Poetry, stories, art, and music from the desk of Jezzie G, a writer without a label
Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Shape – n. the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something
Form: Haiku
in structure and form
outlines of words take on shape
and poetry is born
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Attraction – n. the action or power of evoking interest in or liking for someone or something
Form: Etheree
lust
captures
the eye first
seeing skin deep
instant attraction
but the heart wants more
the wild beauty within
like a slow Sunday morning
where desire can stop to linger
for the attraction of heart and soul
stays after carnal yearnings fizzle out
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Flung – v. past tense, throw or hurl forcefully
Form: Cinquain
quick love
fanciful fling
of overnight lusting
by dawn tossed in the corner like
debris
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Criticism – n. the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes
I feel my cynical self is coming out here
Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat
thoughts put in words
of poet’s song
when things feel wrong
a subtle verse
a line or two
to dress rehearse
a little terse
to make a change
politics sucks
there’ll be no change
it’s out my range
but words can try
men in power
they all will lie
vote, this is why
who lies the least
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – with thanks to Cyranny
Form: Bina
Shattering news dulls the implications of light
As once more darkness shrouds the fragile heart
Hope vanquished to leave a broken heart
Incomprehensible agony instead of light
Where once love shone light forlorn ashes replaced the heart
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Revive – v. restore to life or consciousness
Form: Lunka
letting it all go
pain is real
numbed by emotion
senses sleep
strength restored
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Convolve – v. roll or coil together
Form: Lune
strands of emotion
intertwine
taut springs burst with love
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – with thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Prescient – adj. having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Form: Etheree
eyes
that see
beyond views
arcane visions
portent of could be
third-eye divination
in prophecies of fortune
psychic eyes don’t always see light
for our fortune may not be blessed
with Fate’s luck bringing a darker ride
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – with thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Heavenly – adj. of heaven; divine; of the heavens or sky
Form: The Fib
stars
moon
night sky
divine light
revealing the soul
within nature’s holy desire
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – with thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Sabbatical – n. a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel, traditionally one year for every seven years worked
Form: Bina
A time to change and break the routine
To travel and learn see things from a different view
The sun shining through clouds clears the view
And the heart lifts from the dull routine
Keeping in sync with the routine with a different point of view
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – with thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Cosmic – adj. relating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from the earth
Form: Pathya Vat
in this silence
I hear echoes
as life flows
all around me
and starlight songs
from far away
that simply say
remember me
my heartbeat too
a rhythmic beat
from head to feet
I feel the dance
those galaxies
in specks of light
on a dark night
are watching me
I hear Gaia
calling my name
her cosmic flame
thus burns within
Sacred Mother
pray sit with me
and let me see
your everything
in swirling stars
and moonlight beam
reveal the dream
by the fire’s light
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – with thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Supernatural – adj. (of a manifestation or event) attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature
Form: Tanka
a mystical light
hangs heavy in the night air
arcane words chanting
and slowly they come gather
for tonight the spirits dance
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – with thanks to Cyranny
Definition: River – n. a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
Staying close to home again, I’m lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world
Form: Haiku
seasonal springs rise
nature’s source for old man Thames
that flows to the sea
winding and wider
making his way to the coast
through Old London town
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – with thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Conundrum – n. a confusing and difficult problem or question
Form: Hay(na)ku
thoughts
provoked by
questions of complex
confounded
thinking suggests
there’s no answer
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – with thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Equestrian – n. a rider or performer on horseback
Form: The Fib
with
reins
in hand
a royal
lady in command
Olympic medals she earned them
our Princess Royal is the beautiful Princess Anne
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Bucket – n. a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, made of metal or plastic and used to hold and carry liquids
Form: Lunka
a shiny bucket
waiting for water
the well stands empty
until rain
pail shadows
downpours of summer
shiny bucket full
carry it on home
a small hole
no water
a leaky bucket
alone in the shed
they bought a new one
in corners
shadows pale
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Kristian
Form: Cheuh-chu
The garden glimmers
Silver in places
