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ng 12 comments by bodhirose on march 31 2022 permalink posted in ekphrastic poetry tagged ekphrastic fire flowers fireworks in japan hanabi mosaic gallery 14 mourning posted by bodhirose on march 31 2022 https bodhirose wordpress com 2022 03 31 hanabi fire flowers darkness wills darkness wills the day to closure with composure colors turn gray light fades away shadows begin to play grow deep birds turn to sleep crickets start to chirr nocturnals stir promising moon rises brighter silent glider owl swoops on prey that mouse astray lisa hosts open link night at dverse poets pub you re invited to join in the fun share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on x opens in new window x share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr print opens in new window print like loading 23 comments by bodhirose on march 3 2022 permalink posted in minute poetry poetry tagged change day to darkness minute poem moonlight nocturnals shadows posted by bodhirose on march 3 2022 https bodhirose wordpress com 2022 03 03 darkness wills cold as a mountain peak in meditation i find my mind more restless and wandering than usual the minutes since sitting seem long and drawn out time has stilled but not my attention heaviness is pervasive and a tightness around my heart i m conscious of the fan blades moving lazily overhead and a slightly warmed breeze coming through the open window the sound of tiny birds enters the room coming forth from the birdfeeder hanging just outside a light fluttering splash lets me know that someone is bathing in the nearby birdbath the chimes outside the kitchen door let out an almost imperceptible tinkling as the melody finds its way to my room silence breaks my heart cold as a mountain peak sunflowers weep join us at dverse as frank tassone guides us with his haibun presentation share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on x opens in new window x share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr print opens in new window print like loading 26 comments by bodhirose on february 28 2022 permalink posted in haibun poetry tagged distracted grieving loss haibun heart is heavy meditation war in ukraine posted by bodhirose on february 28 2022 https bodhirose wordpress com 2022 02 28 cold as a mountain peak winter s deep thaw winter s deep thaw ushers in spring frost and blizzards no more a sting birds reappear since season s fall perching trilling tweets start to sing warm longer days nests made of straw ushers in spring winter s deep thaw sparrows alight to bathe and feed winging faster than on a steed shadow startles and they take flight now unseen within the oak tree like fairies elves and ghostly sprites to bathe and feed sparrows alight grace shows us a new form called the sparrowlet join us over at dverse poets for some fun share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on x opens in new window x share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr print opens in new window print like loading 20 comments by bodhirose on february 24 2022 permalink posted in poetry tagged birds reappear nesting singing spring winter s thaw posted by bodhirose on february 24 2022 https bodhirose wordpress com 2022 02 24 winters deep thaw rocky black top blues the trucks rolled into the neighborhood one school s out summer day jackhammers began ripping up the worn tarry asphalt oh good we thought a nice new road although it was fine the way it was we could outline our hopscotch game in chalk play tic tac toe scribble a scene doodle our names we could speed on our roller skates and our home made skateboards we dragged our friends in our wagon with the wheel that limped chunka chunka up and down that pleasantly smooth pavement easy peasy we tottered on stilts criss crossing back and forth across the road giggling with our friends we ran and jumped played ball and moved aside when a car would glide by our quiet street was our place to do all of these things but that changed one sad life altering day when instead of smooth they made it rough rocks were mixed into the stirring cement stuff and without checking with us kids first it was poured over that lovely street surface our once flat and level blacktop was now laid with sharpened rough gravel that ripped at our feet playtime on the street was never again the same join us at dverse poets for open link night share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on x opens in new window x share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr print opens in new window print like loading 34 comments by bodhirose on february 3 2022 permalink posted in poetry tagged childhood memories paving over our smooth road with rocks playtime blues rough rocky road spoiled our fun posted by bodhirose on february 3 2022 https bodhirose wordpress com 2022 02 03 rocky black top blues waiting on toast french press brews double yolk egg cooks muffin with nooks strawberry jam sausage and ham cream and sugar take their places plates cups forks grace the table cloth spoons to stir froth toe taps waiting for toasting bread butter to spread ready to go you pour the joe grace is our host at dverse today where we revisit the minute form share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on x opens in new window x share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr print opens in new window print like loading 41 comments by bodhirose on january 27 2022 permalink posted in minute poetry tagged making breakfast table is set waiting on toast posted by bodhirose on january 27 2022 https bodhirose wordpress com 2022 01 27 waiting on toast instincts of the hunt sita s sitting at the back door watching a dove that landed on the patio pavers her whiskers begin that shivering quiver with the eagerness of feeling her jaws wrapped around that plump bird body an ardent yowl escapes instincts of the hunt run deep merril smith hosts our quadrille prompt at dverse poets today give it a try they re fun share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on x opens in new window x share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr print opens in new window print like loading 45 comments by bodhirose on january 24 2022 permalink posted in quadrille tagged bird watching by a cat hunting instincts quadrille sita posted by bodhirose on january 24 2022 https bodhirose wordpress com 2022 01 24 instincts of the hunt always a hippie once a hippie always a hippie love beads long gone but not the love flower child transformed to flower powered adult who still on occasion will have a toke and lose herself in a plume of ganja smoke and the groove of those free spirited 60s join us at dverse poets where de miller invites us to get our groove on share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on x opens in new window x share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr print opens in new window print like loading 31 comments by bodhirose on september 6 2021 permalink posted in