Category Archives: Poetry

Wordle #151 – Desolation

Posted on September 24, 2019 by

This week’s words: Broken Glass Ash  Glimmer Swell  Sleeve  Sanctuary  Bark  Giggle  Skin  Cumulus Clouds  Harmony Sweep Everything seemed to be pitted against us. The broken glass at our feet. The ash from the bushfires. There was barely a glimmer … Continue reading →

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The Weekly Terrible Poetry Contest – The Garage Sale

Posted on September 19, 2019 by

Tables roughly set, All the junk I can find Set out haphazardly A mad woman’s breakfast, you might say. At dawn, they begin to assemble The junk dealers, predators Looking for a free bargain, If they can get it. Haggling … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #281 – Max

Posted on September 18, 2019 by

Image: Google Images Max was happiest when surrounded by company. It was evident when you arrived home He would excitedly race around the house, Up and down the stairs Stopping momentarily to sniff your leg, Happy there was no other … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #279 – Visiting the Blue Planet

Posted on September 3, 2019 by

Image: – Tom Blachford It seemed a good idea At the time. Folklore spoke of a distant blue planet Three suns beyond the fourth last one. Now it was in their grasp. One looked at the other Sensing fame and … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Frozen #writephoto

Posted on August 30, 2019 by

She stood beside the creek and looking down, Shivered and drew her wrap tighter around her chilled self. She’d walked out earlier that morning Now she wondered the irony of her present situation. Their argument had been about her being … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #278 – Being Cool.

Posted on August 27, 2019 by

Image: Google Images (Original source unknown) Twice today I was asked my age But I stayed cool. I was tempted to lie But I stayed cool. On both occasions, blood was involved But I stayed cool. My mouth opened to … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #277 – Looking Up

Posted on August 20, 2019 by

Image: – Jovana Rikalo It’s a long way, isn’t it? A long way. Are they real do you think or are they an illusion? Oh, they are real. Can they be so many? I read the other day that what … Continue reading →

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