Impulsive Nature – a three stanza Haiku.

Each stanza stands alone as a haiku while subtly connecting through themes of nature and fleeting beauty. impulsive naturea sparrow darts through the reeds,  startling the still pond  lauds summer in floral dress sunlight spills gold through the trees,  painting the warm grass  intoxicatingthe scent of ripe peaches lingers  on the evening breeze  Please subscribe. …

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Lord of the Flies.

Prompt: Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? An Ode to the Isle of Shattered Dreams,Where innocence, a fragile bloom, redeemsIts fading light to shadows, stark and vast,Upon the shores where savagery was cast. Oh, Piggy, with your spectacles askew,A beacon dim of logic, clear and true,Your voice unheard amidst the rising roar,Of primal …

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Joy…

Prompt: Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. Joy, a flutter, a leap, a squeal,Like finding a tenner in an old coat, for real!It tickles your ribs, makes your giggle expand,Then vanishes just like an old marching band. Image generation by WordPress Ai.Please subscribe. Let's support each other. I always …

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The Flower – a poem…

Prompt: Write a piece using one or more of these words or phrases: a simple flowersummons smilescalming of the day A garden wakes, where sunbeams play,And there it stands, a simple flower,Unfurling petals, come what may,A gentle beauty, holding power.Its quiet grace, a soft display,Each fragile moment, like an hour. The breeze whispers, a playful …

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Stan who had 100 jobs…

Prompt: What jobs have you had? A man named Stan, with a curious knack,Had jobs that piled up, front and back.A hundred he’d held, or so it was said,Each one a new hat upon his wise head. He started as baker, with flour and dough,But burnt every bun, so that had to go.Then circus strongman, …

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Living life before the interweby thing.

Prompt: Do you remember life before the internet? Back in the day, before the interweb's call,Life was quite different, for one and for all.No endless scrolling, no TikTok's hypnotic gleam,Just quiet moments, or so it would seem. If you sought information, a fact or a date,You'd dust off an encyclopedia, sealed by fate.With pages so …

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Modesty

Prompt: What are you good at? I'm very good at modesty, in fact, I am the best,No one can humble-brag quite like me, put me to the test.I won an award the other day, for my outstanding grace,But I barely mentioned it, just a fleeting trace. My talent for downplaying is truly a great sight,I …

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Having it all? It’s not all or nothing you know!

Prompt: What does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable? The concept of "having it all" is a complex and often debated idea, particularly for women, though it applies to anyone striving for a fulfilling life.What Does "Having It All" Mean?Traditionally, "having it all" often refers to successfully achieving a combination of major …

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When God Speaks: Discerning His Voice in the Silence

Prompt: Who would you like to talk to soon? Many believers experience a sense of speaking to God but not always perceiving a direct answer. It's a deeply human experience within the spiritual walk. The Bible offers profound insights into this dynamic, assuring us of God's constant presence and multifaceted ways of communication. When God …

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