The Problem

Contemplating the problem with us was always time space and distance 

written for WD 2026 April PAD Challenge day 13
writing a poem about a problem 

An American Sentence consisting of 17 syllables.

  

Set List

courtesy of Pixabay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In life we go through different stages
what songs would make our set list
which classics are deemed ageless

how to create a gentle ebb and flow
the opener needs to be high energy
dancing to the hits under moon glow

the middle holding different tempo’s
much like life from ballads to the blues
would inner rhythm and cadence grow

can a closing leave a lasting impression
would epic songs somehow be forgotten
the compilation is at your own discretion

the encore should consist of the greatest
songs, poems and stories of your life
perhaps a selection from your latest

whatever your individual musical set list
remember music can be a beautiful gift

written for WD 2026 April Pad Challenge Day 12
writing a set poem 

Home

 

My
home
changes with life
but love is steady
rhythmic heartbeat
a place for dreams

written for WD 2006 April Pad Challenge Day 11
writing a poem about home 

Silence

Courtesy of Pixabay

silence
nature's magic
listening for lost songs
standing amongst giant birch trees
I hear

 

written for WD 2026 April Pad Challenge Day 10
writing a mini poem - cinquain 

Sad but True

Some days I feel the melancholy blues
recalling a journey of two lost souls
some days when I am thinking of you
writing poetic verses fills in the holes

recalling a journey of two lost souls
from beginning to end the story ours
writing poetic verses fills in the holes
sharing dreams in the midnight hours

from beginning to end the story ours
but I admit you will always be the one
sharing dreams in the midnight hours
sadly, you drifted away our story done

but, I admit you will always be the one
some days when I am thinking of you
sadly, you drifted away our story done
some days I feel the melancholy blues 

linking with dVerse Open Link Night 
hosted by Lillian

WD  2026 April PAD Challenge Day 9

For today's prompt, take the phrase "(blank) But (blank)," replace the blank with a new word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write your poem.

This Poem

Courtesy of Pixabay Mollyroselee

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Poem is a warm spring day
its about taking a walk in nature
listening to the trill of bird songs

This Poem is about a buffalo drum
connecting with earth’s rhythm
thumping a prayer of hope

This poem is geese nesting
on a mound of twigs and grass
honking at nearby predators

This poem is a lucid dream
seeking wisdom in the night
perched upon a tree limb 

This poem is about finding love
in times of deepest darkness
its about following the light

written for What's Going On? This Poem hosted by Sherry

Paranoia

Paranoia a feeling you get inside
mind games and absurd contradictions
reacting to events on the outside
paranoia a feeling you get inside
causing worry and other afflictions
our world spiraling towards extinction
paranoia a feeling you get inside
mind games and absurd contradictions

written for WD 2025 April Pad Challenge Day 8
writing a poem about paranoid 

Dusk to Dawn

Courtesy of Pixabay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not talk to me about reality
in the hours between dusk and dawn
instead write me a poetic rhapsody

night allows new dreams to take flight
there are no boundaries to be drawn
daring to reach the stars shining bright

do not talk to me about reality
how many hearts have felt the thorns
in a world full of sadness and tragedy

talk to me about love in the midnight light
heart to heart until life’s pain is gone 
entwined in the arms of moon's delight

written for dVerse - Imperatively yours 
hosted by Dora

written for WD 2026 PAD Challenge day 7

For the first Two-for-Tuesday prompt:

• Write a dawn poem and/or...
• Write a dusk poem