the words roll off your tongue a bit too easily sorry, i don’t believe that you’re “okay”
or “fine”, that, “it’s all good” we both know that it’s not you seem to have forgot i’m here for you…
not going anywhere so tell me once again i’m listening, my friend this time…the truth
‘cause you’re not sparing me i’m stronger that you think i’ll hold you at the brink and won’t let go
~kat
Abhanga
Abhanga are written in any number of 4-line stanzas with 6-6-6-4 syllables each. L2 and L3 rhyme. The end rhyme scheme is abbc. Don’t forget to title your poem.
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bare windows
my windows don’t have shades in these dense foothill woods though others think they should i don’t agree
i wake up with the sun burning away the mist dew droplets sparkling, kissed diamonds at dawn
i love the warmth and glow of spring and summer lush of autumn’s amber blush of winter’s snow
each season draws me out there, just beyond these walls i am part of it all and it, in me
~kat
Abhanga
Abhanga are written in any number of 4-line stanzas with 6-6-6-4 syllables each. L2 and L3 rhyme. The end rhyme scheme is abbc. Don’t forget to title your poem.
I drifted off to sleep on one midsummer day lulled by the gentle sway of breeze kissed trees
I had no where to be and precious time to spare slumped in my favorite chair to rest a spell
til hummingbirds whizzed by my ears, now roused awake I smiled, sighed…they can wait those chores undone
a sip of cool iced tea a poem in my head to write ‘fore I forget this time well spent
taking care what matters emerging light as air refreshed, with not a care no where to be
~kat
Abhanga
Abhanga are written in any number of 4-line stanzas with 6-6-6-4 syllables each. L2 and L3 rhyme. The end rhyme scheme is abbc. Don’t forget to title your poem.
if it’s rewritten history can’t repeat itself lessons go unlearned
~kat
Senryu
Similar to haiku, senryu generally consist of 17 syllables (also called morae) divided over three lines in a 5-7-5 pattern, though these guidelines were less strictly followed as time passed. Senryu differs from haiku in that it is not required to reference the seasons or nature.
Well, it’s been a week. In review I realized I even missed a day! I had no idea! As I mentioned today, I have several unfinished poems. I present them to you here…Fibs minus 1. Feel free to finish them in the comments … 8 syllables, or not. Maybe they don’t need to be “finished”.
Fib Minus 1 Poem Dump
1- no one ever said it would be easy, but that’s life
2- break of dawn when light meets dark dreams fade into mist
3- storm clouds blossom into view slow, intentional
Fib Minus-2 Poem Dump
pale moon crescent
And…a Full Fib that didn’t make the cut.
when truth threatens opinions lies gain a foothold distorting all reality
You get the picture. This week was a little scattered!
But most importantly, my lesson this week as a full time caretaker with a full time job is this: don’t forget to be kind and take care of yourself while you’re taking care of others. It’s a good reminder.
I’m so grateful, truly, for this oasis, where I can pour my thoughts out. Have a wonderful week.
ReVerse Poem - Sunday, 23 July 2023
wind whips through the trees birds emerge out loud the air lingering, flower blushed
what ails you?
~kat
Oh, and before I send this…an update on the Carolina Wren brood…it’s been one week since they emerged from their shells! Mom and dad have been stellar parents providing the chicks with plenty of bugs (it’s what’s on the menu). I managed to get a peak into the nest. We’re thinking four…maybe five hungry mouths to feed. One more week before they fledge… amazing!!!
So it is easier for you to find all the parts/chapters of my ongoing fiction series, I created a new page that lists all the links. You can check it out HERE!
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