By Jewell McChesney
quiescent breakthrough
a visionary's delight
divine encounter
| Author Notes |
Good morning!
Thank you, Ann'sHoney for the beautiful sunrise. |
By Jewell McChesney
evening rain
gently whispering
lullabies
| Author Notes | Thanks okcart for the perfect image. |
By Jewell McChesney
in tranquil moments
solitude brings enrichment
treasured quietude
enlightens precious yearning
mysteries of God unfold
| Author Notes |
For this contest you are challenged to write a Tanka poem. Tanka is a form of poetry with a specific syllable count.
line 1 - 5 syllables line 2 - 7 syllables line 3 - 5 syllables line 4 - 7 syllables line 5 - 7 syllables So it contains five unrhymed lines of five, seven, five, seven, and seven syllables. (5, 7, 5, 7, 7) |
By Jewell McChesney
when sunshine meets rain
coloring life beautiful
God crafts a promise
| Author Notes | Thank you katbird921 for the beautiful rainbow! |
By Jewell McChesney
billowy clouds part
like dark velvet curtains drawn
heaven lights earth's stage
| Author Notes | Thank you Snowpaw for the perfect image |
By Jewell McChesney
dawn's fragrant daybreak
saturating mother earth
nature's music plays
By Jewell McChesney
living art unfolds
fragrant offerings released
perfume in the breeze
By Jewell McChesney
~~~*~~~
Sunlight dapples
In a rhythmic dance
Atop a drop of dew
Reflecting life
Glory's ambiance
Just for me and you
~~~*~~~
| Author Notes | Trying my hand at better imagery |
By Jewell McChesney
water-color eloquence
seeps from the pages
of well portrayed imagery
By Jewell McChesney
spoken through a mask
he befuddles promises
lies from a small man
By Jewell McChesney
icicles in spring
like unrequited kisses
frozen in dew time
| Author Notes |
photo inspired yet applicable to my 'love' life
TimeSnatcher on fanart has an image that inspired this post but I was unable to upload it. Take a peek. It's called Icicles In Springtime Thank you |
By Jewell McChesney
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Fervor
Passionately
Thriving in heart and soul
Intensity personified
Compelling unquenchable active love
Driven to keep passion alive
Ungovernable zeal
Intimacy
Fervor
~~~*~~~
| Author Notes | Write a poem with a strict syllable count. Starting your first line with a two syllable word, you then consecutively increase the number of syllables per line by two. i.e. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 Then down again, 8, 6, 4, 2 Making the final line the same two syllable word you began with. |
By Jewell McChesney
~~~*~~~
Passion
Deepened fervor
Intense compelling love
I love because you first loved me
Heartbreak
~~~*~~~
| Author Notes | A cinquain is a five line poem of 2 syllables, then 4, then 6, then 8 and finally 2. The classic cinquain, as devised by Adelaide Crapsey, builds to a climax and then in the end has a turn with a fall in mood. |
By Jewell McChesney
fragrant pink petals
releasing life before us
effeminate charm
| Author Notes |
Charm is deceitful
Where thorns hide behind intent Not always a rose |
By Jewell McChesney
Beyond reach-
An iridescent star
Suspended pearly moon
The passion in our fiery sun
Expression fails my finite mind
If I could show my love
In the melody of twilight
I'd surely pluck you one
| Author Notes |
just a silly little love poem...
no meter intended |
By Jewell McChesney
serenity sings
in fluid melodic tunes
new songs in morning
| Author Notes | looking foward |
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | My artwork at fanart |
~~~*~~~
mother nature weeps
as mankind dishonors life
God paints a reply
~~~*~~~
| Author Notes |
I'd rather not use an image when imagery is the point but on the other hand, I wanted to write something to describe my artwork. So they go hand in hand this time.
I know haikus use no capitolization but I will not use a small G for God. (my exception to the rule) bear with me. Be kind to our earth plant loving seeds in one another love what is living replentish His Gifts A smile to a broken soul can mend even the earth Contentment grows Thank you Daizie for alerting me to this passage in scripture that I now share below: Revelation 11:18: 18And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth. |
By Jewell McChesney
Once exhausted in a heap
In the corner of a crowded room,
It was while alone,
She gathered interesting facts
of her observant mind.
In attempt to be herself
She became uniquely whole.
