Cutting Blades

Courtesy of Pixabay

 

 

 

 

 

love is sweet and sour
slaying with our swords of words
cutting blades of grass

WD 2026 April Pad Challenge day 23
For today's prompt, write a juxtaposition poem 

We Are Still Here

Courtesy of Pixabay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take me out to where the wild flowers grow
the natural world a place for thoughts to flow

In nature there is a slower relaxing pace to life
one can decompress, no news to cause strife 

Melodic soundscape creates a sense of ease
warblers, robins and chickadees aim to please

The brave and courageous of the sacred earth
understood its timeless beauty and worth

In the forest you can hear the ancient drum
beating steady and soothing like a bee hum

Walking amongst the maples, hickories and elm
pure enchantment a passage to another realm

You may hear unsung words if you are listening
shadow walkers in soft moccasin whispering

We are still here; we are still here 

When nature takes your breath away 
in all its wonder, enjoy the moment, the day

linking with  What's Going On?
hosted by Sumana
When Nature Takes Your Breath Away - prompt to write a nature poem

also

WD 2026 April Pad Challenge Day 22
For today's prompt, write a natural poem. 

Ocean Tides

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:

• Write a high poem and/or...
• Write a low poem

No More Digging

courtesy of pixabay

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  

Family Tree

 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. 

Reconsideration

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

written for WD 2026 April Pad Challenge Day 18 

writing a reconsidering poem 

The Art of Perception

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 

Trifecta of Time

 

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