The high and low of ocean tides
its rhythm leaves one breathless
choppy swell of emotions subsides
mysterious ocean sprays are endless
Listening to the songs of whales
in the distance large billowy sails
navigating mystical seas of blue
an albatross comes into view
WD 2026 April Pad Challenge Day 21
For the third Two-for-Tuesday prompt:
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no more digging up broken dreams
skeletons should remain buried
can treasured losses be redeemed
no more digging up broken dreams
scattering new seeds by the stream
painful defeat makes one feel wearied
no more digging up broken dreams
skeletons should remain buried
written for dVerse Poets Pub
Hosted by Punam
writing a 44 word quadrille incorporating the word "dig"
also fits
WD 2026 April Pad Challenge Day 20
For today's prompt, take the phrase "No (blank)," replace the blank with a new word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write
deep
rooted
fallen limbs
family tree
lives
WD 2026 April PAD Challenge day 19 write a family poem
writing form: The Lanturne is a five-line verse shaped like a Japanese lantern with a syllabic pattern of one, two, three, four, one.
A story worth reconsidering
the wonder of the full moon
a story worth reconsidering
the allure of an elusive blue rose
looking down stars shimmering
hiding in the warmth of my cocoon
listening to the crows gently croon
a story worth reconsidering
poets often use ambiguity
some may not agree
the art of perception
seeing in the lake a reflection
reading between the lines
my heart pines....
WD April 2026 PAD Challenge day 17
writing an ambiguity poem
Yesterday
was a glorious spring day
filled with warmth and sun
watching nature’s rebirth
birds chirping, building nests
tree buds slowly opening
slender yellow willow boughs
a turtle basking on a log
me with a smile on my face
Today
started out cloudy and wet
warm temperatures remain
time to shift to spring mode
packing the winter clothes
that kept me warm on cold days
I feel a sense of excitement
not at the chore at hand but
at the promise of more light
carrying less weight brings
relief
Tomorrow
The new moon arrives
a time of renewed intentions
meditations for restoring
the heart and soul
hopefully, the earth will reset
with seasonal changes and
signs of hope leading us forward
in the journey to find peace,
love and light
written for What's Going On? Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
hosted by Mary
new moon
darkness arrive
resetting intentions
contemplating tomorrow's dreams
renewal
written For 2026 April Pad Challenge Day 16
prompt challenge - write a "new" poem.
The new moon phase arrive on 4/17/2026
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Under the green canopy awaits a canoe
who dares to cast it into cool water
what wonders will come into view
my heart wants to be an explorer
paddles ready to navigate ahead
steering into the great unknown
under blue sky over rocky riverbeds
enjoying the beauty of nature alone
written for WD 2026 April PAD Challenge Day 15
For today's prompt, take the phrase "Under (blank)," replace the blank
with a new word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem,
and then, write your poem.