Colleen at #TankaTuesday suggested writing a syllabic poem for Part I, The Beginning of Summer, (May 5 – 19) Rikka 立夏. I tried an imayo.
Summer begins brilliant blue; sometimes clouds frame it
but mostly fresh greenery—saguaro seeks bliss
closer to heaven than earth, offering rare
gifts
as palo verdes erupt, showering sunshine
The hole in the saguaro is the entry to an occupied bird nest.
These palo verde blossoms end up all over the ground.
The duck in my pool yesterday.
Thanks to Christal Rice Cooper and Donna Biffar for editing an exciting poetry anthology. Volume 2 of The Power of the Feminine I is now available. Both volumes are jampacked with contemporary poetry that comes from a feminine perspective. The poetry is not written only by women either. I have two historical poems in volume 2 (and one in the first volume): A Lizzie Borden poem and one about European women in 1533. $3 for kindle version!!! My poems start on pages 90 and 309. https://www.amazon.com/Power-Feminine-poems-feminine-perspective-ebook/dp/B0D2WX6TY7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16ESMVENBHW7U&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lhKKLBk4OYONnpqAujXo1Ig50Do583AFm6JtVNC8EQ0_TaCv4F8ZAcJhxIsYfJQn.BMHoWPUTekccHF9OsWxgC4z41skHv5Enp5xpswPpXUk&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+power+of+the+feminine+i+poetry+anthology&qid=1714920222&sprefix=The+feminine+I+%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1
Guess who tries to sleep in the baby’s bassinet when he’s not here? Perry, of course. The baby still ignores the cats. For now.
Just lovely—the poem and the photos. And congratulations on getting published—AGAIN!
Thank you, Amy. It’s so beautiful here right now. It breaks my heart knowing how hot it will get.
Congrats!
Thanks, Merril.
You’re welcome, Luanne.
Nice poems and great photos. Cactus flowers are very pretty!
Thanks, Kate! I think that contrast of the delicate blossoms against the spiny backdrops is so special, plus they don’t last one. Those pink flowers close up at night and then open again the next day, but not for long.
Fabulous imayo, Luanne! I love seeing the photos of the cactus and brilliant blue sky! We have thunderstorms rolling though this afternoon. 💜
Thank you, Colleen! Oh no! Stay safe . . . and dry!!!
I’m catching up today, so I’ll stay inside. Hugs and congratulations on all your poetic accolades!
In a perfect world, it would never get too hot or too cold or too wet or too dry, and we would all have Luanne’s lovely poetry to read.
Aw, you are the sweetest.
Gulp! Aw, shucks.
hahahaha…baby will fall in love with the cats…as for Perry falling in love with baby?? hm…
Perry not only sleeps in the bassinet, but he lays “listlessly” near the baby swing when the baby isn’t here. hahaha
Congratulations on your inclusion in the anthology, Luanne!
Thanks, Liz! Hope all is well.
You’re welcome, Luanne! My desktop computer is giving me a fit today, but all is well other than that.
Ugh, awful. Somebody tried to scam me, sending me something from a legit paypal address. Does that count?
I got a few of those Paypal scam emails the past few days. These weren’t very sophisticated because the email addresses were obviously not Paypal. Today’s computer frustration is with Windows 10 going whacko with hard drive storage space.
Yeah, well, this came from service@paypal[dot]com!
Yikes!!
Stunning poem and images, and congratulations on the book!
Thank you so much Reena. The photos definitely inspired the poem!
What a fabulous Imayo and it complements the lovely images. I like the cover of that poetry book. Congratulations for being a part of the anthology.
That bird’s nest is a surprise. Congratulations on the poem and the book
I love my Palo Verde not the detritus it leaves once it’s done blooming, but the yellow on green is beautiful.
Congratulations on the publication! I love the Imayo, a form I’m not familiar with but that’s no surprise 😉
This must be a sweet spot time of year for you. Both for the lovely plant life and weather, ands for all the poems and flash you’re getting published. Enjoy!
Congratulations, Luanne! Bravo! And your post is beautiful. I love your photos and your poem. 🌞
Congratulations, Luanne. Lovely photographs and poem. Enjoy the sunshine. 🙂
Congrats. Your photo and poem are a delight.
Gorgeous desert cacti. I think the saguaro is seeking bliss – the joy of sun-bathing on a perfect summer day. Congratulations on all your publications. Lizzie Gordon, what a grisly story. It’s interesting how you focused on her demeanor.
A lovely spring post Luanne.
Luanne, good to see you at TT. You’ve been missed. Love the imayo and accompanying pictures. I read the excerpts and who can pass up the $3 price!? Just ordered. As I read them, I thought of the movie, “The Last Duel” (2021) and countless other tellings of dastardly acts at the hands of men and the backlash when one fights back against them.
Luanne, let me know if my other comment doesn’t show up.
Luanne, I so very much admire your gift with words. <3
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This is lovely Luanne I like your verse and poetry and your news ! Also good luck with the book 💜
Oh thank you so much. So glad you stopped by! ❤️
Your imayo is lovely as are all the photos (the duck in your pool) and all the good news. Congratulations. And that Cat. Made me smile. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much, Selma! XO