lull of life migrates last farewells communicate souls strive to ascend feeling the calmness yonder moon and stars slumber clouds drift in silence Throwback - Moving on - Nov. 17, 2021 featured image AI generated

how sweet will be the days engaged minds like a collage wounded memories in my walk faltering words in my talk why does it have to be this way day after day after day no reason for feeling glum how woeful is this world its spirit unsettled profound thoughts on a ride bluebirds need to sing the sun wanting to shine…

fate's path unfurls both day and night see my soul wander Senryu Senryu (also called human haiku) is an unrhymed Japanese verse consisting of three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables (5, 7, 5) or 17 syllables in all. Senryu is usually written in the present tense and only references to some aspect of human nature or emotions. They possess no references to the natural world and thus stand out from nature/seasonal haiku. Please check out these links. ❣️ Guide to Short Poetry Forms About Eugi Featured image AI generated

life persists as jack frost nips cold noses and rosy cheeks dreams of hearthside memories cups of warmth welcome What do you see # 318- 8 December 2025 Image credit; Deep Doshi @ Unsplash This photo shows a snowbound scene from a street in Quebec, Canada. There are Christmas trees outside almost every home and they are sprinkled with snow. People, warmly dressed are going about their business.

“I hope people don't take kittens on a whim, like they would a toy, then not care for them.” ― Shirley Rousseau Murphy, Cat on the Money Linking up with Sandee at Comedy Plus Awww Mondays Unless stated all featured images are produced by myself with the assistance of AI

I'm opting out of posting Wordless Wednesdays, at least for a while. Firstly, because, I am still working on creating new images, or double checking that proper credit is given to images from royalty-free sources. Secondly, I would like ponder new ideas for Wordless Wednesdays, and make it more interesting. I wish everyone a joyous holiday season for beliefs you hold dear, and traditions celebrated. 💖 Take care, and stay safe. Unless stated, all featured images are produced by myself with the assistance of AI

Martin Baron – Unsplash.com Haiku verdant freshness exhales early salad days nature frames the now Senryu shapes of yesteryear my world in a tangled frame breathless I survive SenHai Saturday #29 Here is this week’s image to get your creative juices flowing! From the photographer – “a white picture frame sitting on top of a lush green wall.” Please create one senryu and one haiku to accompany this image prompt.

It's here! A lovely collection of syllabic verse, written by contributors dedicated to weaving poetry. I'm proud to be a part of this elite group. Thank you, Colleen Chesebro, and Robbie Cheadle for this wonderful opportunity. 🌻 Unless stated, all featured images are produced by myself with the assistance of AI

moments remembered winters grasp delay comforts hot tea brews at home Throwback - #Haiku 3/14/22 featured image AI generated

the embrace of home sunlight spills through my window hushed memories breathe shadows tell of times ago comfort fills my very soul “Home is what you take with you, not what you leave behind.”― N.K. Jemisin, The Fifth Season Reena’s Xploration Challenge #410 The theme for this week is Hygge. It is a term in Danish and Norwegian that describes a cozy, contented mood evoked by comfort and conviviality. Unless stated, all featured images are produced by myself with the assistance of AI

nature's artistry a symphony of colors parades through seasons vibrancy from dawn til dusk idyllic settings she weaves “It was a really good Monday for being a Saturday.” woke with frayed edges declared Mondays as Saturdays oh so bittersweet This Week’s Writer’s Workshop Prompts: December 4, 2025 Here are this week’s prompts: Write a post inspired by the word parade…

hide and seek shadows they play where the autumn spills left right indifferent Guide to Sort Poetry Forms About Eugi featured image I created using AI

“Every day is a gift. But some days are packaged better.”― Sanhita Baruah Wordless Wednesday is a simple blog post featuring a photo that conveys a message that speaks for itself without using words. I, for one, has been known to break the rules. Joining Sandee at Comedy Plus Wednesday for Wordless Wednesday Check out my About Me Page to see what my blog is about. Image by Sabrina Ripke from Pixabay

