Poetry, stories, art, and music from the desk of Jezzie G
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Derive – v. obtain something from (a specified source) Form: The Fib wordscomefrom thoughtsof somethingor even nothinginstincts and senses combiningthe words into lines, and that’s how verses are derived ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Shady – adj. situated in or full of shade; of doubtful honesty or legality. Form: Bina beneath the tendrils of willow, sheltered and darkcan a cool breeze whisper suspicion sweet willow weeping with suspicionfor the old trees understand the dark … Continue reading Shady (YDWP)
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Thaumaturgy – v. the working of magic Form: Pathya Vat sacred circlecast in moonlightmagical riteof pure intent to gather roundthe Pagan fireexpress desirewhile sipping wine protect and lovein witches’ spellthe sick make wellin love and light the magic donewe merry … Continue reading Thaumaturgy (YDWP)
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Form: Tanka an hour, maybe twofor someone I believe inold man with sad eyestelling his stories his wayno longer feeling alone he feels forgottenthere is no love on the streetsso he tells me taleswith his tea and a sandwichan old tramp … Continue reading Volunteer (YDWP)
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Gripe – v. complain about something in a persistent, irritating way Synonyms: complain, grumble, moan, groan, protest, whine, bleat Form: Gogyohka the tummy grumbles it’s hungryprotesting the dietI moan my jeans are too loosebut medics bleat againbody mass still overweight … Continue reading Gripe (YDWP)
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Utensil – n. a tool, container, or other article, especially for household use Synonyms: implement, tool, instrument, device, apparatus, gadget, appliance Form: Pathya Vat kitchen divawith the mod consthe latest onesmust have gadgets slow cooked dinnerswhile frothing milklatte like silkand … Continue reading Utensil (YDWP)
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Chortle – v. laugh in a noisy, gleeful way Synonyms: chuckle, laugh, giggle, titter, snigger, guffaw Form: Haiku giggling treestickled by the windspring chuckles ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Bitter – adj. having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet; feeling or showing anger, hurt, or resentment because of bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment Synonyms: sharp, acid, pungent, acrid, tart, sour, biting, resentful, embittered, aggrieved, … Continue reading Bitter (YDWP)
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Chafe – v. (with reference to a part of the body) make or become sore by rubbing against something; rub (a part of the body) to restore warmth or sensation Synonyms: abrade, graze, grate, gall, skin, rub, warm Form: Haiku … Continue reading Chafe (YDWP)
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat asleep too longsenses awakemy nerves shakememories tease missing too muchvoice on a breezelove bring me easewhere dreams now taunt to sleep againa sensual flauntmy heart to hauntwith love once more ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Bluster – v. talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect Synonyms: rant, thunder, boast, brag, swagger Form: Pathya Vat a swaggered walkthreatened the peacewords never ceaseheard it before the ranting onthe same old thingno good to … Continue reading Bluster (YDWP)
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Toil – v. work extremely hard or incessantly; n. exhausting physical labour Synonyms: labour, hard work, slaving, struggle, effort, exertion Form: Bina to make the rent she worksuntil she aches in every bone her chores done another man wants his … Continue reading Toil (YDWP)
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 oncenext time is intentionaland the next done with purposeoh yes you meant it! ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Quibble – n. a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter; a play on words; a pun; v. argue or raise objections about a trivial matter Synonyms: minor criticism, find fault with, picky, trivial complaint nit-picking on nothing much … Continue reading Quibble (YDWP)
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Ingenious – adj. (of a person) clever, original, and inventive Synonyms: inventive, creative, imaginative, original, innovative, resourceful Form: Pathya Vat a mind’s resourcethinking it outworking it outsketchy outlines imaginingsof what could besetting it freeescapism ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Form: Lunka image speaks loudlyexpressingan artistic thoughteyes see itdifferent in fact or fictiontruth may hideyet my truth spokenmay not speakthe same words ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Ensue – v. happen or occur afterwards or as a result Synonyms: result, develop, follow, stem, spring, arise, derive, evolve Form: Lune seeds planted last yeardevelopedunder winter ground green shoots arisingfrom earthsunshine follows ice ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Kinship – n. blood relationship. Synonyms: relationship, family ties, kindred Form: Pathya Vat 1 the familybloodlines boundkith and kin foundin heritage ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Gift – n. a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present Synonyms: present, donation, offering, contribution, handout, presentation Form: Bina an offering of lovea token of gratitude and thanks in terms of thanksalways thankful to feel love yet … Continue reading Gift (YDWP)
