I decided to go against the prompt for OctPoWriMo and chose to write a few epitaphs for dVerse. Linda is today’s host of dVerse‘ Open Link Night (OLN). Linda says: I am looking forward to some lovely, wicked and delightful poems- your choice. Morgan Dragonwillow (and her inspirational co-hosts, Punam, Maria,…
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OctPoWriMo2019 Day 30 — Psalm 139:14
Right now I am participating in a Christian-based support group. I’ve gone through these 12 weeks several times over the years, which is how it is designed; which is to peel off a layer of the trauma, then rest awhile so the open wound from it can heal. We use a workbook, and every…
OctPoWriMo2019 Day 29 — Sei Shonagon-style list of Ten Things That Bring a Lightness of Being
Ten Things That Bring a Lightness of Being A warm housecoat and a small cat curled in your lap. Warm peach pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Laying on your back on an anchored sailboat in summer. Waking up in the morning after sleeping as long as you want. Walking a trail…
OctPoWriMo2019 Day 28 — Friendship’s End
In my 60-plus years on this earth, there have been three long-term friendships that I’ve walked away from. I won’t go into the dynamics of any of them, but I will say that I don’t wish ill on any of them. Just the opposite, I hope life is treating them well. Alive? Dead? May…
OctPoWriMo2019 Day 27 — Across the Universe
I am from what was not to what I am From open arms of she I can’t describe Of bone and blood and skin and soul I am Before I was inert and now alive Origin-al mystery’s telegram Glitters travel across the universe Returning to her at the end’s traverse Morgan Dragonwillow…
OctPoWriMo2019 Day 26 — If Love
If love alights may you rest tender as storms will blow you away. When clouds clear and sun is bright may you return to me again, love. If stubbornness digs in my heels, may sand be wet without purchase. Lay me in the surf to drown in your sweet kisses, love. If hurts taint our…
OctPoWriMo2019 Day 25 — White
White Humming space between things which sings Echoes with resonant unknowns Empty with potential’s plenty Morgan Dragonwillow (and today’s co-host, Esther Jones) is the host of OctPoWriMo. Esther says: Today’s prompt: White Word Prompts: Snow Cold Clouds Death Suggested form: Musette image link here
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