24, Part I, Fading Heat

Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com Morning Trails - Tanka Prose The sun is rising just a little, but noticeably, later and my early morning summer enjoyment of walking barefoot outside, now chills and dampens my soles. Planes take off early for short trips to Europe, just within earshot of my garden. My footprints remain … Continue reading 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No.48, 20/8/24, Part I, Fading Heat →

24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 47, 13/8/24, Part II: The Beginning of Autumn

Seen when stopped at lights, felt fitting for today Pick Your Own - Tanka Prose I drove out early today, to find a space in the shade, to walk with the coolness of the tall trees. An unusual blast of heat, swept across the sea to meet our island. We have had no fires fuelled, … Continue reading 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 47, 13/8/24, Part II: The Beginning of Autumn →

Through the round window…

The only window in the long white corridor was round. It was set high in a door. I sat quietly, obediently, behind it on one of three hard chairs. I stared up at the far away pane. There was nothing to see. I didn't like the smell. It was an empty place. I was kept … Continue reading Through the round window… →