six words, PAD 19-2, ryuka

 

Spring days of kites and giggling kids

Dandelions, bubbles, and wind

Squinting and sneezing at the sun

Breathing rain-washed breezes

six words PAD 19-1, plus my six words, rhupunt

 

Gibberish

 

Mysterious
Bubble and fuss
Intricate dust
Add in some grace

 

Dandelion
Rolling on fine
Squint at the time
Setting the pace

 

Indigo storms

Fitting the forms

Gibberish norms

Try saving face

 

Crystal in thought

Radiant lot

Gnarled but not taut

Ending in place          

Nature Center poem

 

Ringtails

There’s a secretive animal

That is seldom seen.

He’s tan and has a long white tail,

Covered with black rings.

 

He looks somewhat like a squirrel,

And a bit like a raccoon.

He only comes out at night.

You might see him at full moon.

 

He eats bugs and plants

And perhaps a lizard.

And at climbing trees,

He’s practically a wizard.

 

He lives in rocks and caves

And is called a Ringtail Cat.

But he is not a cat at all.

What do you think of that?

Optimistic/Pessimistic PAD 18-3

 

Nightlight

 

When all seems dark

and I’m afraid

and things aren’t looking great.

 

I take my Bible

and begin

to pray and meditate.

 

My favorite verse

in Scripture,

Romans 8:28.

 

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who^[a] have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV).

Optimistic/ Pessimistic, PAD 18-2, acrostic

 

Pessimistic

 

Problem focused

Expecting the worst

Sad countenance

Stubbornly negative

Intimidated and anxious

Morose and melancholy

Intensely doubtful

Scared of the future

Tragic attitude

Imagining disaster

Cynical outlook

Optimistic/ Pessimistic PAD 18-1, acrostic

 

Optimistic  

 

Open eyes to possibilities

Positive attitude  

Turning focus upward

Inspired, enthusiastic

More than hopeful

Imagining the best        

Sanguine personality

Taking a bright outlook

Intensified expectancy

Cheerful and Confident

Trope PAD 17-3 Rubáiyát

 

Lies

 

I’m tired of romance stories based on lies.

What one relates as true, the next denies.

The deeper into story, falsehoods grow.

It makes me wonder if they’re ever wise.

 

And when, at last, the lovers tell their tale.

It certainly appears that they will fail.

Then somehow, they accept each other’s love.

But I am not convinced that all is well.