For DVerse’s Quadrille Monday, our word is “Pepper.” I had planned on trying to write something but was having trouble. Then, just now, I finished writing this so decided to post it because why not. 🙂
I pepper my poetry with imagery, Trying to add metaphor and simile, Perhaps allusions to classical mythology -- But sometimes those words won't come. I write with pillars of salt More often than spice; Sometimes the plainest words suffice To say I miss the past.
I had fun with the quatern for DVerse yesterday so write another one tonight. The picture of the sunflowers was taken yesterday, in my backyard garden.
Remembering the sunflowers Turning their heads to source of light, Making the most of cloudy days, Even in absence of sun's rays. When dull becomes my inner gaze, Remembering the sunflowers I think that there is present joy Somewhere, inside this life of mine. Remembering all small delights: Coffee and food, music and books, Remembering the sunflowers Themselves, with yellow-petalled looks. Inspiration blooms well today Inside this heart, the soil is rich And certain light will always shine, Remembering the sunflowers.
I'm glad I loved you while I could, Although you weren't long mine to hold, Spring rain to sun to winter-cold In May, with much more left to say. Although you will not hear it all I'm glad to've loved you while I could, And tears do not mean bitterness Except unto myself, my dear. To have inspired such poetry Is quite a feat, and much of it. I'm glad I loved you while I could, Even if you deserved it not. I thought you always would be there Mon Cher, how foolish and naive I should have known. Although I grieve I'm glad I loved you while I could.
For DVerse, we are writing quaterns, a French poetry form. I am also linking to Thursday Inspiration, since the theme is hold. Comments are appreciated. I know I didn’t put a lot of imagery in this, but I’ve just got to write my feelings, or I might literally die.Â
For One-Liner Wednesday, I wanted to post a “Midweek Meme.” It was a really funny raccoon meme that I originally found on Instagram, but when I looked for it again I couldn’t find it.
I watched a movie today, “Because of Winn-Dixie.” It’s based on a book that I read in 4th grade, so I was curious to watch the movie version. I really enjoyed it and thought about sharing a quote from that movie. However, I gravitated back to the raccoon memes and found a different one to share:
I have a sijo on Monday for you this time! This week’s sijo theme is ART. I was inspired by the painting “Young Girl Writing a Love Letter” by Pietro Antonio Rotari, a print of which I have framed in my room.Â
Look at her daydreaming lovesick look on her pretty face, Blush-pink cheek resting upon her left hand, feather-quill in her right -- I will not ruin her reverie, with a cynical ending
It’s Haibun Monday at DVerse, and Frank suggests the theme of MEMORY. This was difficult and is more stream-of-consciousness style (so if it sucks, that’s why). It was inspired not only by recent events in my life but by the image that Frank chose to illustrate the original post:
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orange leaves floating juxtaposed on navy lake amid faint ripples It is spring; what is with the images of autumn? It seems the seasons have flipped, for the world is upside-down. The concept of "memory" feels too painful to probe. I remember your electrifying touch, yet closer is the searing flame of knowing I will never experience it again. Tears prick my eyes. I remember the last time it rained, and you were there near me with your warmth. It is spring, yet it is a cold and cloudy day, and I shiver. bare tree branches -- what was present now is left crunching underfoot
I wish he could stick around.
Our time together was ephemeral,
When I thought it might last a lifetime.
We shared so much music,
Yet our own duet lasted only
A few breaths.
Spring died directly into winter,
As the world seemed upside-down.
For SOCS: Stick, MVB: Duet, and Weekend Writing Prompt.
Fandango’s response to Jim Adams’s Thursday Inspiration prompt used the above picture, and it punched me in the gut. That inspired me to immediately post the following poem, which I did not write today but did write yesterday. I am much more than moderately sad but am actually doing better than the last few days. Sharing with DVerse OLN this week.
Did you truly love me, Or did you just love How I made you feel? I found out through tears That I truly love you, Irrespective of your answer. I am a broken shell Missing the sounds Of the ocean
For One-Liner Wednesday, I have a Bible verse and a poem to go with it.
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Every tear Is agony when love Is unrequited, turns one-sided. Every tear Is grief for what could be, Is pain that the happiness has passed. Every tear Is worth its weight in gold, Because suffering is not wasted.
For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (NRSVCE)
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