Woodpecker Micropoem

Thoughts while perched on a branch – It’s peaceful up here, gazing skyward Blue? No, not enough Azure, cobalt, sapphire? It’s a start My wings ache to touch the sky, dip in its richness How much lovelier would I be with royal blue feathers?

Winter Solstice Reflections

Winter arrived in the Rocky Mountains this morning with a gentle blanket of snow. Today, Winter Solstice marks the shortest day, the welcoming of winter. A quote from John Steinbeck, “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?” Solstice acrostic Snow and darkness On this day weContinue reading “Winter Solstice Reflections”

Draw a Monster for Homework

A Halloween poem in less than 100 words (as told by a reluctant artist) 🎃✏️👹 🖍🎃✏️👹🖍🎃✏️👹🖍🎃✏️👹 Draw a Monsterfor Homework The assignment: Draw a monster for homework. My best friend and neighbor Jess, smiles a smirk. “How hard can that be?” She mutters. “Do you even know me?” I stutter. Pencils and markers lined upContinue reading “Draw a Monster for Homework”