Poetry, stories, art, and music from the desk of Jezzie G, a writer without a label
Inspired by and written for Ragtag Daily Prompt – my thanks to Perpetua
From my point of view words that are not clean are those that deceive and betray trust because they leave a foul stain that cannot be cleaned
Form: Dodoitsu
tender expressions of love
wiped in a moment of rage
trust betrayed in anger is
still forever lost
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – with thanks to Sheryl
Definition: Pessimistic – adj. tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
Form: Dodoitsu
they say to think positive
to see the good side of things
when experience says not
you’re a gloomy sod
but seeing what can go wrong
before it all collapses
makes us think things out twice
as none can play god
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Ragtag Daily Prompt – my thanks to Tracy
Definition: Cusp – n. a point of transition between two different states; a pointed end where two curves meet
Form: Dodoitsu
at the edge of decision
destiny points in all ways
in options of what could be
but which one is right?
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl
Definition: Wallop – v. strike or hit very hard; n. alcoholic drink, especially beer
Form: Dodoitsu
down the pub one over eight
nit-picking quarrels tempers lost
punching out, a bloody nose
that’s called a good night
©JezzieG2023
A Japanese form, the Dodoitsu was developed at the end of the Edo Period. It has no meter nor rhyme constraints, instead, the focus is on syllables. The poem consists of four lines with 7-syllables in lines 1, 2, and 3 and 5-syllables in line 4. The Dodoitsu often utilizes the themes of love or work.
Example
Smile of Enchantment by JezzieG
She walks by with elegance,
and beauty captures my eye
with a smile of enchantment—
I adore geisha
Inspired by Word of the Day
Definition: Bewray – v. to betray.
Form: Dodoitsu
trust exposed as breaking glass
thousands of shards of falseness
reparation impossible
the mirror’s shattered
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for the Ragtag Daily Prompt – my thanks to Perpetua
Definition: Apricity – n. the warmth of the sun in winter
Form: Dodoitsu
low in the cloudless blue sky
deceive the eye to believe
warm sunshine is coming near
but days are too short
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by Word of the Day
Definition: Clarsach – n. an ancient Irish and Scottish harp
Form: Dodoitsu
Tír na nÓg, the otherworld
mystery of youth and song
stories of Tuatha Dé
filid remember
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl
Definition: Deliberate – adj. done consciously and intentionally; v. engage in long and careful consideration
Synonyms: intentional, calculated, conscious, on purpose, intended,
Form: Dodoitsu
accidental happens once
next time is intentional
and the next done with purpose
oh yes you meant it!
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Ragtag Daily Prompt – my thanks to Punam
Form: Dodoitsu
rich aroma of French Blend
engaging mental constraint
what I think should not be heard
filter to filter
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Ragtag Daily Prompt – my thanks to Drkottaway
Definition: Sand – n. a loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks and forming a major constituent of beaches, river beds, the seabed, and deserts
Synonyms: beach, sands, shore, seaside, seashore, foreshore
Form: Dodoitsu
walking the shore lost in thought
following footprints in sand
or the trails within my mind
walking memories
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Snikersnee – n. a knife for cutting or thrusting; a fight with knives
Synonyms: cut and thrust, scrap, fight
Form: Dodoitsu
untrained unfocused fighting
echo city street violence
another stabbing headline
cut and thrust of crime
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by Word of the Day
Definition: Tenacious – adj. holding together; not easily pulled asunder; tough.
Synonyms: firm, tight, strong, unshakeable,
Form: Dodoitsu
hang in there and stay on track
no looking back stay focused
use that stubborn streak to win
then relax, have fun
©JezzieG2023
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 call
limbs stretch before eyes open
gathering the energy
dawn yawns good morning
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for JustJoJan – thank you, Tuba
Given the antonyms that have been thrown up for the word “Phantom,” I prefer the idea of phantoms to the alternative
Definition: Phantom – n. a ghost, a figment of imagination,
Opposite or Antonyms: void, nothingness, vacancy, emptiness, blank
Form: Dodoitsu
in voids of reality
where the nothingness is real
blank minds imagine nothing -
I need the phantoms!
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Ragtag Daily Prompt – thank you. Bushboy
Definition: Disposable – n. an article designed to be thrown away after use
Form: Dodoitsu
unrenewable garbage
discarded onto landfills
while the world is running out
fulfilling our greed
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – thank you, Cyranny
Definition: Severe – adj. (of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense; (of punishment of a person) strict or harsh
Form: Dodoitsu
breaking rules what to expect
bleak feelings mixed with harsh words
sentence passed so do the time
or don’t do the crime
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for JustJoJan – thank you, Destiny
Definition: Endurance – n. bearing hardship, staying power
Form: Dodoitsu
the stack of odds saying no
but mettle and grit say yes
stay the course and battle on
worth it in the end
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Ragtag Daily Prompt – thank you, Drkottaway
Definition: Sock – n. item of footwear, v. to hit hard
Form: Dodoitsu
knit one then purl, smashing it
cotton or wool for the warmth
identical pair with a punch
until washing day
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Word Of The Day Challenge – thank you, Cyranny
Definition: Tittynope – n. a small quantity of leftovers
Form: Dodoitsu
a spoonful of peas and beans
cold chicken, yesterday’s roast
encased in a pastry crust
leftover pie for tea
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Just Jo Jan – thank you, Willow
Well, this is gonna have to be good, innit? Constellation, January – I’m a Goatfish
Definition: Constellation – n., destiny, pattern
Form: Dodoitsu
Tropic of Capricorn shines
rising in ascendancy
spinning his wheel of fortune
as written by stars
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by Word Of The Day
Definition: smaragdine – adj., emerald green in colour
Form: Dodoitsu
wizards and witches fighting
for good to conquer evil
and the glowing green city -
red slippers go home
©JezzieG2022
Inspired by Word Of The Day
Form: Dodoitsu
her light burns in darkest places
draining her soul energies
respite restoring senses
nails shine deepest red
with all my love, you know who you are xxx
©JezzieG2022
Inspired by A Word A Day – thank you, Anu
Form: Dodoitsu
this time last year darkness reigned
depression’s thoughts taking over
a spark shone a brighter light
everything’s alright!
©JezzieG2022
Inspired by A Word A Day – thank you, Anu
Form: Dodoitsu
sugar paste figures that skate on the soft white layer top bright ribbons of red and gold hiding a fruit cake
©JezzieG2022
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl
Form: Dodoitsu
freezing south and frozen north
emperors turning circle
round and round eggs are warm
and bears don’t see it
©JezzieGFarmer2022
Jezzie G 