Tag: Nature

carillon & hornswoggled without consent

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Two poems written on Substack notes

AI-Generated Image: A Black woman with braids sitting at a desk with a sad expression on her face.

carillon

her voice, to me, is
like a carillon, played
at the right moment
to dazzle my heart
and strengthen my
mind.

I miss our daily conversations,
our intent on
building, bonding, and brewing
through words.

a funk came and
she’s been under it,
in it, for over a month,
and now it feels like she won’t
get through it, and
my heart sobs for
the woman I once knew.

but I know how
important it is to
best our demons,
and there’s no timeline for this.
I’m here whenever,
if ever she
reappears.

AI-Generated Image: Birds singing while on the rooftop of an apartment building, just as the sun rises.

hornswoggled without consent

morning comes out of the blue, and I
feel like I’ve been hornswoggled into
daytime without consent.

the birds’ church has been open since
0430, and I have no clue who the
minister is, but I am now holding
them responsible for the ruckus the
choir is making. although in perfect
harmony, as always, I would have loved
fifteen more minutes of deep sleep.

but when nature lives right outside
your window, you’ll either call it peace
or chaos, and currently,
I’m on the fence. so, I’m naming it
peaceful chaos until further notice.

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throwback: an uphill battle

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NaPoWriMo #20 A Pictured Poem

an uphill battle. ©March 2016 Tremaine L. Loadholt

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afternoon bloom-stroll

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NaPoWriMo #11 A Haiku

Jernee was really trying to get a good sniff. LOL! I heard some bees buzzing near us, so I quickly pulled her away from their homestead. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

the d o g sniffs around
and around, searching for that
fresh scent of heaven.

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Peace and blessings!

spring-summer-winter?

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NaPoWriMo #7 Haiku, 3 Parts

spring-summer-winter
which one is here currently
confused by weather

a balmy sun speaks
pollen sticks to our faces
cold air comes again

the body is weak
from changes upon changes
which season will stay

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I recently signed up to write on Substack as well. Poking the Bear’s Belly for Fun is a place of healing as I speak about the most recent events with my place of employment as it pertains to racism and discrimination. I welcome your visit.

Peace and blessings!

Two Things Thursday #23

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1. Petals of Haiku: An Anthology. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
2. Weekend Scenery for “casual weekend.” Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

1. Petals of Haiku: An Anthology, edited by the incomparable Gabriela Marie Milton is an illustrious work of phenomenal haiku by 160 writers, mostly from the WordPress community.

Below is the review I left on Amazon:

“As a writer and lover of haiku, Petals of Haiku: An Anthology, is one of the best compilations of the form I have seen come to fruition in a VERY LONG time.

Each writer understood the assignment and brought vividly beautiful and breathtaking haiku to this book. From petals to swallows to sunsets, heartache, love, and a deep yet fulfilling showcasing of all things nature, I fell in love with the turn of each page.

It is moving and an aromatic blend of allure. I am inspired and motivated and taken aback all at once. This anthology is one you will thoroughly enjoy on so many levels. Mark my words. You will not be disappointed!”

2. casual weekend is my 3-part haiku that was written from my being inspired after reading the above anthology.

the dog snores lightly
summer’s heat breaks through windows
casual weekend

mockingbird patrol
a selfish crow does not win
attack of feathers

balcony garden
thriving vegetables sprout
clean eating begins