A Haiku for V.J. Knutson. Earlier in the day, I said to V.J. I was going to the Geelong Orchid Show today and she wanted some photos, and I hope my post here, conveys the beauty of the flowers that were on display …. I’m not a good photographer, and all of these photos have been cropped and colour enhanced…… And today’s Weekly Photo Challenge is: Edit... << Please click here to view, the “Weekly Prompts” site…
I went to my favourite lunch-spot today, the Moorabool Valley Chocolate Cafe. I have not walked that far (the weather has been dismal), since I’ve been home from my trip to Philadelphia. Surprisingly I handled the long walk reasonably well. Then I sat down for a coffee and a piece of tasty blue-berry cheese cake. The winter sun was gorgeous, out on the outdoor balcony, and I happily “observed” a pair of Weebill birds, as I continued to write this poem(Below). Also attached, a few photos from my pleasant afternoon observations……
The Weekly Word Prompt is: >> Observation << click to view their site.
Black Snow Thaws In The Winter Sun
I’ve no more secret words of sorrow
Only old lines I’ve borrowed
I found them in a poet’s dusty booklet
The pages were tattered, like grandma’s cookbook
Torn recipes, out of last century’s Gideon’s bible
I attended another recital/open mic, evening tonight. Despite venturing out into the cold, I enjoyed the friendly evening. A great chance to meet up with fellow poets and hear their outstanding works. Also a time to sip on a few beers and soak up the pleasant surroundings, and atmosphere, of the ‘Valhalla Brewing & Taproom’ bar, during the poetry reading sessions. I was fortunate enough to be allowed to read three of my poems. Below are the three pieces that I read out tonight.
The Weekend Photo Challenge, on Weekly Prompts is, Rear << Click …. Above is my photo of the rear of my unit, in this morning’s fog. And below today’s poem, “The Rear Of Night”
My foggy morning, an inky dye
The heavy mist, has kidnapped my sky
Sabotaging my light, the sun disappeared in front of my eyes
Hello dear readers, I suppose it wouldn’t be a two year WP celebration for Ivor !! without a re-post of my old classic poem, “Where’s That Dream”. I wrote this poem seven years ago, and I’ll try a new song, a different picture …… and a new dream…….
Where’s That Dream
I’ve seen the universe, through to the stars beyond.
There’s a deep darkness, she’s gone, she’s gone.
I saw her smile, crack from the pain.
There was a sorrow, she caught it tomorrow.
I’ve seen the moon, through the burning sun.
Where’s that planet, she’s walking on.
I saw her eyes, crying tears of sand.
Where’s that beach, she’s lying on.
I’ve seen the ocean, through the broken coral.
Where’s that ship, she’s sailing on
I saw her body, serene and frail.
Where the ashes, she’s covered in.
I’ve seen the earth open up, swallowing the multitude whole.
