2020-09-20 00:31
He said it well.
Bartholomew Barker, Poet
Farewell Justice
You fought with words and logic—powerful weapons for justicein reasonable timesbut it’s easier to manipula… Read More
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2020-09-18 19:25
Photo by Samuel Ramos on UnsplashCoins tinkled in the Simpson’s pot
To the echo of the metal clang
Until denseness from piled coins
And greenbacks, filled the k… Read More
2020-09-18 18:43
Photo by Polina Tankilevitch on Pexels.comMany summers ago, in Iowa’s July heat, we spent a day.
Sun baking my freckled skin, I knelt in the wild strawberry patch.
My friend near… Read More
2020-09-18 18:22
Photo by Kaique Rocha on Pexels.comLose me now in the mists of the last rains of summer
kissing the edges of fall, warming my heart and soul
leaving behind the persevering dripples of… Read More
2020-09-11 20:29
Balance begins early.
Building blocks of wood.
Bombies blasted with taws.
Beams balancing in gym class.
Be it what it may, it all leads
to vocation.
…..
This is i… Read More
2020-09-11 20:11
Photo by Chevanon Photography on Pexels.comAn aquarium displays a rainbow.
It is a gallery of sorts.
Every shade of color and transparency seems possible.
There is this one thing, t… Read More
2020-09-11 15:36
Photo by Michael Aleo on UnsplashIt’s Friday and TTOT day! Let’s do it!
Freedom and the ability to help others. For those of us who have it, we can help those w… Read More
2020-09-06 21:22
Take some moments and read this poet’s words.
I Write Her
pxhere.com
Duo of Dusk and Past
Alwaysthe high notes crackat the edge of sunset,then slide past horizon intonever… Read More
2020-09-05 23:19
This is what I call writing from the soul. Great post, my friend. Add the video and you never disappoint. Have a read, why doncha?
GirlieOnTheEdge's Blog
Walkin’ Billy had no friends… Read More
2020-09-04 16:38
Photo by Lukas on Pexels.comHappy Friday and TTOT time!! Let’s do this!
Thankful for outings and still the ability to social distance. We went to Shangri-La Little Stone Village her… Read More
2020-09-02 13:15
Photo by S O C I A L . C U T on UnsplashWhat is poetry to you? Does it bring joy to your life? Is it a release from stress? Is it a way to send a message about social justice?… Read More
2020-08-31 23:24
Photo by Castorly Stock on Pexels.comReclaiming
Twisting jeweled cuffs over knuckles,
silky knot loosely skimming cleavage.
Gathering, clasping silver sparkled strands,
gracefull… Read More
2020-08-28 17:03
Haiku, especially haiku for you! A must read!
I Write Her
pxhere.com
The Wedding Dress
fuzzy empty cloudsdandelion skeletonsof half-blown wishes
and breezes blowgrey flowers… Read More
2020-08-28 16:38
Photo by Madison Inouye on Pexels.comIt’s that time of the week for TTOT! What? Yup! It’s that time again. So…let’s goooooo!
Grocery pickup – I am trying a… Read More
2020-08-26 16:52
Photo by Evie Shaffer on Pexels.com“You have me bending over backwards every day and I am sick of it!” Meghan stomped out of her and her husband’s house. They had another d… Read More
2020-08-21 12:59
Photo by Ivars on Pexels.comHappy Friday and Happy TTOT! Let’s get started!
It’s cooled down! WHEW!!Remember the Scavenger Hunt last week? Well, we picked up the prizes yester… Read More
2020-08-17 00:25
Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels.comPerry Jameson always thought his station in life was to follow in the footsteps of his father, an accountant. There was only one small problem, Perry did n… Read More
2020-08-14 13:49
Photo by Mau00ebl BALLAND on Pexels.com
Ever since the pandemic made its first creepy appearance, Curtis Genaldi could not comprehend how he would be able to usefully function in his car… Read More
2020-08-14 13:13
Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels.comIt’s the end of a great week and time for TTOT. Let’s get to it!
Photo by Harry Cunningham @harry.digital on Pexels.comScavenger Hunt Zoom S… Read More
2020-08-08 17:21
Denise went above and beyond and-YES-listen to the music, please.
GirlieOnTheEdge's Blog
Staring out and through the lens of a clear window pane, what confirmation have we that what we see i… Read More
2020-08-07 23:09
Take some time for these words…
I Write Her
pxhere.com
TRUE BEING
For a moment,Frozen in the window of my soul.Immersed in a disquieting vision.Knowing I will never see yo… Read More
2020-08-07 04:22
Photo by James Wheeler on Pexels.comHappy Friday and TTOT! Let’s get to it!
