Category Archives: Hay(na)ku
Mellow Yellow Monday – 18
Traveler Welcome home Treasured memories ahead For previous Mellow Yellow Mondays ______________________________________________ © by rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2012 Mellow Yellow Monday #170 I stumbled upon Mellow Yellow Monday, whose specialty is all things … Continue reading
Nostalgic Silhouette
Pelican Nostalgic silhouette Welcomes me home ______________________________________________ I may live in Texas, however, Louisiana will always be “home”! The brown pelican was designated the state bird of Louisiana in 1966. Early European settlers were impressed with the pelican’s generous and … Continue reading
Character
Memories Sentimental journey Contributions to character ______________________________________________ This is in Hay(na)ku form. “Hay(na)ku is a 3-line poem with one word in the first line, two words in the second, and three in the third. Hay(na)ku is considered a modern … Continue reading
Consciousness within You
Consciousness Within you Be a light Speak your truth Constant Awareness Vibrate ______________________________________________ This is in Hay(na)ku form. “Hay(na)ku is a 3-line poem with one word in the first line, two words in the second, and three in the third. … Continue reading
Wildfires
Cigarette Carelessly discarded Ferocious spreading wildfires ______________________________________________ Texas faces its worst dry spell since 1895! · In the past seven days, Texas Forest Service has responded to 149 fires for 17,334 acres. · Aviation resources also were critical in fighting … Continue reading
Happy Friendship Day!
Friends Priceless treasures Nurturing support system Connection with confidants Cherished bonds Gifts Happy Friendship Day!! In 1935, the US Congress proclaimed the first Sunday in August each year as Friendship Day! It is also International Friendship Day!! ______________________________________________ Image Credit … Continue reading
Bundles of Love
Pets Energy beings Bundles of love Enriching our lives Nurturing bonds Joy ______________________________________________ Image Credit © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011
‘Round we go!
Carousel Magical steeds Galloping to wonderland ‘Round we go Child’s delight Imagination ______________________________________________ Image Credit © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 Prompt: Round
Changes
Changes Persistent, essential Give in gracefully ______________________________________________ Image Credit © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011
Freedom
Freedom Price paid Liberties to enjoy Sound the trumpets Revelry near Soldiers Welcome them home Duties, responsibilities Serious Pride Peace Ambassadors Let freedom ring ______________________________________________ Image Credit © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011
Taps
Taps Haunting sound Signal of completion Soldier fought valiantly Freedoms won Honor There is no military bugle call, so easily recognized, that is more apt to render emotion than the call “TAPs”. TAPs began as a revision to the signal … Continue reading