On such a clear night
The moon left traces
And I watch the pool
To see koi faces
Bathe in a moonbeam
And I think that’s cool
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Partisan – n. a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
Form: Gogyohka
standing against tyranny
refusing to back down
champions of the people
devoted freedom fighters
guerrillas in the mist
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: See-Saw – n. a long plank balanced in the middle on a fixed support, on each end of which children sit and swing up and down by pushing the ground alternately with their feet; v. change rapidly and repeatedly from one position, situation, or condition to another and back again
Form: Minute Poem
Old memories gently recall
kids playing ball
climbing up frames
and playing games
See-saws, swings, and roundabouts
hear the kids’ shouts
sliding down slides
no fancy rides
On sunny days down to the rec
we kids would trek
to have some fun
‘til play was done
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Kristian
Definitions: Burgeon – v. begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
Form: Bina
on the trees swelling buds
eager to dress the forest in green
in the garden shoots of green
with sunshine enticing springtime buds
colour reborn as buds amid the vernal green
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Kristian
Definition: Quell – put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force
Form: Lune
protestors gather
violently
erupting on streets
fire-bombs without care
innocence
paying with terror
battle shields stamp forward
suppressing
mindless lawlessness
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Kristian
Definition: Penitent – adj. feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant
Form: Cheuh-chu
A word means nothing
Without changing it
Making a wrong right
Even just a bit
So easy to say
But making it fit
Without changing tact
Sorry has no might
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Stomach – n. the internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs, being (in humans and many mammals) a pear-shaped enlargement of the alimentary canal linking the esophagus to the small intestine
Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat
that virus hit
in fevered state
food on the plate
appetite wains
water stays down
with tummy pains
the virus gains
momentum fast
sleeping it out
the present past
this will not last
hungry again
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Regret – n. a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over an occurrence or something that one has done or failed to do
Form: Lunka
I should have done that
too late now
a chance passed in time
to move on
let it go
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Ballyhoo – n. extravagant publicity or fuss; v. praise or publicize extravagantly
Synonyms: publicity, advertising, promotion, marketing, propaganda, push
Form: Haiku
new feathers ruffled
beckoning come hither, come
rituals of spring
marketing talents
attracting a friendly mate
a bird must put out
competition’s tough
social skills, self-promotion
his feathers are best
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Kristian
The example sentence given by Kristian is risible in itself – that’ll do
Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat
met on a beach
her bikini
was too teeny
his eyes saw cheek
lustful feelings
as passions speak
resistance weak
persuading words
sat on the rocks
watching seabirds
it seems absurd
he bought ice cream
while evening fell
and time would seem
to be a dream
she spoke intent
“We need a room
for pleasurement”
he has a tent
she said “that’ll do”
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Provenance – n. the place of origin or earliest known history of something
Synonyms: origin, source, birthplace, spring, fount
Form: Lunka
historic city
three brothers
ring here in this place
a wee clue
academic blue
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Kristian
Form: Gogyohka
creative juices
trickle down the pen
as words form in abundance
of copious fertility
luxuriantly ripening on the page
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Kristian
Definition: Working – adj. having paid employment; functioning or able to function; n. the way in which a machine, organization, or system operates
Synonyms: employed, functioning, operation, running, action, performance, mechanism
Form: Haiku
gears and cogs
steam pushing pistons
time to go
slow at first
then speeding onward
charging home
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Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Kristian
Definition: Rigmarole – n. a lengthy and complicated procedure
Synonyms: fuss, bother, commotion, trouble
Form: Tanka
such a simple thing
she made a big thing of it
always running late
just like a work in progress
waiting for never ready
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Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Kristian
Definition: Prestigious – adj. inspiring respect and admiration; having high status
Synonyms: reputable, distinguished, respected, esteemed, estimable, eminent
Form: Lune
the autumn acorns
seem so small
hidden among leaves
standing strong and tall
among trees
the eminent oak
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Inspired by and written for the Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Kristian
Form: Haiku
One of those
words I always spell
it out wrong
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Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Form: Tanka
well there it all is
don’t you know, why you smiling
with nothing to say
got to laugh or surely cry
in this hellish world, goodbye
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Flammiferous – adj. producing or bright with flame.
