Peace Henry Vaughan 1650
Peace by Henry Vaughan
Saachitale by Yuvan Shankar Raja
Saachitale Yuvan Shankar Raja 2022
Echo Verse Notes
The Echo Verse, unlike many poetic forms, has one simple rule: Repeat the end syllable(s) of each line. There is no rhyme or meter requirement. The repeats can be achieved by either repeating the end syllable(s) in the original line or directly as the starting syllable(s) of the next line. Example Shadows by JezzieG Shadows … Continue reading Echo Verse Notes
Impressions
Correspondents cover war The battles caught up in strife
Canine (JustJoJan)
Inspired by and written for JustJoJan – thank you, Dawn Definition: Canine – adj. relating to or resembling a dog or dogs Synonyms: mutt, pooch, pup, coyote, fox, wolf, cur, hound, lobo, dingo Lilydog, my cocker spaniel, hates the cold and rain. Her spanner attitude to January is below Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat with her … Continue reading Canine (JustJoJan)
One Liner Wednesday – Messages
Inspired by and written for One-Liner Wednesday – thank you, Linda Note: I believe we can use quotes here, let me know if I have got it wrong, please xx My life is my message. Mahatma Gandhi
Writer’s Block (WWP)
Nothing left to write voids instead of inspiration ennui; all that remains
Castaway (WOTDC)
Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – thank you, Kristian Definition: Castaway – n. a person who has been shipwrecked and stranded in an isolated place Synonyms: derelict, leper, maroon, outcast, outlaw, pariah, renegade, reprobate, shipwreck, waif Form: Kimo A life, the great shipwreck of existencethe rebels become outcastslepers seen as … Continue reading Castaway (WOTDC)
Write (JustJoJan)
Inspired by and written for JustJoJan – thank you, Linda Definition: Write – v. mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement. Synonyms: put down, note, compose, address, create, draft, pen, scrawl, rewrite, scribble, ink, jot And I caught up after a delayed start, and … Continue reading Write (JustJoJan)
Midnight Glow (WPWC)
So many nights lost in the misty moonglow With thoughts adrift on the midnight river flow
Palindrome Notes
The Palindrome uses in the same words in the second half of the poem as in the first but in reverse order. The middle word of the poem acts as a bridge or turning point between the two halves. Example Innocent by Jezzie G Days gone byrecalling of timesand boys and girlsof talking in loveinnocentlove … Continue reading Palindrome Notes
Hanging Around by The Stranglers
Hanging Around The Stranglers 1977
You Raise Me Up by Aled Jones
You Raise Me Up Aled Jones 2003
Magician
Magician born of the trees Villain of some histories
Exercise (JustJoJan)
Inspired by and written for JustJoJan – thank you, Wendy Definition: Exercise – n. activity requiring physical effort carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness; an activity carried out for a specific purpose. v. use or apply (a faculty, right, or process); engage in physical activity to sustain or improve health and fitness … Continue reading Exercise (JustJoJan)
Shriek (WOTDC)
Inspired by Word of the Day Challenge – thank you, Cyranny Definition: Shriek – n. a high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream Synonyms: scream, screech, squeal, squawk, roar, howl, bellow, bawl Form: Pathya Vat 1 outside echoesa squealing soundI look aroundand see no-one another screechis it distressor something lessI just don’t know I look … Continue reading Shriek (WOTDC)
Every Day is a Journey
Matsuo Basho Born: 1644, Iga Province, Japan Nationality: Japanese Died: 28 November 1694, Osaka, Japan
Silence of Twilight
In that cold silence of twilight when the ashes of love faded but never burned out
Walk This Way by Aerosmith
Walk This Way Aerosmith 1986
Young Virgin by Salvador Dali
Young Virgin Salvador Dali 1954
Haiku by Jack Kerouac
Haiku Jack Kerouac 20th Century
Toco (AWAD)
Inspired by A Word a Day – thank you, Anu Garg Definition: Toco – n. chastisement; punishment; beatings Synonyms: penalize, retribution, damnation Form: Haiku that bitch slap still hurtsthe resultof fucking it up ©JezzieG2023
Inglorious Queen (writephoto)
Courtesy Of KL Caley Inspired by and written for #Writephoto – thank you, KL I know it’s a British Naval ship, but I’m reading about Bismarck so going with that Inglorious QueenForm: Free Verse From the annuls of warbattles claiming the seasfor the control of the watersbetween us and thema ship set sailon a maiden … Continue reading Inglorious Queen (writephoto)
Throw In the Towel (JustJoJan)
Inspired by and written for JustJoJan – thank you, Linda Following yesterday’s shopping adventure for food for the dog and cat and talking to Willow Original draft approved by the lovely Willow – so a few edits and rewrites later, thank you, Willow Form: List Poem Boxes of dog foodBoxes of cat foodFrozen fish filletsChicken … Continue reading Throw In the Towel (JustJoJan)
In Honour of Bagpuss
Some years back I used to write a weekly piece for a small press magazine. My page space was called Hobbit Hole Witterings, a reflection of my love for Tolkien and the fact I am a short butt. The Hobbit Hole was my bedroom – got a bit more workspace these days so the Hobbit … Continue reading In Honour of Bagpuss
Recovering Amid the Farms by Jack Gilbert
Recovering Amid the Farms Jack Gilbert
Walking the Chase
To walk with you through untouched snow The cold wind unnoticed by love Just footprints behind where we go
Bernardino Campi Painting Sofonisba Anguissola by Sofonisba Anguissola
Bernardino Campi Painting Sofonisba Anguissola Sofonisba Anguissola 1559
Amenities (JustJoJan)
