Tag Archives: https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/

Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ This is a poem I wrote a few years ago, but it fit the brief of comedy. A picnic to share A horse and a toad, Skipped down the road, Happy clouds cooling the day, With a lump of cheese, And cake if you please, They sang in the month of May.Continue reading “Happy Clouds”

Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Dream Boat In my sturdy fishing boat, drifting out to sea, I spied a giant, blue whale, who showered hello to me. In my sturdy paddle boat, shuffling out to sea, I spied a white, graceful swan, who flew right over me. In my sturdy Pirate boat, surging out to sea,  IContinue reading “A Daring Dream”

Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Journey little one Journey to heaven heaven is where he is heaven, his warmth awaits waiting since he said goodbye waiting to let you eat off his plate again. Not sure if this fits the prompt, but my son’s Jack Russel Molly passed away today. She was fifteen, but it was stillContinue reading “Final Journey”

Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Isolated at the back of the garden hoping no predator would unearth roots intertwining with hope to protect without judgement. Nobody rules the wistful wind its sincere scent hoping for a new world. A place where seeds can fly without fear.

Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Safe on the carpet, curious about your adventures Recollecting more than I learnt at school. Stood at the window sharing my fears about life Keeping in mind your sensible view. Tears as you left us a journey I couldn’t take part in A tight hold on to your St Christopher Sat onContinue reading “Memories”