My mom, a Southern belle from New Orleans, Louisiana, had a flair for Cajun cooking. During my childhood, I remember Christmas Eve's filled with comforting aromas that soothed the soul. I wish I had mom's recipe, because her chicken and sausage gumbo with corn bread was delicious, and the best I've ever eaten. There are several recipes online, and they are quite lengthy, so for those interested, I would recommend, …

in midsummer's glow sun-salted dreams ebb and flow shadows seek treasures What do you see # 317- 1st December 2025 Image credit; Thibault Moluenko This image shows two birds standing in the water of the ocean, at a beach. The sky overhead is cloudy and lit golden by the rays of the sun, which are reflected in the water too. There are waves coming in towards the beach. Featured image AI generated Prompt image credit Thibault Moluenko

Many thanks to Dagmara K, Chief Editor at Spillwords. I'm over the moon because, though my poems are published by Spillwords, they are usually not selected for inclusion in a series. Plus, this is a first, since I've never attempted to write anything with a dark vibe. We’re pleased to inform you that your literary work has been selected for inclusion in our…

“He’d shown the world that there was something invincible inside of him—inside all of them—that could and would remain untouched, something that even a cruel world could not break.”― Jacqueline Simon Gunn, Flaco the Owl Spreads His Wings Linking up with Sandee at Comedy Plus Awww Mondays Featured image AI generated

what wonders await boreal waters aware dreams drift boundlessly sea so blue whispers rhythmic currents effortless tides ebb in and out SenHai Saturday #28 Here is this week’s image to get your creative juices flowing! This image is an underwater photo, resplendent with many small, silver fish. They resemble minnows. The bottom is white sand, and the varying hues of blue from lighter to darker.

gratitude given my voice steady with courage I stand unburdened Reena’s Xploration Challenge #409 Write a story, poem, or reflection where the act of giving thanks is tied to resilience, protest, or moral strength. Explore the paradox of refusing to be grateful to the ungrateful: those who exploit, silence, or dismiss others. Instead, celebrate gratitude as a weapon of dignity—thankfulness for the voices that rise, the hands that resist, and the hearts that refuse to bow.

“It seems like everything sleeps in winter, but it's really a time of renewal and reflection.”― Elizabeth Camden, Until the Dawn Wordless Wednesday is a simple blog post featuring a photo that conveys a message that speaks for itself without using words. I, for one, has been known to break the rules. Joining Sandee at Comedy Plus Wednesday for Wordless Wednesday Check out my About Me Page and see what my blog is about. Image by Ann Nielsen from Pixabay

together we learn to hum songs of old and new promises forgotten hope in the heart becomes void with each breath chart your journey Throwback - Eyeing the cause - 10/25/21 altered Featured image AI generated

outside boundaries dreams crisscross thundery roar beyond life's purpose slaying dragons reveal woes in the grip of haunting nightmares I'll be happy when it ends This Week’s Writer’s Workshop Prompts: November 27. 2025 Here are this week’s prompts: Write a post inspired by the word square. Write a post in exactly eight (8) sentences. Write a story using the first line “The waves were crashing on the shore; it was a lovely sight.”

“People leave imprints on our lives, shaping who we become in much the same way that a symbol is pressed into the page of a book to tell you who it comes from. Dogs, however, leave paw prints on our lives and our souls, which are as unique as fingerprints in every way.” ― Ashly Lorenzana Wordless Wednesday is a simple blog post featuring a photo that conveys a message that speaks for itself without using words. I, for one, has been known to break the rules. Joining Sandee at Comedy Plus Wednesday for Wordless Wednesday Featured image -

tears once flowed like rain grated emotions falter what greatness awaits our harried gait gently sighs with each breath unkindness flees What do you see # 316- 24 November, 2025 Image credit; Mohsen Karimi @ Unsplash This image shows a blurred girl/woman through a rain-streaked window. The background is not clearly seen. Three Things Challenge #MM253 Your three words today are:GREATGRATEGAIT Image by Virginie from Pixabay

“That little owl with a call as steady as my heartbeat was telling anyone who would listen, ‘I am here.’ We were listening. We’re listening still.”― Heather Durham, Going Feral: Field Notes on Wonder and Wanderlust Linking up with Sandee at Comedy Plus Awww Mondays Featured Image AI generated