Tag Archives: The Gooseberry Garden

Kaleidoscope Shift

Posted on November 19, 2011 by becca givens

Kaleidoscope shift Emotions illuminate Transformational ______________________________________________ Image Credit © by rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 With honor and delight, I accept     Poets Rally Week 55 Award for Love for Another I nominate ShonEjai of PictureSpeak: Where Photography … Continue reading →

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Feathered Bed

Posted on November 6, 2011 by becca givens

Fairy tales with happy-ever-after endings True love blossoms in each one Fidelity is never questioned All is true in this dream world, not so in ours Fables reflect gems of truth or Figments of our imaginations? Feathered bed or bed … Continue reading →

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Smooth Sailing

Posted on October 17, 2011 by becca givens

Silver, gold and pink Puffy pillows, smooth sailing Magic carpet ride     I am honored to accept The Perfect Poet Award for Week 53 from The Poetry Palace, part of Gooseberry Garden.   Congratulations to all the winners. Entry awarded: … Continue reading →

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Twisted Sisters Arrive

Posted on October 7, 2011 by becca givens

  Ravens and owls soar Cougars roam leaving paw prints Wind sings through breezes Like a lullaby lulls sleep Upon request we balance   Twisted shapes stand guard Ancient pods with new growth Nature calls sisters We arrive band together … Continue reading →

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First Love

Posted on October 3, 2011 by becca givens

  Once crinkly blue eyes, Emanating a lifetime of unconditional love, laughter and wisdom, Altered and occupied with the stark gray of intense penetrating pain and frenzied panic ~~~~ Crying out my pet name for assistance and deliverance, before plunging … Continue reading →

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Fairies Twirling Near

Posted on August 19, 2011 by becca givens

starlit heavens sparkling blanket moonlight shimmers pixies dancing in glistening beams without woes fairies twirling near silken slippers barely touch ground do you see them? can you hear them? close your eyes with consciousness wield childhood intent delve into their … Continue reading →

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