All at sea!
Wipeout!
Licking and licking,
With a greedy salted tongue.
Restrained by the tide
Adrift
Uprooted from home
Battling for survival
Learning new skills
And mastering them
Poised, ready for action
Ships that pass…
I’m not sure quite where this wistful post came from. It started life as a tribute to Lazy Poet’s Thursday Haiku and somehow morphed. Just me, rambling on Algarve beaches. But this week, Gilly has the most beautiful Tanka. Do go and see.
Orchids, wild and free
Waving through the longest grass
Come and play with me
Sweetest princesses
Blushing tenderly in pink
Or virginal, white
Perfect peony
Unfurling, day after day
Swirling in beauty
It’s funny how this blogging world changes you, and opens your eyes to new things. I never used to carry a camera, except on holiday (with pretty dire results). But, needing to liven up my dull pages, I started taking photographs. Now I find it hard to walk past a blade of grass without wondering if it will make a good composition! I exaggerate- but it’s not far from the truth.
It’s good to know that I have an imagination, and that with just a little persuasion from friends, I can learn to use it. So now I’m tiptoeing into the world of Haiku, to see what I can find.
Sultry, smiling poppy
Teasing with her flirty skirt
Stamping a tango!
The storm clouds have descended this morning. What better time to practise a new skill? There’s so much inspiration out there.
I’m linking this morning to Lucile de Godoy at Bridging Lacunas. If you don’t know her, you’re in for a treat. And, of course, you’ll find me on Six Word Saturday. It’s my Saturday morning home.
A double delight
Chasing away the rain and pain
With a child’s rapture
You may be wondering if you’ve come to the right blog. I don’t write poetry. I borrowed the title from my lovely friend Gilly. ‘Why not give it a try?’ she asked. So here I am!
Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible. Thanks, Gilly!
restlessjo 
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