Monthly Archives: February 2016

Elysia

Posted on February 24, 2016 by ShirleyB

Elysia it was a strange awakening glass sharp. we rode tandem through the blur of an old film she breathed promises on the back of my neck laughing the air tingled with sepia summerness drifting bon-fire smoke cut grass. hushed … Continue reading →

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In A Stew

Posted on February 23, 2016 by ShirleyB

In A Stew Mother said, ‘Simmer it, don’t let it bubble’. The trouble is the thermostat is knackered. I stood there, stirring it over ninety minutes blending OXOs, cornflour and mixed herbs in it. Then the bell rung at the … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam

Posted on February 22, 2016 by ShirleyB

The dVerse challenge today is from Whimseygizmo, a Quadrille to include the word ‘bubble’. quiet togetherness golden memories floating forever suspended in rainbow bubble-glow inspiring your graceful one-mindedness innocent open-mouthed wonder viewed from a place shaded with hues of mellow … Continue reading →

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Contemplating Dating

Posted on February 18, 2016 by ShirleyB

People tell me I should try a little dating. ‘Go on, dear’, they trill, ‘It’s just the tonic’, Their nagging tends to get a little grating, so, I’ll meet you, Geoff, as long as it’s platonic. It’s not easy for … Continue reading →

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The Fast Brood Joint

Posted on February 12, 2016 by ShirleyB

I never intended to stop that day. It was just a sudden urge. Some sort of latent longing, maybe, I just had to purge. How could I resist? I saw that huge B, yellow and towering above the shop, beckoning … Continue reading →

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Your Ship Came In

Posted on February 12, 2016 by ShirleyB

You lingered in a deep and restless sea, Ostensibly, a man content to be Untethered by the bonds of wedded bliss; Resistant to the charms of every Miss. Simplistic in your chosen way of life, Hard-fast, you vowed to never … Continue reading →

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For England. For a Son.

Posted on February 11, 2016 by ShirleyB

Bodhirose has set the challege of a Rondel for d’Verse Poet’s Pub     for England. for a son manipulation reigned an English maiden tamed this history begun sacred laws undone a regal country stained for England. for a son … Continue reading →

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Flight of Haiku

Posted on February 10, 2016 by ShirleyB

the wings of haiku fly high over many heads skimming chosen few

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My Glorious Wedding Day

Posted on February 9, 2016 by ShirleyB

Oh, what a day! The vicar – nodding, smiling said, ‘If any person have a reason why they can’t be wed…’. From near the back a woman said, ‘Damn right, he’s wed to me’. A dreadful lull consumed the church. … Continue reading →

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A Villanelle for Anne

Posted on February 6, 2016 by ShirleyB

A Villanelle for Anne They failed to filch her fine and noble mien when Anne Boleyn endured the bloody stand. Poor Queen! So swift the sword on Tower Green. Fifteen thirty three could not foresee this heinous act by Cromwell’s … Continue reading →

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