Tag Archives: Thursday Poets Rally

Grass Neath My Feet

Posted on September 16, 2012 by becca givens

Grass beneath my feet Birds near, sunshine on my face Wind blows gentle kiss   ______________________________________________ © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2012 Awarded October 2, 2012 Hyde Park Poetry – Week 73 September Heights … Continue reading →

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Myriad of Dreams

Posted on September 5, 2012 by becca givens

Myriad of dreams woven in starlight moonbeams dance over shadows Awaken Hyde Park Poetry Week has returned for Thursday Poet’s Rally.  It re-opened with Thursday Poets Rally Week 71 (August 22-29, 2012).  To refresh our memories and return us to … Continue reading →

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Spring

Posted on May 2, 2012 by becca givens

Fields Fiery colored Blankets of wildflowers Newborns grazing near moms Spring ______________________________________________ This is my 1st attempt at writing an Elfje. The Elfje form originated in The Netherlands.  It is a form used to teach young children to write poetry.  … Continue reading →

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Treasure Cache

Posted on April 19, 2012 by becca givens

Honeybees Pollinating awe Treasure cache ______________________________________________ Image Credit Written in 3 – 5 – 3 form! © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2012 The April Heights  3-5-3 or 5-7-5 Form Day 19 Prompt 131 Honeybees … Continue reading →

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Lost – Can you see me?

Posted on March 17, 2012 by becca givens

Pitch dark woods, emit daunting sounds and movements raising all hair on my arms and neck. My heart sprints as my breath catches. What direction dare I run? Guardians, can you see me? ______________________________________________ Image Credit Thursday Poets Rally Week … Continue reading →

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Winter Heralds Horn

Posted on January 24, 2012 by becca givens

Paths close, hush around Snowflakes delicately fall Winter heralds horn ______________________________________________ © by rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2012 Week 61 Thursday Poets’ Rally

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Come Fly with Me

Posted on January 9, 2012 by becca givens

Renew, refresh, illuminate Gifts deep within your heart and soul Come fly with me The journey is unlimited Through life’s adventures ______________________________________________ Image Credit © by rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2012 Thursday Poets Rally … Continue reading →

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Muddled Thoughts

Posted on December 13, 2011 by becca givens

Quiet all around Silence vibrates through the room Muddled thoughts clearing ______________________________________________ Image Credit © by rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 Thursday Poets’ Rally Week 58 (December 15-December 21, 2011)

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∫ Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2 ∫

Posted on November 29, 2011 by becca givens

Do you know … My introduction to: Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2 forever branded my memories? Its haunting melody ushers indelible snippets of recollections, as if it were only yesterday. Seared in my heart memories of your gentle and loving touch, … Continue reading →

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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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Love for Another

Posted on November 1, 2011 by becca givens

Simple Universal kinship Bonding by love for another Life’s peace and understanding Simple Universal kinship As Divine sees us, we should see We are connected in spirit Simple Universal kinship Bonding by love for another ______________________________________________ Note: Simple does not … Continue reading →

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Happy Taste Buds Sing

Posted on August 22, 2011 by becca givens

Choose staple ingredients Mix together with swiftness Hot oven for best rising Yielding aromas divine Mouth waters, bread lover’s glee Hot biscuits, scones, cornbread Rye, white, wheat, pumpernickel Pancakes, waffles, crepes Butter, clotted cream, sweet cream cheese English muffins split … Continue reading →

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