Travel theme: Energy

When I saw the title of this challenge, the first image my mind conjured up was of a solo dancer performing the classical Indian dance “Kathak”. It is somewhat similar to flamenco in the energetic foot movements. Unfortunately I have no photographs of any kind of dancer, so I ended up writing this poem. OfContinue reading “Travel theme: Energy”

Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Green River

The green waters of the river Are for me like my life’s mirror Life reflected in the water’s flow At times rapid, at times slow, Plunging forward in a waterfall Like my response to a challenging call Or weighed down by silt, lying stagnant Like the drudgery of life, hope dormant Carving its way through hills and valleysContinue reading “Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Green River”

Travel theme: Details

The devil, they said Is in the detail I countered, saying instead God’s presence should prevail- God has blessed his creations With subtle details embedded Within clever compilations, Like cloth with a pattern threaded.              Tulips, Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia              Glass fruits, Corning Museum ofContinue reading “Travel theme: Details”

Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #5

In a quandary am I Which way should I take? I have no reason why For anyone’s sake I should compromise On my heart’s true calling Listening to well-meant advice Is often quite appalling. I’ll take every which way Full of challenges all new Write my own destiny, I pray To my conscience, stay true.

Travel theme: Doorways

Linking to : http://wheresmybackpack.com/2015/01/30/travel-theme-doorways/ The doorways to my mind Are clever books of any kind, Are destinations far and near That take me to new frontiers, Are conversations that stimulate Creative juices, to innovate; Are music notes softly played Their essence lasting after they fade I hope these doorways will eventually Enlighten me spiritually and intellectually. 

WPC photo challenge: Depth

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Depth.” Deep in the crevices of my heart That is where my demons reside Threatening to tear me apart.. But in those depths also hide Rivers of love and compassion Battling these demons of mine, Keeping them in dormant fashion They maintain a balance fine. DeepContinue reading “WPC photo challenge: Depth”