By Jewell McChesney
Bye
Goodbye
Forever
I won't return
Why did I stay in this relationship
Please stop gazing at me with those blue eyes
Stop seducing
I relent
To your
Lure
| Author Notes |
Tetractys is a simple and interesting form of poetry. Write a poem, with only five lines. Each line adds one syllable until the last stanza which has ten syllables. See an example and details in the announcement.
Simply add 1 syllable for each line until the fifth line which is 10 syllables. Line 1: 1 Syllable Line 2: 2 Syllables Line 3: 3 Syllables Line 4: 4 Syllables Line 5: 10 Syllables They can be written with more than one verse but each subsequent verse must invert the syllable count. There is no limit to the number of verses. |
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | The contest was full. Oh drat! |
passionate embrace
all encompassing fervor
whispering sunrise
| Author Notes |
Contest was to write a "personal haiku" about something you love or about you....I love romance. Who doesn't?
Photo by author |
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | Grow! |
nurture a spirit
planted seeds become new life
restored by loving
| Author Notes | Photo found in my port at fanart. |
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | She's no lady |
she enters the stage
dropping pristine apparel
her heart cold as ice
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | Photo by author |
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My desire
to share the deepest part of me
unconditionally with you
through unequivocal adoration
~~~~*~~~~
| Author Notes |
a love poem in fifteen words or less~
Lay me down In morning's light Awaken my senses From dawn till night |
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | Photo by author, Durango, Colorado |
~~~*~~~
Kaliedoscope hues
orchestrate a natural song
Autumn's Crescendo
~~~*~~~
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | not sure if I get the rules ? |
~~~
Moonlit afterglow
Introduces Winter's art
Etched in diamonds
~~~
| Author Notes | This is my first haiku. Be kind. |
By Jewell McChesney
Fragrant
Holiday feast
Decadent tasty treats
Dipped in gluttony's revelry
Diet!
| Author Notes | A cinquain is a five line poem of 2 syllables, then 4, then 6, then 8 and finally 2. The classic cinquain, as devised by Adelaide Crapsey, builds to a climax and then in the end has a turn with a fall in mood. |
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | photo by Jewell |
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His heart
Safe and secure
Behind the corridors
Of a frozen past
Only to be entered
Upon invitation
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By Jewell McChesney
Majestic beauty
Standing firm in splendor
Never to be moved
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | If only the honey moon stage would last forever! |
~~~*~~~
We dance innocently
Like autumn leaves
Floating through musky air
Our promises newly spoken
Old dreams become prophetic vision
Your arms are now my solace
Hold me until eternity passes us by
Create for me a new meaning
For the kiss
~~~*~~~
| Author Notes | This was inspired by the beginning stages of falling in love. |
By Jewell McChesney
~*~
Going solo
Was never an expectation
Harmonies linger softly
Only in a memory
My body
A finely displayed instrument
Without a maestro
To master our tune
~*~
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | Sex obviously isn't commital |
She wrapped her understanding
Around his shallow mind
The same way her willing legs
Wrap around his waist
Questioning his reasons
For ending the love connection
Squirming while she listened
Her naked mind mended
After she resurfaced
Her head wounds healed
One problem remained
Her heart would wear the scars
Forever
| Author Notes | Thanks to spiraleye for his helpful edits of this one. |
By Jewell McChesney
Another mystery emerges
Secretly it rests in glimmers of hope
Nestled comfortably in the silence of man
His gestures speak gentle persuasion
A titillating temptation laughs subtly
Behind his chocolate eyes
If only I could taste his tears
| Author Notes |
This was written for a man I was dating who seemed to have a promise of romance, yet could not let me in emotionally.
I hope you like it. |
By Jewell McChesney
a flirtatious wink
from a darkened mystic stage
the moon her spotlight
| Author Notes |
Thanks to LoopyLass for the perfect image!
I quite possibly broke the rules of haiku by using personification. Does that make this a senyru? lol heck..... It was a verse that would not leave me alone until scribed. enjoy. |
By Jewell McChesney
the same lips that kissed
spewed out bitter fallen fruit
I drank his old wine
| Author Notes |
I trust too fast.
