it’s not flattery
but acknowledgement
rouses our spirits,
yet we save for eulogies,
lauds the dead will never hear
~kat
For Colleen Chesebro’s Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge using synonyms only for the prompt words praise (flattery, acknowledgement, eulogies, lauds) and excite (rouses).
loyalty required
no reward
power feeds on souls
~kat
My thoughts on the current cult following of our “great” leader…oy!
an anomaly
greets the dawn,
beautiful sunlight
~kat
Couldn’t resist. After so many days of rain the sun emerged this morning. I thought I was dreaming!!!! Haha!
eyes deep as pools
watching me
moist breath on my face
~kat
I almost wrote about the rain…again. Yes, it’s still raining. But Merlin wasn’t having it. Today, as in most days, it is all about him. But I must say, he’s a lovely diversion.
A bit belated…but here it is.
there is no sanctuary
here for the meek,
the pure of heart
wanderers who need
rest…please don’t
come here, we can’t
save you
~kat
like mercury colliding... 