Oodles of gogglesTuning out the oglesCresting waves like mogulsSoaring above, the seagulls. Quatrain, based on Goggles.
She came from GypsiesEntering my life with her gazeMy soul laid out in pictures on her velvet table top. Free verse. Based on Divination Cards.
Why not roll the diceAvoiding all the landminesChoose play over war. Haiku based on Board Games.
Running lowRummaging aroundHead achingFactoringHair washingFactor inFrequent untilWash it, stuff itBands of velvet and sparklesAdorning my crownI’m in a leopard mood. Free verse, based on Headbands.
Scarves hang above me like a tapestryBlowing gently in the breezeI open a rattan basket from the depths of my closetRafts of silky shawls and sarongs float about meI feel like Draupadi and the endless sari. Free verse, based on Shawls & Sarongs.
Picked up on tripsthese bits of barkseashore and forest treasuresbut which beach?which trail?a messy nest of memories on display. Free verse. Based on Rocks & Shells.
Amethyst. Energize us.Aquamarine. Energize us.Celestite. Energize us.Rose Quartz. Energize us.Selenite. Energize us.Rainbow of gemstones. Energize us. Inspired Litany of the Saints prayer. Based on Gem Stones.
Flowers on my hairI prefer them to the strawKeeping the sun off. Haiku, based on Sun Hats.
So beyond repairThese broken sunglasses areRays of bright colour. Haiku, based on Glasses.
Farewell summer headwear Your season is past You protected me well From the sun and the splash Memories float along to the rhythm of my paddle Time to get my head back in the game And cap off the summer. Free verse, based on Baseball Caps.