Express In Eight

Trap poem, dramatics, moonbeam, tools, duck, ember, brisk

3-21-2021 Prompt: A Trap poem
Trapped

I wonder where I should go
backward or forward, stay put
or venture into an unknown future.
How long am I to stay trapped
in this alluring prison of uncertainty?
This trap of being in the midst of
virtual and augmented reality has
me completely floored, spellbound.


3-22-2021 Prompt: duck or seeking
Seeking

Everyday I seek for the beauty
Embedded in Mother Nature,
Not only for "books in running brooks”,
Speech in trees, or "sermons in stones", I also long
To hug the shining emerald green of the mountains,
The glorious pearly gleam in the dawn skies,
Amazing aquamarine in the effervescent sea
Priceless gems of people moving around me.

3-23-2021 Prompt: Tools
The tool box

If the fence needs repair
or the kitchen sink jams
get the wrench and a pretty
pair of pliers to loosen wire,
a sturdy hammer to fix a nail.

Oh, the fuse blew, somebody
get the gloves and a piece of wire
from my magical tool box please!


24-3-2021 Prompt words: Remote or Ember
Remote

Far away in an island remote
not spotted on the world map,
an ancient clan lived and led
the life of a "noble savage"

till one day there landed a boat full
of people with a civilizing mission.
Soon the verdant view changed.
Forest flattened, people scattered.


3-25-2021 Prompt : Words from Shakespeare; Moonbeam, dwindle
Delight
Magic moonbeam by my bedside
descending fair angelic beauties
by the score dance the night away
to the delight of heavenly souls.

The moon dwindles giving way
to the rising sun lighting the floor
the bed and the entire universe,
glorious dawn of another day.

3-26-2021 Prompt: Brisk

Fruit market

Bazaar buzzes with brisk business
summer ushers in fruit of unique flavors
Green, the color of March, young and fresh
feasting the eye and tempting the tongue.
Tender mangoes, ripe melons, juicy grapes
decorate the stalls in gay abandon, entice
the buyers drawing them under white canopies.
to quench thirst, enjoy the cool fruity delights.

27-3-2021 Prompt: drama

The dramatics

The drama of life enacted
between birth and death
the only truths that remain
not you not me not anyone.

unaffected I should live
by criticism or acclaim
for nothing comes with me
except truth and character.


3-28-2021 Prompt: World Theatre Day - for the nourishing of the drama and fine arts.

The stage

The stage is set
the actors, ready
scene in a forest
in walks the Duke,
lamenting his misfortunes(slow, soft music)
"Nothing's permanent," quoth he
"not fame, not kingdom
righteousness, my guard." (chorus refrain)


3-29-2021 Prompt:Neighbor Day – celebration of community and your neighbors

For the love of earth

My former neighbors
sold their land for lots of money.
Now they grieve, packed away
in matchbox-like flats.

Eighty people in place of eight?
Hardly possible to meet and greet.

I bother little for their created hell
I cry for mother earth's depletion.



3-30-2021 Prompt: Flavor

Incredible flavors

While in Singapore, it is a mix of noodles,
Chicken Manchurian wafting in the air.
Mexico’s tacos, unique serving of spices
Folded into pretty pockets of tortillas.

The downtown diner tucked away in small town
America has delicious Service served in home style.
The Darjeeling tea and the curry masala of India
In the backdrop of hill ranges and serene streams.


3-31-2021 Prompt words: Uncertain and Reveal

Homecoming

She paused on the porch
uncertain of her welcome
home by her parents.
The door opened, mum's
eyes teared and revealed
a certain pleasure at her
girl's unexpected return.
Time stands still warm with love.


3-31-2021 Prompt: Tower

Towering

The tree-house by the towering oak
a labor of love by the kids' dad.

the oak stood the test of time
the tree house weathered rain
sun and storm, the builder's gone.

Tom and Angela visit on occasion
childhood memories flash fresh, alive
like the tall oak that stayed supporting.


1-4-20211-4-2021 Prompt: Dog at Fence

Morose

Confined and constrained
he looks morose and sad.
Freedom matters man or dog
at least within an orbit.

So Bear looks on the kids
next door, playing at will.
Longs to join the fun
the chain stops him short.


2-4-2021 Prompt: handy
Handy

I refrain from
throwing away
what some think is just junk.

Little boxes, bottles, books
come in quite handy, actually.
Fix an odd job, for quick reference
for Sunday's picnic by the blue sea
I walk to the small shed standing us in good stead.

3-4-2021 Prompt -1 If you don’t like where you are, move on. You are not a tree.
To be a tree

Unique choices
to stay or stray.
Wanderlust prods.
For how long?

Some shun settling in
settling down.
I'd rather be a tree
useful and likable.

4-4-2021 Prompt: A friend told me that I was delusional. I almost fell off my Unicorn.
My Unicorn

Delusional I am not. Yet,
I hold fast to my own Unicorn.
Living in lands of wonder
dreamscapes, dark or bright
my pleasure, my second nature.
Illusion, mine own reality
Friend or foe might try

None can ever erase it nevertheless.

4-5-2021 Prompt: Stay
The storm

I will stay the night
in this warm cabin.
Foolish to venture
out in this storm.

But, how can I stay
through the storm
raging in my soul
with no way out?

4-6-2021 Prompt: Double
Doubled

The double doors opened,
a soothing touch of cool air
welcomed us both into the hall.
A lovely movie just started .
In we walked with our fingers
linked and hearts interlaced
with feelings doubled by
"Sweet home Alabama."

4-7-2021 prompt: Diamond
Diamond Heart

A single diamond glittered in grandeur
on her delicate finger, encircled by pretty
pearls set in heart-shape, nails sheathed
in pearly pink polish while her eyes like
twin sapphires spoke of silent sorrow.
The corporate house she will walk into,
has hearts of diamond hardness
never to melt at others' suffering.

4-8-2021 Prompt:Jade
Shanghai

His eyes closed
His body relaxed
A calm yogic pose
proclaims absence
of fear, the presence
of blissfulness in detachment.
The magnificent jade Buddha, the most
sought-after in the bustling modernity of Shanghai.
4-9-2021 Prompt: Jade
Cool Moon

The sickle-shaped cool moon
beckons her to climb into curve,
a rare lass eats books for dinner
writes of love of long ago for fun.
Chilled champagne hung ready
to welcome the like-minded atop
to party with the moon maiden
to rock with the old giving in to the young.

4-10-2021 Prompt: Find/Nourish
Nourishing

Healthy habits
Positive thoughts
Belief and devotion
Well grounded aspects
Finding balance nourishing
body, mind and soul and beyond,
a pleasant, persuasive, persisting challenge
sees me through the rush and tumble of life's intensity.