A Tanka
free forever clear
remove opposition block
things imagined seen
be not obstructed free will
our mind the key eternal
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Eternally Unobstructed is written in response to the picture prompt by Sadje.
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A Tanka
Perched now I sit poised
Biding time patience takes flight
Singing a song chirp
Soaring over obstacles
Worries fade in the distance
The poem, Singing and Soaring was written in response to the picture prompt by Sadje.
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Connections are the link
The link that binds
Binds 2 places or two things
What things and places?
The gap between resentment and love
Bridging the gap between the two
takes what? Connections
Resentment is coming down really fast
Over the edge the water cascades down
The bridge there as a buffer
Mediating between resentment and love
Once love is conquered
Renewed love starts to flow
Water under the bridge moves
Just as fast it tides below
Communication bridging connection
The bridge of communication leads to understanding
Understanding opens hearts wide and far
Once hearts are open; the bridge leads to loving-kindness
Flowy Water Under the Bridge is written in response to the picture prompt.
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A Tanka
So calm and serene
Only the sounds of nature
Leaves rustling beneath
Twigs snapping under my weight
Ambient, soft, like cashmere
Dark Wooded Night is written in response to Sadje’s prompt. As always, thank you for reading 🙏💕😊
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A Tanka
Just another day
Pizza or McDonald's, hmm
In the neighborhood
We at Lincoln Park chillin'
Sit down, relax, be easy
This Tanka is written in response to Sadje’s prompt. Thank you for reading! 💞🙏
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A Tanka
Why such a hurry
People move in a scurry
No time for hello
Passersby in a flurry
Sitting I watch and worry
Such a Hurry is written in response to Sadje’s prompt.
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beautiful to see
love, warmth, kindness, protection
only moms possess
keeping offspring safe, happy
indeed, the eyes tell it all
Near and Dear to My Heart is in response to Sadje’s prompt.
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Luminous ones
Flying high above
Breath escaping lungs
Beautiful, beautiful belove
Spreading light into the dark
Shards of lightness lend a spark
To an otherwise blind sky
Your brightness leading the eye
Helping to make things clear
Letting the night lift the fear
Accompanying the moon, you are near
When the sun goes down, luminous ones appear
The night no longer scary
Look up and you discover
Concerns of danger are nary
No longer lurking, no room to hover
Luminous ones, luminous ones
So dear to me, flying so light and free
Teaching many to see the bright side
It’s always there, use your cre a ti vi ty
Luminous Ones is written in response to Sadje’s picture prompt.
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Concrete outer shell
So hard and cold
Full of cracks
From head to toe
Break through
Will quickly reveal
The hardness is hollow
Not as solid as it seems
Beneath the facade
Softer inner core
Unveiled and vulnerable
Out there for all to see
Hardness uncloaked
Softness appeared
With eyes closed
It's difficult to see
Widened pupils recognize
Duality unfolds
Revealing what's underneath
The crackling concrete stone
This writing is in response to the picture prompt by Sadje.
Optimistically
Viewing
Everyone
Rallying
Surely
Having
Absolute
Determination
Optimizing
Wisdom
Overshadow was written in response to Sadje’s prompt, what do you see?
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Come into the light All is not lost Life can be a conundrum Which do you choose; fight or flight? Come into the light Flames are still smoldering Calling for your attention Release the pressures you are shouldering Come into the light Turn on the wick Accept light and love Fulfillment comes real quick Come into the light Whether you choose fight or flight Flames are still smoldering Accept light and love
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Come into the light was written in response to the picture prompt by Sadje, What do you see # 222- January 22, 2024.
Sunday; a day of rest Come dressed in your Sunday best The doors of the church are open Walking through the door, appreciation of token Monday, starts the work week Get your body and mind in gear Walk through the door smiling Awaiting life lessons are near Tuesday, one workday down Come to yoga class or meditation The exercise will release any trepidation about the upcoming week ahead Wednesday, mid-week is here Unload your cares on me Free your body and mind Come and talk it out Thursday, one day away from the weekend Tidy up any closet clutter Bag up those old clothes Take them to the donation center Friday, well what else is there to say The weekend has arrived Come over for cocktails We can talk and just vibe Saturday. Thought you would never show up Come in, take a minute to reflect Spiritual, work, body and mental health Aspects of cleansing and socialization Just remember, the door is open. Why don't you come? The door is open. Why don't you come was first published on Inspire By O'Nika and written in response to Sadje's prompt. https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/08/14/what-do-you-see-199-august-14-2023/
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Look at me with this bag on my hip This is some kind of a trip What kind of dog has to wear such a thing This kind of attention is not what I want to bring The bag has the nerve to read, grin Wearing this is much to my chagrin My human likes to play tricks Meanwhile, all I want is to throw bricks When they come my way with something weird Their wayward thoughts I try to steer Away from the clothes and people gear I’m a dog, rules to which you must adhere No fanny packs, no tutus, I just want to play fetch Instead, they take my picture, makes me just retch No more pictures please, no more pictures Written in response to Sadje's prompt, What Do You See #187 http://What do you see # 187- May 22, 2023
You are my mom, tried and true You cheer me up, when I am blue When I need a hug, you are there I can turn to you, when it’s too much to bear You take me to the park I can see the dogs play and bark You make me laugh and smile You wear motherhood with much style Thank you for being my mother Your role, invaluable, like no other Have I told you lately? You are loved by me, greatly ---O'Nika McGill---
Have I Told You Lately? is written in response to prompt by Sadje, http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/05/15/what-do-you-see-186-may-15-2023-mothers-day/
Have I Told You Lately? first appeared on Inspire By O’Nika.
Show your hand, raise it high Shyness has no place, let your aura shine Block the naysayers, they will try to deny The gold band protection, just like an alibi Show your hand, raise it high Let your positivity glow Inspire people and make them smile Where it comes from, they will never know Show your hand, raise it high When people feel like they can't They look to you, see that it is possible Doubt in their minds, start to recant If the gold band gives you courage to muster Your inner thoughts that make you fluster Show your hand, raise it high Gold band speaks for itself, no need to specify --O'Nika McGill--
Written in response to Sadje’s prompt, What Do You See #179
http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/03/27/what-do-you-see-179-march-27-2024/
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Show Your Hand, Raise It High appeared first on Inspirebyonika.com on April 1, 2023