walking in autumn

the rustling leaves crunch beneath our boots

while walking under cobalt sky

that will soon fade into deeper blues

on lawns pumpkins with frightful cravings

awaiting Halloween visitors

in the coming dark my ears detect 

the haunting boos of the unseen

dancing under moonlight

- Written for dVerse Quadrille #233: Bring on the Boo!

hidden letters

letters

I wrote when young

filled with poetic words

stay hidden in my desk away

from light

- Written for Writer's Digest Wednesday Poetry Prompt #758

red roses

the bouquet of red roses

dazzle in their vase

she placed them on the table

bringing life to the room

each passing days her eyes

gaze upon the vibrant hues

stirring up memories

in time the petals withered 

away like a love story ending

- Written for dVerse Quadrille: Pick your posey!

late summer at the pool

late summer sun

children at play

their laughter loud

their forms reflect

across blue waters

sipping cold lemonade

lounging by pools

she savors relaxation

before autumn’s arrival

with her routines

- Written for dVerse Poetics: Reflections, Reflecting

so much

we have so much to say

but cannot find the words

to express what lies 

within our hearts

so many ways to speak

but too little time 

as my eyes drift 

towards setting sun

I try to say the words 

before it’s too late

- Written for dVerse Quadrille #231

if these walls could talk

if these walls could talk

what would they say?

what songs would they sing?

what secrets would be revealed?

I remember as a teenager

lounging on my bed with

feet propped against the wall

covered in celeb posters

and talking hours on end

if I could just go back

to those easier days

my heart would be lighter

and my smile brighter

- Written in response to Writer's Digest Wednesday Poetry Prompt #754

rumpus

the elderly man sits in his lounge chair

his television showing a large

crowd of young people causing 

a rumpus in the streets

it takes him back to his young days

when he bravely marched down streets 

causing his own disturbance of the peace

- Written for dVerse Quadrille #230 - Let's kick up a rumpus