#poetry – RiteWit

Expansion

Expand, O my Soul! Open to the Calling Of my Beloved! Patricia Rhees

Form

just be

Knowing When to embrace, When to be silent, When to be a phantom spirit That dances right up to any emotion To welcome, to be submerged. To be grateful. Photo by Susan Robb

“Poetry is a creative outlet. It allows words to tumble, even fumble to a timed sequence, or no sequence at all. Most of my poetry is about daily occurrences that I relish and want to share. It is a way to honor a person, place, or natural gift that is around me or in myContinue reading “What Poetry Means To Me:”

Sea Glass

Jewels wash up catching the glint of flame Abandoned vessel of life blood Polite handshakes, glamourous gowns, high tea Churning and bobbing and smoothing Reminding us of entities beyond Enduring decades even centuries Story time #themediterraneansea #favoriteplace #seaglass #rocksandshells #memories #wavesandsand

#TankaThursday #light

Light never fails me It grows from my very core Resonate, reflect Allow today a reprieve Let light be the only thought #tanka #prompt #light #resonate #reflects #core

#prompt #cyclical

Forsythia at its endBright yellow to mustardShying away from windBlow gently downFeed the grassNourish the bunnyTurn to see crab appleWaiting in the wingsSlowly, now, to take the stage #mothernaturesway #foodoflife #nourishment

#prompt #burn

Hot brown liquidScorched pie holeThin flesh rollsTongue prises, pushesSwallow the cellophane filmDown to acidCells to bloodBlood to heartHeart to open armReaching for the coffee pot #poetry #amwriting #wednesdayvibe #prose #cupojoe

#prompt #fever

Low grade or just two degrees lower than everybody else’s Calm energy surging to create Evolve happiness on a dreary day Love to extend mindset to another universe At least another plane of scenery A brook’s sound rolling downhill A sandstorm way off in the distance A light rain cleansing everything if just for aContinue reading “#prompt #fever”

#prompt #elation

We admonish the fear and strife that has gripped our nation For today we raise a glass in proper celebration Here’s to healing and prosperity and rising above Revel in this historic event with utter elation #inaugurationday2021 #bidenharris #comingtogether #healusa