Rain for the many, many vegetable gardens I see posted! Tomatoes seem to be especially making an appearan… Read More
2020-08-06 18:03
Her dear, dear friend died.
It was in telling him her news.
She found out he was gone.
She searched through random places.
And his information was not random, after all.
And n… Read More
2020-08-03 14:53
We could all use a good laugh and Karen delivers! Thanks to Midlife Margaritas for a great interview and introducing us to Karen.
Midlife Margaritas
Karen Mills
If we are going to name m… Read More
2020-07-31 12:57
Photo by freestocks.org on Pexels.comShowered With Love
She loves her children more than life itself
Hugging them each day when they wake
Owning up to what it means to be a mom
W… Read More
2020-07-31 12:40
Photo by Humphrey Muleba on Pexels.comHappy Friday and TTOT Day! Let’s jump in!
Beaches – I have seen so many pics lately of people at the beach and while I was worried about… Read More
2020-07-24 13:07
Photo by Artem Beliaikin on Pexels.comHappy Friday and Happy TTOT Time! Let’s hop to it!
Cool breezes when I take walks.Daughter’s tests came back with no worries. She is AOK!… Read More
2020-07-24 12:26
Photo by Steve Johnson on Pexels.comJiminy heard a crash coming from the front of the house; having a hunch, it was his friend, up to no good, he hopped up and checked. Sure enough, there st… Read More
2020-07-17 19:59
A beautiful sestina which makes me want to relax and ponder. Well done, Aruna.
A Restful Rendezvous Pink roses in a rustic glass vase, the mellow touch of a khaki-colored, soft plaid blan… Read More
2020-07-17 12:59
Painting by Lisa Tomey
Some may say my style is zany
Eccentricity may be a stretch
I prefer to call it quirky
Like my funky bird
Whose heart is centric
A good reason to fee… Read More
2020-07-17 12:33
Photo by Mau00ebl BALLAND on Pexels.comHappy Friday and TTOT day! Let’s hop to it!
Tax day is past and light is shining at the end of the tunnel.Mammogram results – just rout… Read More
2020-07-17 11:20
Such a pulse of poetry.
I Write Her
Benjamin Suter on Unsplash
GOOD AND EVIL
The carving on my wallis some African devil maskthat I picked up on my travels.The hollow eyes starea… Read More
2020-07-14 02:20
JeanMarie said it so well.
Words from JeanMarie
Today I want to talk about something serious. There is an election coming up in November for US President. The act of voting itself is so impo… Read More
2020-07-13 22:51
Susi is on another five day story run! Check it out!
I Write Her
pxhere.com
Jason Scarsdale entered the room, sucking the air right out of it, his employees holding onto their last br… Read More
2020-07-13 14:50
We need to laugh more and this is a great article. You might want to check out this comedienne!
Midlife Margaritas
Recently I had the awesome opportunity to interview a real-life standup… Read More
2020-07-12 16:14
A great challenge. I’ve been participating in this for a good while. Won’t you join us?
GirlieOnTheEdge's Blog
Welcome to GirlieOnTheEdge and Sunday’s prompt word… Read More
2020-07-10 12:54
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.comIt’s TTOT time! Let’s get at it!
Family Fun Night with the apartment community. We each did watercolors of fruit slices with a Zoom lesson from o… Read More
2020-07-10 12:28
Photo by Mitchell Luo on UnsplashYou never know
from row to row
when the loom is set
for random weft.
The thrill of gliding
the shuttle rarely idling
see… Read More
2020-07-03 11:30
Another awesome Poet on my Awesome Poet list!
I Write Her
pxhere.com
Early Birds
How I hate those poets who rise at dawnto write a couple hours before work—Wallace Stevens… Read More
2020-07-03 03:06
Photo by Wendy Wei on Pexels.comHappy TTOT and Fourth of July celebration week! May you have at least a virtual celebration with fireworks and all! Only, this year, you will need a mask and… Read More
2020-07-01 14:54
Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on UnsplashIn the past couple of weeks-via Meetup-I have participated in Writing Sprints. It’s a pretty cool way to get things done, especially when… Read More
2020-06-30 17:51
Take a walk through this lovely pathway of poetry.
I Write Her
pxhere.com
Loneliness
I see the candle flickering in the shadows, the sweet smell of jasmine arouses my thirst for… Read More
2020-06-30 14:10
Photo by Luis Graterol on UnsplashChalia’s arms itched relentlessly, as she stood in the long, slow moving line, at least six feet apart from the man in front of her, wa… Read More
2020-06-26 14:27
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.comGood Morning! Welcome to TTOT! Let’s hop to it!