Inspired by and written for JustJoJan – thank you, Kim Definition: Amenities – n. a desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place; the pleasantness or attractiveness of a place Synonyms: facility, service, convenience, resource, utility, system, appliance, aid, advantage, comfort, benefit, arrangement, opportunity, equipment Form: Tanka getting in and outnot easy … Continue reading Amenities (JustJoJan)
Pandiculation (WOTD)
Inspired by Word of the Day Definition: Pandiculation – n. the act of stretching oneself, especially on waking Synonyms: yawning, stretching, oscitancy Form: Dodoitsu rock ‘n’ roll, the wake-up calllimbs stretch before eyes opengathering the energydawn yawns good morning ©JezzieG2023
Prodigious (WOTDC)
Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – thank you, Cyranny Definition: Prodigious – adj. remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree Synonyms: enormous, huge, colossal, immense, vast, great, massive, mammoth, monumental Form: Lunka stars light up the nighteach one is a sunthe life of planetsuniverse ©JezzieG2023
Faust by Charles Gounod
Faust Charles Gounod 1859
Empty Words
In barren deserts flowers never bloom, and distant mountains greet another death
(Nonconforming) Family (JustJoJan)
Inspired by and written for JustJoJan - thank you, J-Dub Definition: Family – n. a group of people who are related to each other, such as a mother, a father, and their children Opposite/Antonyms: nonstandard, ascent, disarrange, irregular, instability, nonconforming Form: Lune they see differentnonstandardnot fitting the norm two mums or two dadsunmarriedand the hate … Continue reading (Nonconforming) Family (JustJoJan)
Simply Love (WPWC)
There ain’t much a house can do Empty walls, no point of view
Sunday Sonnet: Come, darkest night by Lady Mary Wroth
Come, darkest night, becoming sorrow best; Light, leave thy light, fit for a lightsome soul
O Sole Mio by Enrico Caruso
O Sole Mio Enrico Caruso 1916
Xanadu by Rush
Xanadu Rush 1977
Purrfection (Simply 6 Minutes)
If she goes up, or, maybe, she goes down The Ninja Shadow ain’t telling you which
swan beyond the fence
Haiku
Haiku
Form: Haiku
silent breezes
mull gently over pasture -
and crickets sing
©JezzieG2010
Crested Caracaras, Young and Adult — Sonoran Images
You may enlarge any image in this blog by clicking on it. Click again for a detailed view. I feature images of Crested Caracaras from time to time — they’re my favorite desert bird species. At times, I’ve shown images of immature birds and at others adults. With this species there are pretty striking differences […] … Continue reading Crested Caracaras, Young and Adult — Sonoran Images
Drill Down — Edge of Humanity Magazine
Written By The Hermit Poet What is found? Eat Cold potato Empty saltshaker Can of warm beer Playing solitaire Coins in glass jar Light up last Cuban cigar Tomorrow Living in my car This piece is part of the Rewind Series Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2023 Edge of Humanity… Drill Down … Continue reading Drill Down — Edge of Humanity Magazine
A Room — Edge of Humanity Magazine
Written by Ron Kozloff When I speak of my heart I describe a Factory after hours. Light from Half-open windows Illuminates the dust On the machinery and faces, like rags, lay scattered throughout, ghosts of family, friends, lovers, enemies. Each one is given is their due and passed over. In this room,… A Room … Continue reading A Room — Edge of Humanity Magazine
Happy February
White Rabbits
American Kestrels on Man-made Perches — Sonoran Images
You may enlarge any image in this blog by clicking on it. Click again for a detailed view. In my years of observing American Kestrels I’ve seen these tiny falcons employ two different hunting techniques. They often sit on high perches like tree limbs or utility poles, looking for prey on the ground beneath them. […] … Continue reading American Kestrels on Man-made Perches — Sonoran Images
India — Edge of Humanity Magazine
Photographer and Visual Storyteller Saurabh Sirohiya is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Saurabh’s body of work, click on any photograph. All images © Saurabh Sirohiya Edge of Humanity Magazine’s FREE Projects & Other Services To… India — … Continue reading India — Edge of Humanity Magazine
Monday chuckles
American Robin — Spring is Coming! — Sonoran Images
You may enlarge any image in this blog by clicking on it. Click again for a detailed view. It’s the dead of winter by southern Arizona standards. For the past week or so, nighttime temperatures have been close to or even dipped below freezing, and daytimes, albeit sunny, remain chilly enough so that one welcomes […] … Continue reading American Robin — Spring is Coming! — Sonoran Images
493 — The Hermit Poet’s Ramblings
Yucatan Peninsula Mexico Lying in hammock Cigarette hanging from mouth Soles of feet badly cracked The fisherman Mumbled To his dog Stop Licking Bottle of tequila On dirt ground * * See also: The Hermit Poet’s eBooks on Amazon The Hermit Poet’s eBooks detail info and downloads 493 — The Hermit Poet's Ramblings
Adolesencia
Adolesencia
Form: Rispetto
So softly, eyes revealed her thoughts
and roses wilted in her tears
her heart embraced those distant fears
when love she found has no retort.
She turned to face eternal gloom
in hopeless dreams of dying lace
as heartbreak's shadows crossed the room
another tear caressed her face
©JezzieG2010
Ring-necked Ducks — Sonoran Images
You may enlarge any image in this blog by clicking on it. Click again for a detailed view. This is the time of year when my passion for photographing ducks revives. Very few duck species hang around to endure our torrid summers, but many either winter here or pass through as part of their semi-annual […] … Continue reading Ring-necked Ducks — Sonoran Images
Jezzie G 