end of season storm
sail boat tossed onto highway
nature’s at the helm –
the illusion of power
a human fraility
Pat R
11/30/20
Over at Colleens the theme prompt this month is “Illusion of Power”. To participate or read, go here
Power
Tag Archives: Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday
Autumn Drizzle
a flurry of falling leaves –
every now and then
autumn drizzle
Pat R
10/08/20
For Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday a weekly poetry challenge. To read or participate in Tanka Tuesday go here.
This Storm
raindrops on tin roof
is my calm within a storm
a soothing rhythm
ceases to calm in this storm –
wayward, unsettling times
Pat R
10/01/20
For Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday where the Specific Form for this week is the Tanka. To participate or to read other entries go here.
A Gathering
At our first autumn gathering around the firepit the air is crisp. It is clear change is afoot in more ways than one.
The conversation is at once silly and heartfelt, as it can sometimes be among friends. Everyone just needs a break from all the turmoil.
My gaze move between the flicker of the flames, and the moon.
in the night sky
on this autumn night
the moon wears a mask
of drifting clouds
it comes, and it goes.
Pat R
9/25/2020
For Colleen’s a weekly Tanka Tuesday where the prompt this week is the theme “Night Sky” a Gogyohka Haibun, sorta. To read or to participate go here.
A Shift
I can see the changes as summer days slip away. It seems that at five thirty in the evening, the light is already changing. I wonder if it’s just overcast skies. But it’s been persistent, so maybe not.
The rustle of leaves up high in tree tops suddenly sound louder. To the left, Canada geese congregate in the open field. The sparrows are outnumbered, so they’ve moved elsewhere. The sweltering heat has moved on.
a shift in time –
under the uproar of the wind in trees
a kinder breeze
Pat R
9/03/20
For Colleen’s Weekly poetry challenge where the choice this week is the Poet’s choice. To read or to participate go here
COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 193, #POET’SCHOICE
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For dVerse Poets Pub Open Link Night (OLN). To read and participate go here
Map
A couple years ago I spent some time in Sedona Arizona. Along with Santorini and Maui it was one of the coolest places I had ever been. It’s hard to put a name on this feeling. I found myself emersed in the energy and craving quiet. The light, and the sunsets in this place felt curative. Every now and then I still wonder…”what was that!?”
mesmerizing lure
a deep feeling of well being –
in red rock country
this glow infused my spirit
defying definition
Pat R
8/25/20
For Tanka Tuesday over at Colleen’s where the prompt this week is a theme “Map” . To stop by and do some reading or participate go here
COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 192, #THEMEPROMPT
A Russle
(Took this photo in the park, a tree sanctuary. I often wonder how this shape came to be)
a quiet russle
grows to excited chatter
a swift breeze moves through
as I near the shaded grove
I pause at the sound of change
Pat R
7/29/20
Over at Colleen’s it’s theme week. This is the quote we are using for inspiration, provided by Sue Vincent. To read more or to participate go here.
“Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.” Herman Hesse
Theme Prompt – A Gogyohka
as captive of time and nature
eyes nudged open
to this new dawn in the strife of life –
as we move through time,
I breathe – you breathe
Pat R
6/23/20
A Gogyohka for Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday. A theme prompt in the words of Longfellow:-
“…In the world’s broad field of battle,
In the bivouac of Life,
Be not like dumb, driven cattle!
Be a hero in the strife!…”
OR
“…Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time…”
From his poem
Grace & Style
under the bluest sky
and warm caribbean sun
coconut palms sway –
such grace and ease of design,
no worries of wintry days
Pat R
11/13/19
For Tanka Tuesday over at Colleen’s where the prompt words are synonyms of Grace & Stlye. I used Ease & Design. So stop over at Colleen’s where fun things are happening and do some reading here.
Trail of Spring
flock of geese
on the trail of spring –
innate guide
Pat R
3/12/19
Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday where the prompt words are Follow & Lead…but, we are to use synonyms. I used “Trail Of” & “Guide”. Today, I wrote a haiku.
