace I’ve Been Fed

I’ve been hungry. Not just a mere inconvenienceHunger as a presenceA dinner companion as you salivate over a slice of breadSo it is not with grace that I bless this foodBut in knowing it’s graceThat I have been fed. This was for a dVerse prompt: Pen us a poem of precisely 44 words (not countingContinue reading “With Grace I’ve Been Fed”

Flower Waiting

Petals closed in sleepWinter winds over the groundFlowers hibernateWaiting for spring sunTo awaken sleeping eyesClimb up through the groundSay hello to warmthSay hello to new sunshineSay goodbye winterFlower waiting sleepsTo awaken in the spring This is from a dVerse prompt: So today, I’d like you to pen us a poem that includes some form ofContinue reading “Flower Waiting”

Our Only Family Road Trip

Simple trip, kids & I,Not so simple after all,Once we stopped for lunch.Familiar landmarks,Seen for the first time.The same restaurant lunch.Then the tire went flat.Hours waiting only to be led on a chase.Our only family road trip. This is for a dVerse prompt: So, for this Monday quadrille prompt, as you may have all guessed,Continue reading “Our Only Family Road Trip”

SMILE

Upturned lips, an expression of joy.A mask for those who in private we scorn,Turned upside down it becomes a frown.In rictus, it is horror.C’mon pretty show us your -I’ve got the camera, so flash us;Cheesy though it may be This was for a dVerse prompt: Just sling us a poem of precisely 44 words (notContinue reading “SMILE”

Zero: The Absence Of

Zero: the absence of.And I got zero problem with that,99 problems but zero ain’t one.Zero ain’t alone,It’s infinite in its emptiness.Ain’t got nobody And we’re together in that,Got zero use for foolishness,An intolerance.ZaggedEdgesReachOblivion This is for a prompt by dVerse: Write a quadrille with zero. Hope you enjoy!

Can I Coax Your Love?

How can I coax love from theeKisses and sweet words failHearts and chocolate paleTo grant affection towards meWhat can this affliction beThat leads to such a woeful taleAre your feeling so frailThat yearning can not see This was for a dVerse prompt: Pen us a poem of precisely 44 words (not counting the title), includingContinue reading “Can I Coax Your Love?”

Whirly Twirly

Whirly twirly little spin Round and round it goes again Where it stops I don’t know Why the whirly thing goes In the direction it does I don’t know the reason for it’s cause Causation situation a whirlpool of cessation Just likes to spin This was for a dVerse prompt – Just pen us aContinue reading “Whirly Twirly”

Stars hitting the ground

The spark from SprinklersShowers of starsFalling down my fingersLanding on the groundTo extinguish like the passing of millenia For even as light triumphsDarkness waitsFor when the time light is extinguishedAnd Sparklers run outStars hitting the ground This is for a dVerse prompt: I am sure you must have guessed, the prompt for today is sparklers.Continue reading “Stars hitting the ground”

Here Fishy Fisher Fishing Fish

Gold, breaded sticksFor a complimentOf menFryPole food filetEggs, eyes, Smells to meSwim withFlying hookSchool of knifeTrip rod tankOut of waterBabble cat, dog pufferClown, spear, devilPlenty in the seaAnd chipsFish This is from a dVerse prompt: Pen a poem of any style with exactly 44 words, not including the title. It must contain a given wordContinue reading “Here Fishy Fisher Fishing Fish”