Inspired by and written by Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Imply – v. indicate the truth or existence of (something) by suggestion rather than explicit reference Synonyms: implicit, indirect, hinted, suggested, insinuated, infer Form: Kimo suggestive hints within gentle nudgesinferring realitywithout checking the facts ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Paraphernalia – n. miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity; trappings associated with a particular institution or activity that are regarded as superfluous Synonyms: equipment. stuff, things, apparatus, kit, tackle, implements, tools Form: Haiku sat in this … Continue reading Paraphernalia (YDWP)
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definitions: Questionable – adj. doubtful as regards truth or validity Synonyms: controversial, contentious, in doubt, dubious, uncertain, unsure, arguable Form: Lune controversial wordsuncertaininvite confusion ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Circuit – n. a roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place Synonyms: lap. turn, tour, round, orbit, circle, revolution, loop, beat Form: Kimo two laps of the field her session todayher tail exercised … Continue reading Circuit (YDWP)
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Piquant – adj. having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavour. Synonyms: spicy, tangy, peppery, hot, tasty, flavoursome, Form: Tanka intriguing flavoursstimulating the senseswith tangy delightJalapeno peppers, beanschilli - and I like it hot ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – my thanks to Sheryl Definition: Gloam – n. twilight or the darker part of twilight. 2. poetic. gloom; shade Synonyms: crepuscle, crepuscule, dusk, evenfall, fall, gloaming, nightfall, twilight. types: night. a shortening of nightfall Form: Interlocking Pathya Vat red skies darkenday turns to nightin soft … Continue reading Gloam (YDWP)
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Definition: Perpendicular – adj, at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface or to the ground Synonyms: at right angles, square Form: Haiku all six sidesmeet at right anglesso we roll rattle cubesthrow them open handfor snake eyes … Continue reading Perpendicular (YDWP)
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Definition: Cherished – v. past tense protected and cared for (someone/thing) lovingly Synonyms: treasured, prized Form: Lune treasured memoriesI love youand that’s not past tense ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Definition: Invent – v. create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of Opposite/Antonyms: destroy, end, finish, lose, miss, terminate, forget, stop Form: Haiku turn back hands of timewhen the living was easyor so it may seem ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Definition: Flock – n. group of people; v. congregate Antonyms: division, parting, separation, severance, dispersal, scattering Form: Kimo divisions without agreement scatterlove in a parting of waysseverance of feelings ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Definition: Bard – n. the winner of a prize for Welsh verse at an Eisteddfod Form: Bina His words fell silent at PasschendaeleYet sung to the valleys from the bardic chair To honour a fallen soldier, a chairFor a poet lost to … Continue reading Bard (YDWP)
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Definition: beatitude – n. blessedness Form: Kimo counting the joys found within inner peacethis path of happiness mineeach step thankful for bliss ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Definition: Ruse – n. an action intended to deceive someone; a trick Form: Kimo trust in the future seen within a glancethe deception took one lookeven the eyes can lie ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Definition: Tears – n,. rip, cut, wild action Form: Haiku lacerateopen fissures stingweeping eyes ©JezzieG2023
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Definition: Advent – n., an anticipated arrival or beginning Form: Haiku Auld Lang Syne and Happy New Year raise a glass ©JezzieG2022
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Definition: Constraint – noun, limitation or restriction, repression of natural feelings Form: Kimo the goading words coercing repressionhide behind a smiling maskthose restraints now broken ©JezzieG2022
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Definition: noun, close examination Form: Lune cold observationlong hard lookthe cruelness of eyes ©JezzieG2022
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Form: Kimo breakdowns of communication, nothing saidchaos takes over the dreamthe ending bittersweet ©JezzieGFarmer2022
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Form: Kimo audacious charmer climbing out the grimesocial ladders revealingwhere there is muck there’s brass ©JezzieG2022
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Form: Lune crystal ball reflectsdestinybut can it be changed? ©JezzieGFarmer2022
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Form: Dodoitsu freezing south and frozen northemperors turning circleround and round eggs are warmand bears don’t see it ©JezzieGFarmer2022
Inspired by Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Form: Tanka fanciful natureoutpouring pretentiousnessin self-indulgencesacrificed to selfishnessbut really, was it worth it? ©JezzieG2022
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Form: Kimo a sense of humour dull as dishwaterjokes older than rancid mudjust not funny, darling! ©JezzieGFarmer2022
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Form: Haiku placating momentsalleviate life’s pressurefor tranquillity ©JezzieG2022
Inspired by Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Form: Haiku encouraging a smilecomforting pain in the darkLady Moon, thank you ©JezzieG2022
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Form: Haiku rowdy and raucouschildren full of energyplaygrounds are empty ©JezzieG2022
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Form: Haiku as puberty bitesimpatient demands for selfbut adulthood sucks ©JezzieG2022
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