Happy Summer! WooWee! It’s warm enough that gardens should be very happy, especially a… Read More
2020-06-25 20:03
Little fellow found comfort with his thumb, if you tried to stop him, he would go “unh, unh, unh.”
Then one day we tried the sipping cup, he gave up his thumb, he was growing… Read More
2020-06-19 23:14
This poet said it so well. Have a read:
Bartholomew Barker, Poet
Our Virus
We must eradicate this virus
infecting our nation.
It is dangerous, pervasive
and has killed far too many.
We kno… Read More
2020-06-19 12:24
Photo by James Wheeler on Pexels.comWelcome to the TTOT for this week! Let’s get to it!
Daddy would have been 100 on June 18. I am grateful to have had him for a father and that he… Read More
2020-06-17 13:52
Photo by Colin Lloyd on Pexels.comRaymond Burr was an excellent, award-winning actor, who I first remember as playing Perry Mason and eventually he played a detective by the name of Robert T… Read More
2020-06-12 12:48
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.comGood Morning and Welcome to TTOT where we take a moment once a week and reflect on the thankfulness of the week prior. Let’s get at it.
Toda… Read More
2020-06-11 13:52
Photo by Negative Space on Pexels.comJoan wrote in her journal every morning, first thing; studying her words, she became inspired to start her day.
Her therapist suggested she start this… Read More
2020-06-11 13:27
Lovely…
Flicker of Thoughts
The gentle morning glow
teases you
to let down
your bronze armour
The flush of pink
peeling open casually
enough to make the sun envy
You make peace
by w… Read More
2020-06-09 21:13
“had sipped the moments of light”
I Write Her
Author note: These are six short poems compiled into two linked threads of three poems each, in free verse.
thin as light &hell…Read More
2020-06-05 00:01
It’s been probably over a year since I was introduced to TTOT by Wendy And it’s been on every since! Thank you to my dear friend for introducing me to the blog. It’s been 7… Read More
2020-06-03 19:32
Photo by Jonathan Meyer on UnsplashSuch a passion for life, he had heartfelt goals; raising his daughter to become a confident woman; he lived his life to become the best man… Read More
2020-05-29 12:21
It’s that time again for Ten Things of Thankful! Hard to believe it’s already the end of May, but with ends come beginnings. Let’s see what’s happened and what… Read More
2020-05-28 14:06
“Right or Wrong” is a country music song written and performed by Wanda Jackson and recorded by other artists, including Ronnie Dove. When I listen to the song, I wonder what th… Read More
2020-05-28 11:27
I Write Her
pxhere.com
Odyssey
sailing
Sailingdark-lit seasmeasuring infinity’s lengthtraversing star held territory;explorer
velvet
Claustrophobia;wrapped up in velv… Read More
2020-05-23 02:34
Photo by Herman. io on Pexels.com “From Here to Eternity,” sighed Patsy, “that’s a classic love scene on the beach.”
“I reckon so,” replied Pete, … Read More
2020-05-23 00:45
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.comNational
Happy TTOT time! Let’s go!
1. Friday of a long weekend. Even home bound is a.o.k. With family joy.
2. Poet’s Connection tomorrow! Virtual f… Read More
2020-05-21 10:33
Kindness expressed beautifully
purplestoneblog
Umbrella Jane
I scurry around quickly picking up exactly what I need while shopping at Costco in this strange atmosphere of where everyone… Read More
2020-05-20 10:33
Stop and read this. Well executed.
I Write Her
Photo by Anfisa Eremina on Pexels.com
Fear
dark feelings engulftrepidation clouds sensesimprisons present
Fury
inner core rupturesscorchi… Read More
2020-05-15 13:48
Photo by Erik Mclean on Pexels.comIt’s TTOT time! Let’s go there, right now!
1. Who is that masked man/woman/child? It would be us! I am grateful for masks. I made some by hand a… Read More
2020-05-13 01:47
It’s my delight to share this poet’s work as presented in The Short of It
I Write Her
pxhere.com
clear moon on cold nighttraveler without sheltershadows walk on snow
~~
clouds… Read More
2020-05-12 00:10
Photo by Steve on Pexels.comWatching as they walk into the woods
Wondering if they are friend or foe
Wishing for more than to survive
Wanting to know closeness of souls
Whining for attention… Read More
2020-05-08 14:34
Photo by Jonathan Borba on Pexels.comGood Morning and Happy Friday! For many of the folks, this means Phase 1 or 2 of the pandemic rules. We are in Phase 1 as of 5 p.m. today. #1 I am gratef… Read More
2020-05-08 14:08
Photo by Jonathan Borba on Pexels.comCommon to the southern part of the United States, onward through Mexico, Central America, the West Indies on to South America as well as Florida this but… Read More
2020-05-02 16:23
Original Ink by Lisa Tomey
Angling
He found a place on the sandy shore, checking his basket with optimism. Easy his way into the easy tide, steady on his feet, all the while angling for the… Read More
2020-05-01 13:43
It’s May Day! Let’s go dance around the maypole! Who remembers those? This lady does!
