dVerse — Ekphrastic poems – Mary Frances — Ikaria

Mary Frances Ikaria From afar, a green memory on grey cloth, Migratory urbanites rush to its verdant cocoon Each season, flying on fumes. Rich capillaries run and play within And around its circumference, Where water babies are nourished. Armanis shed, skivvies donned, Metamorphosing each summer, From plated salmon to dragon tadpoles August’s wane brings regret…

Twittering Tales #137 – 21 May 2019 — Last Laugh

photo by Paul S Barlow at Pixabay.com. Last Laugh Ed laughed at her for the last time. De took Ed’s biting humor before the fall that made her quad; afterwards, it was ravenous. De pleaded with him to stop; it only made him worse. De’s mind began to bend. When it snapped, her telekinesis was…

Bocaville Back Door Records

Image by Vinson Tan from Pixabay Since Zimmy was a young lad, he had dreamed of owning a record store. Now that he was in his thirties he determined he’d have one operational by the end of the year. It was already May and time was wasting. He called the local realtor, who told him…

“FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION” Challenge! RAIN!

Richa is the host of Freedom of Expression Challenge. Richa says: TOPIC FOR TODAY : RAIN/RAINING/RAINDROPS RULES 1 Do not forget to tag/create a “ping-back!” If ping-backs are not your thing, feel free to simply leave a link to your piece in the comment section below so that everyone can enjoy your entry. 2 You…

dVerse — Rich — Worm King

image link Kim is the host of dVerse today. Kim says: This week I’d like you to take any meaning, form or compound of the word rich, and write a poem of exactly 44 words (not counting your title), including the prompt word. Worm King Tender, smooth skin, Peristaltic, mining Wilted lettuce, apple peels; Constricting scraps While…