quadrille tagged flower child ganja groove hippie quadrille posted by bodhirose on september 6 2021 https bodhirose wordpress com 2021 09 06 always a hippie purification the pleasant aroma wafts about the room filling it by the ancient ritual similar to smudging to purify cleanse and uplift my surroundings the tiny plume of smoke arising from the incense stick connects me to heaven and awakens memories of fragrant night blooming jasmine mish is our host at dverse for our quadrille prompt join us for the fun share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on x opens in new window x share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr print opens in new window print like loading 31 comments by bodhirose on june 14 2021 permalink posted in poetry quadrille tagged heaven incense night blooming jasmine quadrille ritual smudge posted by bodhirose on june 14 2021 https bodhirose wordpress com 2021 06 14 purification silver lining open mind to those who are suffering heart too opens with compassion don t despair we will prevail we ll be changed for the better because we ve learned and grown through the trials put before us we ve drawn closer boundaries are dissolving in spite of distancing today de is our host for the quadrille one of the more popular prompts head over to dverse to check out her presentation and give it a try it s fun share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on x opens in new window x share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr print opens in new window print like loading 34 comments by bodhirose on april 6 2020 permalink posted in poetry quadrille tagged drawing closer learning from our mistakes pandemic quadrille silver lining posted by bodhirose on april 6 2020 https bodhirose wordpress com 2020 04 06 silver lining what if became what now i haven t been inspired to write since this contagion invaded my energy has waned with a low level anxiety as the what ifs take over my mind scientists and many others foresaw what was ahead but provisions were not made and now our world is tightly enmeshed in grave suffering there s a pall hanging over us all and i feel it as it creeps its way inside my subconscious hijacking my peace some days i feel an almost panic as it spikes like the fevers of those inflicted others i m resigned to this new way of life and accept what is for my safety and the benefit of others i m isolating because i want to give that virus as little ammunition as possible to take aim at any of us there s a mark on each of our backs share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on x opens in new window x share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr print opens in new window print like loading 9 comments by bodhirose on april 4 2020 permalink posted in poetry tagged covid 19 virus fear inept leadership isolation posted by bodhirose on april 4 2020 https bodhirose wordpress com 2020 04 04 what if became what now grand it sits as though abandoned this mourning dove gray house that mirrors the weather this day too close to the neighbors too look alike too much blending in no sparkling personality uniqueness charm or character sets it apart an unattractive screen door bars entering the house with ease its spring wound too tight it demands a firm grip while opening so as not to slam into you as you attempt a quickened leap before it hits your heels cheap green indoor outdoor carpeting greets your feet and assaults your sensibilities and leads you to the prosaic commonplace front door inside builder s drab beige monopolizes every square inch no optimistic hues provide a joyful skip of the heart or a pleased inward smile of satisfaction no lively art that s been lovingly and joyfully collected hangs upon the dreary sad walls oh there s a print here or there but they too exhibit taupe blandness lack of bold indicating a drought of interest in adding a bit of oneself into this abode of deficiency a pianist lives here the love of the classics muses round her thoughts and emerges with enthusiasm and light through her deft fingers though she be aged and becoming forgetful the music that she has studied since childhood livens her soul and the notes take flight about the room and fill every corner with her verve and brightness her interest lies not in the outward appearance of where she kicks off her shoes at the end of the day or where she lays her head at night but instead she flourishes on the vivid vibrant strokes of color that come from that piano grand join us at dverse poets where lillian hosts open link night share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on x opens in new window x share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr print opens in new window print like loading 39 comments by bodhirose on february 20 2020 permalink posted in poetry tagged bland builder s beige dreary house grand piano love of music posted by bodhirose on february 20 2020 https bodhirose wordpress com 2020 02 20 grand to you who come to me in my dreams what messages do you bring in the fogginess of my sleep where my subconscious awakens and begins to creep this morning someone appeared from my past and ignored my pleas for help anger and fear welled up as if you were still here in my waking life my insecurities are outlined in vivid scenes that i thought long gone and put to rest but no they stir up anxiety and dread and splinter my heart that pierces deep i cry out awakening in tears terror has overcome me as unseen faceless entities chase and i awaken gasping and sweaty recently i awoke with a jolt from feeling as though suffocating my breath faltering failing me uneasiness stayed most of the day but some dreams do bring reprieve and i ve awakened giggling i think i like those the best and flying when i push off from the earth and i m suddenly in flight sailing effortlessly through the sky never too high though just enough to float above the tree tops a low soaring i ve excelled at martial arts fallen from terrifying heights and survived without a bump i ve dreamt things that have come true and others of pure nonsense i ve been back to my childhood running through neighbors backyards i can even wake myself up when weary of the vision at hand or the nightmare that has gripped me for too long for that i am grateful but what am i to gain from the illusions provoked by my brain do i pay them heed or leave them slumbering join us for open link night where grace hosts over at dverse poets pub share this share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on x opens in new window x share on reddit opens in new window reddit email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr print opens in new window print like loading 34 comments by bodhirose on february 6 2020 permalink posted in poetry tagged dreams lucid dreaming messages nightmares subconscious posted by bodhirose on february 6 2020 https bodhirose wordpress com 2020 02 06 to you who come to me in my dreams only the crows know crows crowd the oak some alight others take f...