PENSIEVE

Killer and cure for under-bed, hide-in-closet monsters

Silent shield:

Nightlight bright

Keep those monsters

OUT OF SIGHT!

 

The biggest challenge for me through Laura's weekly poetic prompt--"15 Words or Less Poems"--is to channel my inner child.  Though my response to life is often childlike whimsy, in poetry I seem to explore darker corners.  

I don't always share those... ;)

This week her photo found that inner child!  But as always, 15 Words isn't about writing a poem directly related to her photo prompt, it's simply a stimulus.  Why not take 10 minutes and write your own?  Mine wrote itself in my head while I was making a sausage and egg breakfast casserole!  

Let me know if you do...either post it in comments or give me the link. 

 

Winter's Invitation 15 Words or Less Poems

Winter's Invitation

Against blue skies

on snowy stage,

soul danced

and

spirit twirled ~

inner child at play

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My submission for Laura's weekly poetic photo prompt, somewhat literal, somewhat not, but definitely inspired by the image she posted.  After my excitement over a smattering of snow last week, this little poem should come as no surprise!

 

 

 

15 Words or Less: Hardened

lavishly poured out,

unrequited love

turns heart to stone;

beauty masks

impenetrable ache,

frozen solace.  

This week's entry for Laura Salas' "15 Words or Less Poems."  One picture conjures diverse thought...might you be inspired to write your own today?  I double-dog dare ya!  (And please share if you write one!)

 

The Win, Fantastic

sweet is victory

tasted first

at its capture,

in heart's memory

forever savored.

 

My submission for this week's photo prompt by Laura Salas.  Join us, won't you?

 

Wintery mix 15 Words or Less Poems

Ruby lips

spill toxic words,

thorny kiss,

frosty daggers, 

piercing heart and marrow.

Looks deceive.

 

Winter's preview:

breaths' swirling smoke,

frosty kisses,

trees stripped bare--

Hot chocolate & sweaters, 

necessary.

 

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Two...two for the price of one!  This week's photo prompt for Laura's "15 Words or Less Poems" could hold me hostage a while, it's gorgeous!  It's funny to me how photographs inspire me, though...these poems came fast and furious, but I couldn't quite manage a child-like voice (which Laura encouraged this week, at least for herself).  

Your turn:  Wanna try your own "15 Words"?  DO share in comments or let me know your thoughts about mine!  

Photo credit:  Laura Salas

 

 

 

 

It woulda been a WHOLE 'nother thing had I gone for a literal interpretation

 

Wisdom

sight,

obscured

by circumstance

and

poor decision's consequence,

restored by

Light.

 

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My week's entry for Laura Salas' "15 Words or Less Poems."  Her photo, my words.  Feel free to scribe your own in comments or at your blog spot (just be sure to tell me!).

 

 

"Beware Walmart Shoppers" ~ a social commentary in 15 words or less

Her photo prompt, my 15 Words of Less Poem. Quite possibly the oddest combination of words & pictures I've posted to date; I think I shall title this one ~ 

 

Beware Walmart Shoppers

the absurd

demands attention.

a trainwreck

amuses, entertains, disgusts,

helpless to look away.

retinas blistered.

 

This week was a stretch for me; I knew what I wanted to say, but a 15-word-limited can be challenging!  Hopefully, you'll get the gist of it....

Be sure to visit Laura for more "15 words or less poems" or to enter your own!  It's a fast, fun, creative exercise.

Your turn:  As I said, this was a creative, POETIC stretch for me; I kept wanting to CAPTION this.  If any fun(ny) (or otherwise) captions came to your mind, DO SHARE in comments!  Your humorous and/or poignant thoughts will be a delight to all!

 

 

Self reflection

 

i reach for

scattered memories

elusive or captured,

joy and haunt,

life's measure in moments.

 

 

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My entry for this week's "15 Words or Less Poems"; visit Laura for more information and to enter your own.  (See Laura's blog for photo credit.)

Mourning to dancing

skies rained terror and blood

a nation held captive

then mourned

ransomed by 

unassailable Hope.

{{In remembrance of 9/11, prompted by Laura Salas' "15 words or less" poetry challenge.  This week's unlikely picture featured a ransom note.}}

When bare feet smile

Summer begs
my feet roam free;
Verdant and lush,
a prickled
velvet carpet
their bounty.





Visit Laura Salas to learn more about "15 Words or Less" poems, a photo-prompted poetry challenge.