Form: Haiku
orange and red skies
burning with the call of night
a shepherd’s delight
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Condolences – n. an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of the death of a person’s relative or close
Synonyms: sympathy, solace, comfort, consolation
Form: Lunka
insincere words said
sympathy
empty words carry
no solace
no comfort
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Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Kristian
Definition: Postulate – v. suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
Synonyms: put forward, suggest, advance, posit, hypothesize
Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat
assuming truth
does not make fact
of words or act
in points of view
what is written
may not be true
and deeds see through
those false beliefs
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – with thanks to Curiouscat
Definition: Pernicious – adj. having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
Synonyms: harmful, damaging, destructive, injurious, hurtful, detrimental
Form: Haiku
it’s subtle
unseen destruction
missed red flags
damaging
little by little
self esteem
mental health
crashes thoughts darken
to stop it
closing down
released from the pain
six feet down
©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
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Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – my thanks to Cyranny
Definition: Discrimination – n. the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability
Synonyms: prejudice, bias, bigotry, intolerance, narrow-mindedness, unfairness
Form: Lune
closed minds born in hate
bigotry
nurtures ignorance
unable to see
difference
is nature, is life
this prejudice and
unfairness
there’s no place for it
for now equal rights
means one thing
all this hate must end
©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – thank you, Cyranny
Definition: Unusually – adv. in a way that is not habitual or common
Synonyms: curiously, strangely, uncommonly, oddly, rarely
Form: Pathya Vat 1
Its’s not unknown
Though maybe rare
To see a bear
Sat in the town
He’s sat alone
Where tracks once crossed
Perhaps he’s lost
And needs a hand
I offered help
He said, “No, chum”
With his face glum
“Here, have a chip”
I said, “They’re hot”
He grinned a bit
So I saw fit
To buy him lunch
Burger with cheese
And a milk shake
Gave him the break
Then he went home
©JezzieG2023
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 existence
the rebels become outcasts
lepers seen as disease
Society, too derelict to care
closed minds outlaw difference
marooned from social norms
©JezzieG2023
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 echoes
a squealing sound
I look around
and see no-one
another screech
is it distress
or something less
I just don’t know
I look again
and hear the scream
in moonlight’s beam
foxes in love
©JezzieG2023
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 night
each one is a sun
the life of planets
universe
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Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – thank you, Kristian
Prompt: Wayward
Form: Pathya Vat
The odd one out
living his own way
what can they say
they say it’s wrong
Working it out
he walks alone
prodigal son
may yet return
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Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – thank you, Cyranny
By sheer fluke, this prompt of “toxicity” is better for me to do from the other side so to speak
Definition: Toxicity – n. the quality of being very harmful or unpleasant in a pervasive or insidious way
Antonyms: safe, harmless, invigorating, salubrious, nontoxic, non-poisonous
Form: Lune
changing the scene to
feeling safe
it’s a conscious choice
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Inspired by Word of the Day Challenge – thank you, Cyranny
Definition: Cheater – n. a person who acts dishonestly in order to gain an advantage (North American)
Form: Haiku
ace hidden
raise and call it high
river kings
he calls it
kings ace high, I call
kings king high
hidden ace
but no chips are his
four kings: win
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Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – thank you, Cyranny
Definition: Futility – n. pointlessness or uselessness
Form: Haiku
fought in vanity
and innocent souls must die
for useless glory
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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
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Inspired by and written for Word of the Day Challenge – thank you, Kristian
Definition: Ordinarily – adv. usually
Form: Haiku
a common practice
often is used as a rule
normally it works
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Inspired by and written for Word Of The Day Challenge – thank you, Cyranny
Definition: Sinful – adj. wicked and immoral
Form: Lune
nefarious thoughts
unholy
but with pure intent
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Jezzie G 