what if
down the road in time
a look back shows a loss of mind
facts wounded, locked in a bind
rummage through states of mind
shows emperor clinging to his line
time reveals some knew these truths
chose power, stayed tucked in ruse
Pat
5/17/21
For dVerse where Lillian is hosting Quadrille Monday ( 44 word poem invented by the piers at dVerse). The prompt word tonight is “Wound”. To read or to join in go here
north wind on a tear
whistling as it rounds corners
yet, tips chairs, slams doors
petulant and vindictive
behaving badly out loud
Pat R
4/04/19
NaPoWriMo Day 4
I took this photo in Sedona, Arizona. One of my new favorites. I don’t know if this cactus, in its last days assumed the shape of the heart. But, even the youngest among us pointed with delight, “Look! It’s a heart!”, a look of wonder on her face. It was a joy to see😊
The only flower in sight is indoors. It’s freezing outside and I’ve been messing around with my indoor plants. I worry that they are not getting enough sun. Or that they are too close to the radiator. At a glance, I thought there was some decay going down the side of this one. Then I held it up to the light😊, a lovely surprise!
For Cee’s Flower of the day challenge FOTD
FOTD – December 6, 2018 – Peony
Pat R
12/06/18
This post is in response Carpe Diem Haiku Prompt: Succulent
with succulent flares
shapely curves hint of raised wings –
pot bound butterfly
PR
6/15/15
Inspired by :
deep in the desert
a drop of water in the cacti
gives new life
© Chèvrefeuille
a great pot
of green leaves with thorns
the unknown succulent
a breeze
shaping the yucca blossom
bird shadow
© Jane Reichhold
For further reading and other responses follow link
http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2015/06/carpe-diem-755-succulents.html?m=1
This lovely gem was a part of the landscaping of the hotel in Maui.
PR
6/6/2014
