by Eve Roper |
Categories:
nature, winter,
The color palette
has changed of the world .
painters wispy brush
clouds line clear calm sky.
Day is cold and dry,
Fine snow starts to fall.
Plants have ceased budding
bent, spilling over
yet passion, fragrant,
unadorned jasmine,
honeysuckle vine,
knit wooden arbor.
untiring starlings,
early mourning doves
move the day with their
inviting singing
and soft coo-OO-oo
throughout the chill day.
Ardent breath, note traced
of love, a heart shape
onto cold window.
1/6/2024
by Rob Schulteis |
Categories:
anxiety, beauty, cancer, death, love,
"With Angels Wings"
The whispering winds, a song they sing
A song of sorrow and of a heart so big
Your love reaches as far as the eye can see
I believe in dreams because in my heart, you beat
Just as a gentle breeze shimmers every leaf
Your love, in every heart, plants a seed
Elegance, love and hope is what grows beneath
And this is your gift to us....
For safe keeping.
So...if you ever wonder why heaven sings
It's because now you fly...
With Angels Wings
by Arturo Michael |
Categories:
earth, inspirational, love,
I love the Earth
The plants and trees
The Lovely birds
All the Rivers and Seas
I love the Sky
By the beach on a Starry Night
When a Big MOON is Rising
I love to Feel
Happy and FREE
Good friends Around
Everyone's Important to Me
I love to See
The Smile of a Child at Play
In the Park on a Sunny Day
I Love to Be
Close to You
Breathe in your ESSENCE
IMAGINE what I would do
I Can't Resist
When SUN gives a little KISS
I want to "LOVE YOU ALL OVER"
by Bill Baker |
Categories:
fear, giving, inspiration, introspection, life, light, love,
What is the gift the Creator doth give?
Providing a purpose for which to live.
It could be the consciousness He gave man.
The awareness we’re part of His grand plan.
Faith and trust in what’s physically not seen.
An eternal life, but what does that mean?
Thoughts that come to us from we know not where.
Caring without knowing just why we care.
Feeling the unity of all as one.
The gift of planets, the stars moon and sun.
Animals and plants, all things here on Earth.
The miraculous miracle that’s birth.
It must be more than just one of the parts,
All Truth starts inside of our hearts.
by James Fraser |
Categories:
beautiful, green, places, rainforest, seasons, spring, tree,
I love it when Spring finally comes
The buds showing their little sprouts
Yes indeed from this seasons of four
I'm awake many sleeping plants shout
I love it when I walk through the parks
When these buds turn to a sea of green
Forgotten are the plants being so stark
This birthing season just has to be seen
I love it when I sit on the park benches
When the breeze caresses Sakura trees
The airs scented by their pinky blossoms
Mother nature and man in total agree
When I retire I'll grow a green thumb for
I love it when Spring finally comes
by Dr. Upma A. Sharma |
Categories:
nature,
Radiant beams of Aubade,
Basking brilliant aura,
Sun is in the mood......
Ramifying fragrance of florets
And aroma of plants,
Wind is in the mood.....
Nurturing spirit into seedlings,
Blooming plants and all mortals
Water is in the mood........
Blessing us with soulmates, pals
And little ones,
Toning the ambiance and climate,
The creator is in the mood......
Bestow upon us thy commendation
Oh lord !
Glorify us with divine crotchet !!
Written on 17/5/13
Contrast - on nature #3
Sponsor- PD A
Featured poem of the week- Dec 13th, 2015
by Jan Allison |
Categories:
may, nature, rain, seasons,
My umbrella helps keep me totally dry
As torrential May showers fall from up high
Yet soon I see a rainbow and azure blue sky
Showers provide moisture to water our plants
How the seedlings grow, in the warm winds they dance
Our gardens are bursting with colours so bright
With pretty pansies smiling, oh what a delight
Earth needs precious rain and I love the petrichor
Rising from the soil it’s a scent I adore
So I really appreciate May showers (but hope they don’t last for many hours!)
