Tag Archives: transition

“Home” – Tan Renga

Posted on October 31, 2014 by becca givens

Written for the Carpe Diem Challenge # 56: write a Tan Renga. Tan Renga is a two stanza poem with 5-7-5 and 7-7 syllables (5-7-5-7-7). Unlike a Tanka written by one poet, Tan Renga is written by two. Poet … Continue reading →

Posted in Tan Renga | Tagged archangels, dreams, home, micro poetry, past lives, Tan Renga, transition | 4 Comments

Red Leaf Falls – Haiku to Tanka

Posted on October 2, 2014 by becca givens

The Tan Renga Challenge for Carpe Diem Haiku Kai on September 26th, featured my Haiku, “Red Leaf Falls”. I have shared with you the results from the Carpe Diem Community of Poets (here). By adding the 7-7 lines to … Continue reading →

Posted in Tanka | Tagged micro poetry, nature, red leaf falls, seasons, snow, spiritual transition, transition, wolf | 4 Comments

Rooted Like Trees

Posted on February 4, 2014 by becca givens

Untangle the web Snip knots of confusion Surrender struggles Shed bonds of fear Rise up rooted like trees Covered in courage ______________________________________________ © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2014

Posted in Haiga, Haiku/Senryu | Tagged courage, fear, Haiku/Senryu, journey, micro poetry, roots, transition, trees | Leave a comment

Enveloped in Grace

Posted on November 21, 2012 by becca givens

Sunrise to sunset Circle of life’s transition Enveloped in Grace ______________________________________________ © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2012 Prompt: Circle of Life

Posted in Becca's Art, Haiku/Senryu | Tagged Carpe Diem, circle of life, micro poetry, prompts, Senryu, transition | 10 Comments

Bidding Farewell

Posted on October 24, 2012 by becca givens

Swirling colors drop Orange, red, purple, yellow Blazing wonder trails Raining dappled leaves Sprinkle, drizzle, shimmering Majestic demise ______________________________________________ Image Credit © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2012 Prompt: Inspiration based on: falling to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Haiku/Senryu | Tagged Autumn, Carpe Diem, Haiku, leaves, micro poetry, nature, prompts, seasons, transition | 6 Comments

One Gray Cat

Posted on August 22, 2012 by becca givens

Committed solace Flowing energy shifted Missing one gray cat The equilibrium of surrounding and projected energy in a household with seven (7) energy beings with fur, particularly cats, is delicate. It takes very little for the flow to become out … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Talk, Haiku/Senryu | Tagged "Sensational Haiku Wednesday", Bach Flower Essences, cats, committed, emotions, energy, grief, loss of a pet, micro poetry, prompts, Senryu, transition | 17 Comments

Mellow Yellow Monday – 11

Posted on February 27, 2012 by becca givens

Watercolor Meditative Art This was painted during the beginning stages of transition of one of our beloved “porch cats” – Domino. As I am anticipating the beginning phases of transition for Tippy, the matriarch of our canine family – it … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged becca givens, meditative art, Mellow Yellow Monday, painting, preparation, Tippy, transition, watercolors, yellow | 15 Comments

Shorter Legs

Posted on January 16, 2012 by becca givens

Arise, awake and reflect New days with new ways Time has shorter legs ______________________________________________ Image Credit © by rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2012

Posted in Haiku/Senryu | Tagged awakening, direction, journey, micro poetry, reflect, Senryu, spirituality, time, transformation, transition | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Free verse | Tagged dads, death, first love, God, growth, heart, journey, lessons, life, love, Poetry Picnic, The Gooseberry Garden, transition, truth, unconditional love | 17 Comments

You’re Nearer Still

Posted on July 17, 2011 by becca givens

I sense you in the midst watching me … You offer me proof in a gentle whisper Shimmering veil of energy Seeing you in flowers … You offer me hope in the breeze’s caress Spirits transcend physical forms Realizing you’re … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 x 4 poetry | Tagged 4x4 poetry, afterlife, direction, energy, guardians, inspiration, journey, lessons, life, love, pure love energy, reflect, spirits, spirituality, surrounded, transition, truth | 18 Comments

Ask and Accept

Posted on March 21, 2011 by becca givens

“Open” … “Be surprised” … Beyond your imagination … Ask for gifts and trust … Watch your guided steps … Accept your invitation … It’s time to transform! ______________________________________________ © by rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup … Continue reading →