Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes: For the dverse prompt. ? There are four graves in the family plot in the corner of the north meadow, wrought iron-railinged and ringed with trees, in two beds, in life as in death, Georges and Henriette in one, Jean-Marie and Jacqueline in the other. Georges and Henriette lie…

Originally posted on Lady Nyo's Weblog: A woman in bed, kimono revealing breast. Snow on Mt. Fuji. Snow falls on meadows. Crows pick at last harvest seeds. Spring now far away. A swirl of blossoms caught in the water’s current begins the season. Fall’s crispness compels apples to tumble from trees. Worms make the journey.…

Originally posted on Charmed Chaos: dawn’s willowy breeze-creating a mysteryillusion of spring Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge: #181 Synonyms only Author’s Note: These past few mornings have been so blissful and cool. A welcome reprieve before the summer heat comes to stay.

Originally posted on Tao-Talk: “Fireflies in the Forest,” by Ramona Pase ? Understanding the mysteries of the language of love takes warm midsummer nights under the full moon – fireflies signal lifelong devotion ? ? Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haikai Challenge.  Frank says: This week, write the #haikai poem of your choice…

Originally posted on Mindfills: fireflies flicker naughty night nymphets playing lightlings’ peek-a-boo * Mindfills for Frank Tassone’s Haikai challenge #142 – Fireflies & JibberJabber – play