May Showers Contest
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05~07~17
by Carolyn Devonshire |
Categories:
animal, autumn, tree,
So harsh and cold, the late October wind
Oak branches sway before the orange moon
Bright leaves that filled its branches now have thinned
Just one remains to dance in autumn's tune
But I stroll to the river filled with hope
A group of manatees takes shelter there
Their playful ways have always helped me cope
In winter when the trees have stripped to bare
Our love for living things will linger on
Throughout the winter, we'll seek signs of life
Though dormant plants may seem like they are gone
I choose to see the boons, not study strife
For birds and animals still entertain
When spring returns, we'll welcome blooms again
Written October 31, 2019
by Michael J. Falotico |
Categories:
lost lovehalloween,
I took the pictures down and folded all the clothes...
The carpet seems new where the couch used to sit...
A freshly painted outline used to hide behind our photo...
The plants are gone ,the fish tank is empty, only left
are echoes of our life...
His and her's boxes sit by the door like Halloween candy
ready to be given out..
Where love once rang out only whispers can be heard...
No more lights in the window or a lit candle on the piano...
The welcome mat is all rolled up like so many holidays went by..
One last glance as darkness fills the room, still the only warm
memory is lingering smell of your perfume...
Empty Apartment contest
by White Wolf |
Categories:
love, magic,
Magical moments are what make life great,
The simple things in life are often missed,
Don't worry about the future and fate,
Come out in the clearing and leave the mist.
You're beginning to show me signs of this,
Welcome me into your arms one more time,
May we both enter a state of true bliss,
Shall we find that mountain for us to climb.
And is it not love which life is about,
For all do deserve it in their own right,
In the garden of Eden plants do sprout,
Under cover of darkness in the night.
So come with me now before all is lost,
For we can conquer no matter the cost.
/|\
(Ten syllables per line)
by B. Maxine Revolution |
Categories:
rain, sky, spring, sun,
Tickled with wet prisms
Cocooned with the dead head of trees
Synchronized in natures rhythms
Her skin dancing with shadows in a breeze
Good morning Misses Sun
Inhaling the exhalants of the plants
Worries has she? None.
In spring showers she does gallivant.
After noon parade of Clouds
What stories in shapes do you bring me?
I see you’re not in lack of drought
I do love the song of thunder you sing me
So soon Mister Moon
I’m ready for the spotlight summons
Rolling in your dark doom
The now dry sky cries diamonds
How I love the day
How I love the Night
More than I can ever say
Mmm Whispers of the light.
-B. Maxine
2/7/2014
by Audrey Haick |
Categories:
inspirational, introspection, people, uplifting,
Charity blossoms in hope with light of love
Water pours like quiet musings from a dove
A fragrant garden of flowering plants
Once, seeds sown by giving hands
A feast for the body, mind and soul
She welcomes with arms that enfold
Fulfilling the needs of every man
And validates souls in all circumstance
Like roses thrive in sunlight and rain
Charity grows unencumbered where love remains
She builds up, repairs with her kind deeds
Scattered near and far by millions of seeds
~*~
by Gregory Richard Barden |
Categories:
analogy, farewell, goodbye, lost love, metaphor,
Thoughts hither, slither like a snake,
Thru fetid weeds to reach your lips,
From there, that poison aptly drips,
And mixes draughts I can't partake ...
Still, farewells come as 'farewell' quips.
How low you bend to tend the plants,
That bloom with petals of your need -
A swoony tune of won'ts and can'ts,
To feed your breed of garish greed
That hides a serpent's circumstance ...
A goodbye sown to make me bleed.
~ 1st Place ~ in the "Rhyme Time 8" Poetry Contest, Lu Loo, Judge & Sponsor.
by Sara Kendrick |
Categories:
spring,
When days grow longer, you know it is spring
The sun warms the earth's soil, whoa! it's spring.
Shades of tender green appear, warm sun's here
Barefoot, run out, stump your toe, lively spring.
Colored blooms show in the woods, love floats round
Maidens slip and kiss their beau, that is spring.
Little boys throw baseballs fast, run at last
Coats disappear, red cheeks glow, joy in spring.