It’s the first Friday of TTOT so let’s get at it!
1.2.3. Thankful that I surviv… Read More
2020-04-30 23:46
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.comThe Last Day
Watching that large white faced black handed clock
I could almost hear the second hand turn
tick tick ticking along
doing the math in my hea… Read More
2020-04-30 04:25
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com
This is the last day of National Poetry Month and it seems fitting to have this be the prompt for this last day. Let’s write a poem about the last day. I… Read More
2020-04-30 00:21
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.comEyes of Blue
her eyes looking through me
as if she sees my soul
and maybe she does
and that is okay
she already has my soul
in her eyes of blue
Today’s p… Read More
2020-04-29 04:47
Photo by “Ismy Pointofview” on Pexels.comToday, let’s write a poem with the theme of “eye” – it could be the eye of the storm – the eyes have it &nd&hell…Read More
2020-04-28 23:28
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.comViolets of the Sea
As the world is changing
vast bodies of water flow and engage
both to the shores and to the depths
lapping below the surface dolphins swim
Wo… Read More
2020-04-28 03:59
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.comLet’s try an ekphrastic poem today. What does this photo represent for you? I can’t wait to read your interpretations Read More
2020-04-27 22:42
Photo by Breakingpic on Pexels.comSchedule Me Some Relaxation
People all across the nation
talk about their relaxation
catching up on TV shows
baking cookies and eating dough
Netflix Disney… Read More
2020-04-27 04:18
Photo by Chait Goli on Pexels.comIt’s time to mellow out for another week of staying home, at least for many of us. Let’s write a relaxation poem. It could be about relaxing, wha… Read More
2020-04-26 22:10
Photo by Rene Asmussen on Pexels.comEvery Beat
Every drum beat
as the trumpet cries
to my soul
keeps my pulse in rhythmic flow
Stopping short for the moments
which take my breath away
and fl… Read More
2020-04-26 04:36
Photo by Luana Bento on Pexels.comLet’s write a poem to this music from Herb Alpert – “Rise” What comes to mind with this music? Or perhaps a poem about what it means… Read More
2020-04-25 15:34
Photo by Snapwire on Pexels.com
Ode to My Best Friend
They say it’s in the DNA
but when I see you come my way
while I know I purr and you go ruff
we’ve got this thing of the righ… Read More
2020-04-25 04:35
Photo by Arif Wahid on Unsplash
Today is National DNA Day How about writing a poem about this topic? Now that may be a stretch, a swirl, a twist, a challenge, but where’s the fun if yo… Read More
2020-04-24 14:51
Photo by Serena Koi on Pexels.comI Saw This Cat
Going over hills
softly pressing forward
not to disturb
but to observe
Creeping ever so easily
was this cat
not the kind
who licks tuna
from a… Read More
2020-04-24 10:19
I was featured in this journal. Thank you Susi for this.
I Write Her
pxhere.com
Silence
The morphine drip is shieldedHidden from plain sightTucked away in her nestSnuggled under fresh cove… Read More
2020-04-24 04:35
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com
For today’s prompt let’s write a gentle poem. It could be about being kind, gentle, caring, perhaps missing the gentleness of others from lack of… Read More
2020-04-24 04:02
Photo by Bich Tran on Pexels.comHappy Friday and time for TTOT!! Let’s get at it!
There are so many things to be thankful for. 1. The weather has been glorious and the pollen seems to… Read More
2020-04-23 23:17
Photo by Mike on Pexels.com
As you like it
it may or may not happen
it depends on what is in the interest
of the country
but listen man
it could happen
after all
I am a family man myself
and… Read More
2020-04-23 04:42
For today’s prompt let’s write a poem reminiscent of William Shakespeare. After all, today is the date he left this world and just 3 days later would have been his birthday. You… Read More
2020-04-23 00:32
Photo by Aron Visuals on Pexels.comMother Earth
dearest mother earth
I am sorry for this loss
yet I see some gains
once the fuels burn much less
and the night shadows sleeping souls Read More
2020-04-22 04:40
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.comToday is Earth Day! So, naturally we will use this as our prompt for today! Let’s write a poem about the earth, what it means to you, how it is changing… Read More
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