One day these lessons, I will tell my Grandchildren ;) Thanks to MinoYasue whose image shows the blessing of renewal n any situation. |
By Jewell McChesney
Entering the room
Voluptuousness revealed
Silicon beauty
| Author Notes | Badda bing! Lol |
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | my artwork ~ acrylic on canvas |
Pearls reside
beneath tumult,
in between
raging and calm;
A treasure
within the fold,
awaiting discovery.
| Author Notes |
The Whitney is a 7 line poem
with syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 Rhyming is optional. Thank you Adewpearl for always inspiring. I have been wanting to try this every time I read one of her Whitneys :) |
By Jewell McChesney
mellow melodies
in sympathetic raindrops
play familiar tunes
| Author Notes |
So happy to honor my friend helvi2!
Thanks for the gorgeous photo! |
By Jewell McChesney
actions precede her
bearing the name of "Angel"
an ironic lie
| Author Notes |
It's comical to me that anyone I've known with the name, Angel. does not live up to the name! Ha ha! Thanks Melissa for the use of your awesome artwork! |
By Jewell McChesney
sunshine kissing rain
a watercolor promise
the sky's masterpiece
By Jewell McChesney
Seeping from your words
A succulent eloquence
Lubricating charm
| Author Notes | Thanks to CT_Photography for the great photo dripping with talent! |
By Jewell McChesney
Fragrant buds
drenched in dawn rain
Misty air~
Soft church bells ring
Robins share
fresh melodies
Morning stroll awakenings
| Author Notes |
A Whitney is a 7 line poem.
3/4/3/4/3/4/7 syllable count. Rhyming is optional. Snapped photo of my freshly blooming lilacs. Yay! Hopefully Spring is here to stay! |
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | surrender |
She
is wiping
her feet
ridding
the sands
of time
turned to mud
from all her tears
By Jewell McChesney
Passionate pursuit
indicating his intent
keep the flame burning
| Author Notes |
A Senryu is identical to the structure of a Haiku. It has three lines. The first line has 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables. The third line has 5 syllables again. It is primarily concerned with human nature. |
By Jewell McChesney
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In my awareness,
sensory perception soars.
I do feel your pain,
see the immeasurable,
hear the unspoken message.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
| Author Notes |
For this contest you are challenged to write a Tanka is a form of poetry with a specific syllable count.
line 1 -5 syllables line 2 -7 syllables line 3 -5 syllables line 4 -7 syllables line 5 -7 syllables |
By Jewell McChesney
!@#!*%
premenstrual syndrome
momentarily insane
men run for cover
!@#!*%
| Author Notes | Premenstrual - pronounced pre-men-strul |
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | Photo by Jewell |
Moon
Rising
Dusk ending
Night-time stands still
Silence speaks softly
As flickering fireflies
Dance a mid-air waltz for me
While melodies of evening play
Mother earth's aura lights up the sky
I now memorize nature's imagery
| Author Notes |
An Etheree is syllables of 1-10 or 10-1...Rhyme is optional.
note* Imagery is heard as, Imag'ry , making it three syllables. (Not, Im Ag Er ee) Evening is pronounced, Eve'ning This is for my good friend Larksong who inspired me to write with this form in her latest post. Hey, it was pretty fun! I may try it again!! |
By Jewell McChesney
There is no need
to gain attention
with noisy gongs.
The familiar lyricist
attempts a redundant song.
I pity this maestro;
playing an instrument
so very out of tune.
I fear he is tone deaf.
| Author Notes |
If you don't get metaphor, this poem will be pretty annoying, just like the subject ....