Sunflower plants zinnia seeds, soon they show
Awesome renewals bestow, lovely spring.
by John Beharry |
Categories:
love, nature, peace, romance, sky, sunshine,
Clear skies of blue and clouds of white
Bathed by sunshine above
Create such a beautiful sight
Instilling feelings of love
Lighting up the greenery below
Of the trees, grasses and plants
Giving them an enchanting glow
Setting the stage for romance
The ripples on the nearby lake
Stirred up by a gentle breeze
Invite the viewer to partake
With feelings of peace and ease
Such samples of Nature's nectar
Are free to each one of us
We are all a part of Nature
and Nature is part of us
by George Christos |
Categories:
animal, love, men, mountains, nature, ocean, planet,
I love the plants, bushes and trees
And the birds, animals and bees
I love the hills, rivers and creeks
And the ocean, beach, and mountain peaks
I love the fish, sharks and sheep
And to just watch a grasshopper leap
I love the insects, spiders, and other bugs
And even the ants, wasps and slugs
I feel peace and love in nature
But man looms the biggest danger.
With mining, farming and agriculture
He circles around like a vulture.
by Daniel Foster |
Categories:
happiness, health, hope, inspirational, life, love, mystery, nature, peace, seasons, uplifting
As sun peeks from scattering clouds,
nature follows suit as all gets bright.
And with plants reaching up to golden halos,
animals appear and bask in its silky delight.
Such is her smile after a cloudy and misty day,
refreshing and eternal as sol's awakening.
by Misheel Chuluun |
Categories:
love
And also, I love you,
He said.
To ease the tension
After telling me how I don't
Put away the compost,
I don't water the plants,
How I forget to wash the dishes.
And also, he smiled lovingly.
by Cona Adams |
Categories:
appreciation, husband,
He mows the lawn,
doesn't every man?
He mops the kitchen,
a gift of great value.
He shells pecans,
saves the pith for me.
He roasts peanuts;
we love peanuts!
He plants blackberries,
brings them in a bucket.
He builds bird houses,
cooks his own suet cakes.
He picks wildflowers,
shows me where they grow.
He makes up our bed,
most every day.
He bakes banana bread,
serves it warm, with coffee.
You will notice, I sometimes
wear a Cheshire grin.
by Anne-Lise Andresen |
Categories:
beauty, garden,
Walk through a beautiful garden undoubtedly gives you a special feeling
It's about scent, nectar and an ideal place for relaxation
Every summer, the garden welcomes you with beautiful flowers and butterflies
The jewel is a small pond with colorful fish and plants that are an eye-catcher
The pond is designed as a ring, it symbolizes eternity
14.06.2018
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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2nd place in the contest
by Lisa Hicks |
Categories:
abuse, childhood, corruption, dark, death, feelings, forgiveness, hate, history, memory, niece, pain, psychological, remember, sin, truth,
I remember it now
Not all, but enough
To understand how
I am afraid to accept love
Because some love hurts
Especially the kind you gave
The kind nobody deserves
The kind that plants the seed of hate
It matters little if you feel remorse
Your guilt could never ease my pain
The damage you did cannot be reversed
I still wear the residue of shame
And you will never have my forgiveness
My hatred will be your only companion
As you lie upon your deathbed
Feeling frightened and abandoned
You still won't even have my pity
Pathetic as you are
All you will ever be is what you did to me
As I will always bear these ugly scars
by Robert Ronnow |
Categories:
city, feelings, new york, pain, sensual, silence, woman,
New York City is where people who are
disappearing go. It is very quiet
here, silent. A man and woman
made love below me. I could hear
the bedsprings ringing and the
woman singing in sensual pain.
My thoughts sped up as they humped
faster. Everything is dead in my room
except me and my plants. If I keep
on identifying my feelings with the
feelings of things, I too will be dead.
They are talking and laughing now. His deep
voice vibrates the air. Her laugh
is like water.
by Paloma P |
Categories:
break up, emotions, goodbye, heartbroken, jealousy, lost love, parody,
Her fake perfume smelled of cheap musk,
tobacco and passion flowers,
the stench of betrayal lingered long
after she had shiftily backpedaled
Musk is a class of aromatic substances commonly used as base notes in perfumery. They include glandular secretions from animals such as the musk deer, numerous plants emitting similar fragrances, and artificial substances with similar odors. Ewwww.....who knew? No wonder.
Wikipedia of course.
by Allen Hackett |
Categories:
spiritual, universe,
God the Artist
He who paints the sky is an artist beyond compare
His masterful strokes expand the universe
Down thru the depths of the sea
He creates...He plants...He harvests and He reaps
All to express His love and kindness within you and me
His mercy endures forever
by Andrew Crisci |
Categories:
lost love, nature
Tall unicorn plants
sway in meadows of scarlet....
where a lover weeps