Tell a story – “Unencumbered…”

AI created image - designed by me The office chair was tucked neatly under the desk, stationery order complete, cat fed and contentedly sleeping. The trusted assistant’s diligence rewarded with increasingly more tasks. The safe door was left open, all the little brifka packets of diamonds; gone. What a travesty no one had time to … Continue reading Tell a story – “Unencumbered…” →

Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, No.62, Romare Bearden, 28 April 2026

old to newstep backfor a clear viewof surrendering pastno water or oils just paperimagepaint and brushes are left behinda new layer appliedto be held firmcollage💞Suzanne Written in response to this week's Tanka Tuesday Challenge where Melissa from Mom With a Blog is our host. She asks us to go ekphrastic with one of Romare Bearden's artworks. Click … Continue reading Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, No.62, Romare Bearden, 28 April 2026 →

Contrasts and conflicts…

Image credits: Rafael Garcia & Jay Sadangi @ Unsplash tightly sealedaging behind the scenesviews rusted with the stench ofinflexibilitywhite roses waft their sweet scentpicked daily before dawnplaced strategically to disguisestagnation behind the panesthat I long to throw openlet the freshness of the bloomscome in from outsidelight shines brightestin the darkest nightbehind a gathering linelies the … Continue reading Contrasts and conflicts… →

Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, No.61, Sisterly Love, 21/04/26

Two girls laughing and hugging fluffy pillows during a fun sleepover Jealously Guarded Bondssistersnot meant to beI lost mine when just babesnames that live on tongues but their smiles unknownbestiestogethernessour heartstrings tied in bowsthick as thieves we shared all secretsnot bloodhobbiesyouth clubs and foesglued firm in connectionsurrogate sisters 'til days endhome timeweekendsleepover treatssweetie feasts at … Continue reading Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, No.61, Sisterly Love, 21/04/26 →

Constant Reminders…

The image is from Alexander Mass on Pexels glass coffins,open caskets given permanence,made to bear witnessto beautylaid in artistic displaysonce holders of life,symbols of spirit,their essence flown freelaid to restin the gaze of sciencehow I achefor their loss...💞Suzanne Written in response to Melissa's Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge - click here to join in.

In the Balance…

emotions play behind closed eyes,tears drip into dreams,spill into my waking daytiptoed masters of the gamered light, green lightmoves gradually madebehind closed eyesa slight change in expressionas I hold it alluntil the balance tips💞Suzanne Written in response to Sadje's What Do you See? #337