We mourn the old forms
Not seeing brilliant new life
Rising from ashes
Rising from ashes
Never failing to get up
Always try again
Always try again
Each moment another chance
To strengthen our wings
To strengthen our wings
Ever soaring toward our dreams
Rising from ashes
—-
A Shi Rensa Haiku for Ronovan’s challenge of form and mourn at:
Ronovan Writes #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge 354 FORM and Mourn.
“What is wealth?” we ask.
We must answer for ourselves-
Can’t afford not to.
Spider spinning gauze
Delicate, strong looking glass
Reflecting our hope.
Pilgrims progress faithfully
Through incense of illusion.
—-
Written for Eugi’s Weekly Prompt, Reflections:
https://amanpan.com/2021/04/15/eugis-weekly-prompt-reflections-april-15-2021/
and Linda Kruschke’s Metonymy and Paint Chips Prompt. I chose gauze/spider web, Plymouth Rock/pilgrims, and sagebrush/incense. I also used looking glass, but not as Metonymy. You’ll find the prompt here:
A bee’s life is valid in itself.
We could learn so much, if we tried!
Living in community,
Taking just what they need,
Giving all they can!
We miss the mark
Looking out
For MY
Needs…
—-
A Nonet for #TankaTuesday Synonyms Only. I used looking out for, and miss, for the given words of search and lost. You can join in here:
Delight in possibility
Remember being, feeling free
Embrace each opportunity to
Animate desires deep and
Make your dreams reality!
O music is for everyone!
You need no talent, training, poise
To make your spirit’s joyful noise!
Relax, let go, and have some fun
Each morning, noon, when day is done.
For music is the straightest line
Connecting us to God Divine,
A gift we, one and all, are giv’n,
A way to catch a glimpse of Heav’n!
O give your joyful noise a try!
—-
Another Decima for Ronovan’s prompt at:
Ronovan Writes Décima Poetry Challenge Prompt No. 52: (NOISE) in the B rhyme line.
Download “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Mp3
Here are 2 musical settings for the hymn, “All Things Bright and Beautiful.” If you live in the United States, you’re probably most familiar with the first one, composed by William Monk. If you live in the United Kingdom, you probably know “Royal Oak,” the traditional melody for the second setting.
I hope you enjoy hearing these tunes on Oriole (soprano) and alto recorder (which plays the verses of “Royal Oak”), with ukulele accompaniment!
Imprisoned in our self-made walls,
We want, yet fear, our breaking free.
And so we mend each spreading crack
To keep known negativity.
When wishing turns to painful pearls,
We make our choice and don’t look back!
The prison crumbles, disappears!
For our own thoughts release the trap!
—-
Written (incorrectly, but the words are there) for the opposing forces prompt at:
Sometimes I’m trapped beneath the waves,
Drowned out by loud and senseless noise.
Where is my hope? Where are my joys?
Is there a heart, a hand to save?
The brightness breaks in palest shades;
I miss the subtle change it brings.
The waves roll on, but softly sing
That feelings and emotions flow,
None meant to last! I must let go
And ride each wave to set me free!
—-
Written for Ronovan’s Decima challenge at:
Ronovan Writes Décima Poetry Challenge Prompt No. 52: (NOISE) in the B rhyme line.
Let’s be as playful as a pup!
Be curious when things pop up!
Today approach the world with trust—
A novel thought for most of us!
So with abandon, let us play!
Whatever comes, enjoy this day!
—-
Written for Eugi’s playful prompt at:
http://amanpan.com/2021/04/08/eugis-weekly-prompt-playful-april-8-2021/
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