hurricane Helene

a lune, 3 parts

hurricane Helene
pummeled us
with her windy waves

power outages
reported
all throughout the state

advised to be safe
we found peace
safely in our homes


To those of you who rode out the harshest storm in years, it is my prayer that you are safe and sound of mind as well. Peace and blessings.

rainbow tableau

a tableau poem

Two Rainbows. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

two loud thunderclaps
s p a n k e d the Friday sky
distracted from work
I looked up to see
a blend of colors
had birthed two rainbows


I learned about this form recently while reading an example at The Skeptic’s Kaddish, and I instantly fell in love with the tableau.

sunset tableau

a tableau poem

Friday’s Sunset. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

Friday’s sunset smiles
reds and oranges
the p e r f e c t sky blend;
picks me up a bit
gives me a great hope,
reminds me of life


I learned about this form recently while reading an example at The Skeptic’s Kaddish, and I instantly fell in love with the tableau.

My Babies: Jernee Timid & Zumi Tye

Lune, 4 Parts

Jernee Timid: Chilling on my bed, watching my every move. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Jernee Timid: Standing before me, challenging my stance on authority. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

a calming presence
Mommy’s girl
guards my every move

how miraculous
eyes that swirl
blue settles in now


Zumi Tye: Eating a breakfast of cucumbers & blueberries. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Zumi Tye: Diving into leftovers for dinner. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

a greedy reptile
making moves
sustenance prevails

beautiful colors
and markings
Zumi, the tortoise