|
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | words can wound and have lasting effects |
My tongue a mighty sword
Double edged sharpness
One side glides through your spirit
And over your heart
Like a silver serving knife
Spreading hot buttered honey
Leaving the flavors
Of sweetness to savor
While the opposing edge
Cuts deep into the core
Of your existence
With one swift line
Leaving a gaping wound
A lasting memory of
Hurtful stanzas
Spoken in poetic pride
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | For my Grand daughter, Myriah |
In your eyes,
A glistening stream
Your laughter,
A blossoming garden
Your smile,
A starlit sky
Your touch,
An angel's feather
Your kisses,
My treasures
In your voice,
My latest song
| Author Notes | Photo by "Grammy" |
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | For fun.... |
~~~~~*~~~~~
Decadent
Dollops drizzled
Over delicacies
For giggles and nibbles
Dabbles and dips
Until the duo
Deliriously depleted
Doldrums
Delivering
Delight at dawn
~~~~~*~~~~~
| Author Notes | Sweet release |
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | Thank you, mossdude for the perfect image! |
succulent allure
a teasing mother nature
dangles her garments
| Author Notes | Desert rainfalls are only a tease. |
By Jewell McChesney
~ ~ ~*~ ~ ~
visually drawn
imaginary lover
found in centerfold
~ ~ ~ * ~ ~ ~
By Jewell McChesney
~ ~ ~*~ ~ ~
he pondered this thought
impermanence as concept
hard to hold onto
~ ~ ~*~ ~ ~
| Author Notes | Playing with words |
By Jewell McChesney
~~~*~~~
I threw my head back
relenting to ev'ry truth
regained my balance
~~~*~~~
| Author Notes |
Head~ thoughts or assumption
Relenting ~ surrender Balance ~ centered ~ I love word play |
By Jewell McChesney
~~~*~~~
She inhaled deeply
Enjoying nature's fragrance
Then autumn fell in
~~~*~~~
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | Thanks jgrace for fun photo |
kaleidoscope trees
display arrays of autumn
anywhere you turn
By Jewell McChesney
Enhance
My experience with
Positive reinforcement.
Omit complacency.
We were meant to thrive!
Enlighten me with your being.
Release my heart to love.
Mingle truth and light.
Encourage me to embrace knowlege.
~Empower me~
| Author Notes |
Empowerment comes in freedom's voice when we live through making love a choice. |
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | thank you Captain Terrible for the artwork. |
after flattery
came his quest for oral sex
quite a mouthful
| Author Notes |
Pardon the subject.
I've been thinking hard about ways to stir the reader with satiracle ending lines. Please do not be offended at the bawdy choice of words. This one was way too fun too ignore. Ha! |
By Jewell McChesney
~~*~~
lies will open wounds
if we are salt of the earth
is this why truth hurts
~~*~~
| Author Notes |
Proverbs 25:20 -The Message
Singing light songs to the heavyhearted is like pouring salt in their wounds. |
By Jewell McChesney
his robust laughter
obnoxious and pretended
he missed the punchline
| Author Notes | I really abhore fakes. Sorry, can't help it. |
By Jewell McChesney
~ ~ ~ * ~ ~ ~
dark beseeches light
my heart would have no rainbow
if I had no tears
~ ~ ~ * ~ ~ ~
| Author Notes |
a senyru is a 5-7-5 form about the human condition,
[usually] ending in a satirical line. I usually think of satire as humorous but this is all too true. |
By Jewell McChesney
the allure of men
who adorn stiletto heels
sexy calves, bad feet
By Jewell McChesney
~ ~ ~ * ~ ~ ~
most beautiful curve
upon your woman's body
the smile you put there
~ ~ ~ * ~ ~ ~
| Author Notes | ;-) |
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | Thank you, amfunny for the gorgeous art. |
Silence beckons me
I listen to its bidding
Placid music plays
an appealing melody
Serenity my solace
By Jewell McChesney
Illuminate moon
paints shadows on my window
of whispering trees
| Author Notes |
I love the Harvest moon!
|
By Jewell McChesney
calm before storm as
anticipation lingers
devastation cease
| Author Notes |
August 26, 2011
A pending storm awaits the east coast, as warnings come and evacuations are rushed. Oh God, have mercy.... I am thankful to be in our protective desert basin in New Mexico where we do get high winds from time to time, but rarey extreme weather. Never a tornado, earthquake, hurricane .... I am grateful and praying for all my friends on the East coast. |
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | my photography |
~~~*~~~
charm is deceitful
when thorns hide behind intent
not always a rose
~~~*~~~
By Jewell McChesney
~~~~~*~~~~~
A night on the town
ended as breakfast in bed
pigs in a blanket
~~~~~~~~~~
| Author Notes |
Ha-ha I crack myself up.
|
By Jewell McChesney
| Author Note: | it's ok. talk to me |
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decreased libido
he used words to penetrate
a novel approach
~~~~*~~~~
| Author Notes | Judging a book by his cover ;-) |
By Jewell McChesney
melting icicles
sloppy winter time kisses
frozen in dew time
| Author Notes |
Thank you, Harry for the PERFECT photo!
Thanks to the haiku police for keeping me on my toes! Something I love? Who doesn't love kisses? |
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