For this week: empty our hearts of fears and doubts, let's embrace wholesome love and peace. ~ FlorenceT The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #272. This week's prompt words are EMPTY and WHOLE. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it … Continue reading Peace #Haiku 272
For this week... draped in white, sunlight in her eyes; by gentle waves soothes her doubts, she hopes. ~ FlorenceT The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #270. This week's prompt words are pure and serene. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published … Continue reading Serene waters #Haiku 270
Here is the haiku: gratitude, always a life dancing in tempo to her soul's rhythm ~ FlorenceT And here is the song that popped into my head (???): Dare you not to sing! 🙂 The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #268. This week's prompt words are HARMONY and GRATITUDE. If you … Continue reading Harmony #Haiku 268
A marvelous sight; Striking mane, exquisite form, A sublime beauty! ~ FlorenceT The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #267. This week's prompt words are MARVELLOUS and TERRIFIC. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it comes with "how-to" if you … Continue reading Beauty #Haiku 267
Five years of continuous weekly prompts - way to go, Ronovan! And here's my contribution this week. I crossed the oceans, to be with you, twisted though the intentions be. ~ FlorenceT The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #266. This week's prompt words are TWISTED and CROSS. If you are interested … Continue reading Twisted #Haiku 266
Five years of continuous weekly prompts - way to go, Ronovan! And here's my contribution this week. In quiet repose, she watches time; her beauty evolves, autumn comes. ~ FlorenceT The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #264. This week's prompt words are BEAUTY and QUIET. If you are interested in … Continue reading Time #Haiku 264
It's been awhile since I posted a poem (other than haikus)... a kiss hello, another for goodbye, though brief holding hands, sipping sweet tea, sweet words whispers of care, a smile… those little things. ~ FlorenceT © 2019 FlorenceT Copyright reserved. The author asserts her moral and legal rights over this work.
Sweet as it may be, the heart trembles with longing only to know 'home'. ~ FlorenceT The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #254. This week's prompt words are sweet and heart. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it … Continue reading Longing #Haiku 254
As its spire falls, rumbling sound hits nation’s heart. Its timbre flows far. ~ FlorenceT The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #249. This week's prompt words are pitch and tone. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it comes with "how-to" if … Continue reading Not forever #Haiku 249
A sliver of light, Daybreak, eyes and mind converge, Focus on life's hopes. ~ FlorenceT The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #246. This week's prompt words are narrow and minded. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it comes with "how-to" if … Continue reading Daybreak #Haiku 246
Silence, my soul’s balm Frantic lives spin, intruding Be still, be present. ~ FlorenceT When storms come, stay still. Hush! Listen. A symphony. Glorious beauty. ~ FlorenceT The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #244. This week's prompt words are sound and motion. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check … Continue reading Stillness #Haiku 244
Beyond words, I turn to the future; no reply. "Love me?" you had asked. ~ FlorenceT Here's a positive one? 🙂 Just a nod - I do envision a beaut future, Your question, answered. ~ FlorenceT This haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #237. This week's prompt words are answer and question. If you are … Continue reading Answers #Haiku 237
When he still needs me Not to be his crutch, his protector Neither craving attention nor adulation; But a witness to his life - a celebrant of his success, another within his fold; His solid ground, his secure net. Ah, the joy lighting his face to know he belongs, that he is loved A vision … Continue reading When he still needs me
chastity a prize, blushing a feminine trait; those times are no more. ~ FlorenceT This haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #233. This week's prompt words are blush and chaste. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it comes with "how-to" if … Continue reading Past #Haiku 233
Well I'm back after a short holiday (and hiatus from blogging) and noticing 2018 is nearly done. Years seem to roll by, and I think there will be a few intentions being set for the coming year. But not just yet. In the meantime, my haiku/senryu for this week. All of us exist. Yet who … Continue reading Today #Haiku 230
Struck by her beauty Now I yearn for redemption Hunger no longer. ~ FlorenceT This haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #225. This week's prompt words are hunger and strike. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it comes with "how-to" if you … Continue reading Struck #Haiku 224
Enlightenment calls Art and beauty, science and faith, True worthy compass. ~ FlorenceT This haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #224. This week's prompt words are art and compass. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it comes with "how-to" if you are … Continue reading Renaissance #Haiku 224
Inhale and exhale Let your breath come together Uniting us all. ~ FlorenceT This haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #222. This week's prompt words are breathe and unite. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it comes with "how-to" if you are … Continue reading Breathing #Haiku 222
words spewed reckless, like acid rain tormenting, past poison to the soul. ~ FlorenceT This haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #217. This week's prompt words are poison and past. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it comes with "how-to" if you are … Continue reading You say #Haiku 217
lacking gold and praise fool to regret, if with all you have not your soul? ~ FlorenceT This haiku is a contribution to Ronovan's Haiku Challenge #214. This week's prompt words are lack and fool. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it comes with … Continue reading Soulless #Haiku 214
