my stylist complains the lawn next door is greener I told him to stop with the buzz cuts already so we can dance with the wind
~kat (a tanka poem)
Na/GloPoWriMo 2026 Day 9 Prompt: Today, try writing your own poem in the voice of an animal or plant, or a poem that describes a specific animal or plant with references to historical events or scientific facts.
Pileated Woodpecker of Bramlett Mountain
This morning I happened upon the most wonderful glimmer. Just outside my window a magnificent pileated woodpecker was having a lovely time chipping away at an old downed tree. Of course I caught it on camera…not just a still photo…a little video clip! Enjoy!
I’m a terrible dancer you don’t need to remind me I suppose I’ll just sit here then hold up the wall and watch, as you cut a rug, show me how it’s done…I’ll just tap my toes under the table so I don’t embarrass you when we’re out in public, awkward me, with my two left, flat feet, stiff hips, and too-long, flailing, orangutan arms. you don’t need to remind me
I’m a terrible dancer the trees don’t seem to mind though when we start to sway in unison my golden locks, their lush, sage leaves tossed by a gentle, cool spring breeze the tall grass bending gracefully beneath my bare feet, caressing my skin as the loam hums, birds trill, the hills swell in harmony, bird and butterfly wing flutters sending whispers of breath past my ears… I lose myself like dandelion fluff twirling, twirling lightly on a dream the trees don’t seem to mind though I’m a terrible dancer
~kat
Na/GloPoWriMo 2026 Day 8 Prompt: use a simple phrase repeatedly, and then make statements that invert or contradict that phrase.
Always good for a glimmer…my dear sidekick Gabby. She is doing so well these days. On an herbal concoction from our holistic vet after our seed tick scare last month. The supplement aptly names I think…”Gracious Power”! You go Gabby Girl! ✨💚✨
Hey, I’ve been thinking…wow! I saw that! Do NOT, roll your eyes at me…I have good thoughts…name one time my ideas didn’t work…you can’t, can you? …you know you can’t…admit it…you know I have great ideas…anyhow, I was thinking…actually, it came to me in a dream, last night…clear as day…and I actually remember it…when was the last time I remembered a dream? so you know it must be a great idea…you know?…that corner of the yard you’ve been wanting to…wait…what?…don’t you want to hear what I’ve been thinking? Oh…ooooh, sorry, I forgot…you haven’t had your coffee yet…we can talk about it after you finish work…or, uh, you have to work late? No problem. Text you? I can do that…okay, I’ll text you…you’re gonna love my idea! It’s brilliant…okay, okay, good talk…good talk…let me know what you think! I can’t wait to hear what you think.
~kat
Na/GloPoWriMo 2026 Day 6 Prompt: try writing with a breezy, conversational tone, while including at least one thing that could only happen in a dream.
Poetry form: Run-On Poem. I been wanting to write one of these for a while. Today’s prompt was the perfect opportunity!
Today’s glimmer…spring POP! There are cute little buds popping from tree limbs everywhere! One morning I’ll wake up and the shade will have grown long under a beautiful canopy of lush green leaves. As much as my sinuses might protest (I have a nasty case of hay fever every year, often losing my speaking voice!) I do love this time of year. My hummingbird feeders are hung. Waiting patiently for our little flock to return from their tropical sabbatical! Here’s the current situation!
Morning BudsBramlett Mountain Peak at DawnSunset from under the Hickory Tree
Much love, peace, and glimmers my friends. I do hope we make it to Wednesday with quiet skies around the world. IYKYK…TACO!
I don’t want to alarm you… or maybe I do…yes, definitely I do, while you were sleeping the world took a turn, a rather nasty one at that and you thought voting red…always red would lower the price of eggs and gasoline it’s true, those things are astonishingly affordable these days, I’ll concede, I have you to thank for that…perhaps but it’s a smokescreen, a wizardly curtain, a sleight of hand, if you will… a calculated plan to divert your attention… I take no pleasure in being the bearer of reality painful as it is to have to break your happy, sleepy, little bubble but it must be said, you can’t bury your head refusing to watch the world burn, the one your little eggs and gas vote set on fire, you did that (Though I’m sure your mother told you not to play with matches or magas…whatever, semantics…) because fire, when it is out of control eventually destroys everything…and everyone you should know, I could never forgive myself if I let you sleep through the end of all endings so yes consider yourself alarmed hate me, if you must for saying what needed saying and if by some miracle you want to know more I’m here, where I’ve always been, keeping watch, with my expandable, 50-foot, copper-laced for extra durability, pocket hose, the $29.95 special deal as seen on tv, (I discovered it while watching the news…) and strong coffee, because i know this is a lot, truly I do, but it’s time to wake up… WAKE UP NOW!!! if you’d like to talk… it’s never too late to do the right thing
~kat
This splash of green caught my eye from yards away, our driveway completely clear and dry from the ice and snow that held us captive for nearly two weeks. It’s my glimmer today. The sun is shining. The sky is blue. And this little sprig of pine reminded me that spring is coming soon. A few more warm days like this and the hardwood trees will start looking nubbly with leaf buds readying to pop when the time is right. It’s been a cold dark winter. I’m ready to welcome in the light!
almost spring . rain drenches sleepy roots whispering softly wake up my loves, winter is fading the sun draws ever so closely courting you to bloom. you dreamt it dear ones…spring is nigh
~kat
Tried something new…adding verse to video. It could use improvement, but after several hours of tweaking and learning a new program…this is it for now! 😆
If you’d just like 30 seconds worth of rain sounds to settle your soul…here you go. (Disclaimer: the contents of this video clip and its videographer are not liable for any bladder awakenings that may occur…listen to it at your own risk! 😆)
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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