Mums' Words Stick

stained
chrysanthemum splotches
continents on a metal sun
ingrained


@laurie kolp

Prompt inspiration: Magpie Tales

Carpe Diem

Freedom oscillates in and out of life
At times the stars are right at hand
So seize the moment when you can
Au naturel, unfettered make a stand

@laurie kolp

Prompt/picture inspiration: Magpie Tales

Silent Death

At midnight the masquerade began
Revelers gathered in disquise
Unaware they were of deception
Hidden beneath shallow eyes

Until the time for pantomime
Death revealed her precious plan
Pandemonium broke out like acne
As chocolate waltzed with Chopin

@laurie kolp

Picture prompt inspiration: Magpie Monday

A War of Sorts

Mingling in the wreckage
of past malfunctions,
they gather ubiquitously;
people with nothing
in common
except
the tumultuous warfare
growing in their psyche.

@laurie kolp



Prompt inspiration and photo courtesy of Magpie Tales Monday

Come On

Wheat Field with Rising Sun, Vincent Van Gogh, 1889

America:
A colorful land
Let freedom ring
For peace to bring
Together dispel
Bickering, unrest
Opposition to test
One country
United
Let's be
America

@laurie kolp


Prompt inspiration: Magpie Tales

Magpie Tales Monday

Bites of Acceptance

Healthy breakfast mixes
Yellows, whites, browns
The All-American start
A plate filled with dreams

Magpie Tales Monday photo prompt

pungent cooking herb

beneath deep layers of skin

lies authentic gem











*Magpie Tales