By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
In case you haven't guessed it --I truly love spring.
This is written in rhyming quatrains and the image is one of my own garden right now. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
This is a Rictameter poem which has nine lines.
Each line has a specific number of syllables as follows: 2,4,6,8,10,8,6,4,2. The last line is the same as the first line. Thank you avmurray on FanArtReview for the lovely image. Filigree = anything delicate or fanciful |
By Shirley E Kennedy
When autumn winds begin to blow
The leaves on trees dance in the breeze
Soon russet tones will be on show
As autumn landscapes change with ease.
The leaves on trees dance in the breeze
Soon colour carpets fall below
As autumn landscapes change with ease
When russet patchwork starts to show.
Soon colour carpets fall below
To coat the earth in coloured hues
When russet patchwork starts to show
Photographers will capture views.
To coat the earth in coloured hues
The leaves of many trees must fall
Photographers will capture views
As leaves will fall at nature’s call.
When autumn winds begin to blow
We bask in fading summer heat
Soon russet tones will be on show
Summer no longer can compete.
As autumn landscapes change with ease
Soon russett tones will be on show
The leaves on trees dance in the breeze
When autumn winds begin to blow.
| Author Notes |
I am amazed at the beauty of the autumn carpet below and visual display
on the trees above. God truly is a perfect artist and uses nature's palette well. This is a Pantoum poem which traditionally follow the format of rhyming quatrains in an ABAB format. The second and fourth lines of the previous stanza repeat the first and third lines of the previous stanza. A pantoum has an interlocking pattern and can continue for as many quatrains as desired. In the final stanza use lines I&3 from stanza 1as lines 2&4 but in inverse order so the poem ends with the line it began with. This closes the circle. Adapted free use image used. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
My first attempt at a Lyricat poem-a style created by I am cat.
Each stanza has eight lines with a syllable count/line as follows: 7, 5, 5, 5, 5,5,9,5. Line 7 is repeated exactly as line 7 in stanza two. A Lyricat poem must have three stanzas. This was my garden in early spring -alive with the pink and white rhapheolepsis and yellow banksisa rose. My own picture used. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
Just a nature lover capturing a scene in poetry.
Image from my own photography collection- Taken by me in November 2015. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
It is so wonderful to be alive and to experience the beauty and wonder of nature and the changing seasons. Thank you God.
Thanks to Cleo85 for the lovely image. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
Wind buffets the treetops and tickles the leaves
Tosses and tangles the washing with ease
Fields of white daisies all sway to and fro
Seeds scattered by wind now fall down to grow.
Mini "dust devils" are dancing on by
Spinning the leaves as onwards they fly
Birds of all sizes enjoy the free ride
Flapping their wings before resting to glide.
The air is cold and dark clouds are looming
Silence is broken by thunder booming
Over the mountain dark clouds are swirling
Hues of white, grey, and blue are unfurling.
The tempest on high is gathering pace
Soon clouds and the darkness tightly embrace
Hailstones and raindrops fall down from on high
Thunder and lightning light up the sky.
After a lull I set out for the school
I thought I was safe but I was a fool
The rain is so heavy I cannot see
White road lines are all just a blur to me.
At last we're back home, my daughter and I
Ever so happy the storm has passed by
I was quite scared to go out in the storm
I'd rather be home before storm cells form.
| Author Notes |
I recently was caught in a severe storm trying to collect my daughter from school.
The torrential rain, hail and poor visibility were frightening. Flash flooding occurred as roadside drains couldn't cope with the vast amounts of runoff and just overflowed. The image was taken by myself of a hailstorm brewing as the sun set. What an amazing palette of colour. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes | image from pixabay.com |
By Shirley E Kennedy
The climate’s changing so I’m told
One day it’s hot; the next it’s cold
All this change affects the season
Nature has no rhyme or reason.
As leaves fall from the trees in spring
Alarm bells for our climate ring
Flowers bloom in gay profusion
Time of bloom creates confusion.
Seasonal rain has not arrived
The reason why is no surprise
High temperatures across the north
Suck moisture from the air of course.
Extreme heat kills both man and beast
As prolonged drought just will not cease
Fruit bats and young fall from the sky
Man shakes his head, and wonders why.
Climate change has got man thinking
Warning lights for Earth are blinking
Our ways must change for all our sakes
Lest Earth should die for our mistakes.
| Author Notes |
In Australia we are surely feeling the effects of climate change as seasons become unpredictable and unseasonal. Extreme heat and cold, severe
weather events, drought and change in all manner of things affected by climatic influences. During an extreme temperature event two days ago bats dropped their young to the ground.This was an attempt to save themselves but many mature bats also succumbed and died. Even near the coast our dams are drying up as this image on our farm shows. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
Limited punctuation is intentional.
The image is of roses from my own garden. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
Bright yellow pinwheels now hang from the tree,
A visual delight for all to see,
Swarming bees forage in nectar filled blooms,
A tiny bird, through the branches now zooms.
Colourful lorikeets settle on in,
Feasting and screeching and causing a din,
Snippets of flowers are dropped to the ground,
Splashes of colour left lying around.
When the golden colour fades from the blooms,
A lack-lustre colour the tree resumes,
Once more it reverts to a shaded green,
A mere shadow of the beauty once seen.
This magnificent tree will still stand tall,
Until covered in blooms again next fall,
The birds and bees leave in search of nectar,
Leaving the tree as a lonely spectre.
| Author Notes |
Our lovely golden penda tree is now in bloom.
The display is breathtaking. I took this lovely photo myself. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
The view outside is so dismal and grey
There's no wind to blow the dark clouds away,
Deep in the valley the fog clouds still lie,
Atop the mountains grey clouds grace the sky.
The sun has gone now from this autum sky,
It is cool and still and rain clouds are nigh,
Whilst winter is waiting to spread its wings
There'll be no more dreaming of summer things.
The fresh autumn air is packing a chill,
No breezes blow and the air remains still,
Rain showers soon sweep across the dark sky
Softly sprinkling below as they pass by.
No signs that sunshine will appear today
As rain still falls on the freshly mown hay,
A hot cup of tea and a really good book
I'II wait a few hours and then take a look.
By Shirley E Kennedy
Lightning flashes and thunder roars,
A flock of birds now homeward soars,
Turmoil is brewing way up high,
Dark clouds are swirling in the sky .
Clouds have smothered the summer sun,
Nature's great light show has begun,
First it sprinkles and then it pours,
Mother nature displays her flaws.
The leaves on trees dance in the breeze,
Wind begins to tickle and tease,
Tree branches soon begin to shake,
Whilst wind shreds all within its wake.
The clouds now have a tinge of green,
A hailstorm I had not foreseen,
Hailstones ping off the iron roof,
The tempest rains down further proof.
When finally the storm has passed,
The damage seems to be quite vast,
Blue sky approaches from the west,
This is the time that I like best.
| Author Notes |
A late afternoon summer storm unleashes it's fury on our valley.
My own picture is used. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
When sun sets over the valley,
It seems the Earth touches the sky.
It's I who will now stand and watch
The sun prepare today's goodbye.
An already perfect canvas,
Will today be transformed anew,
As a multi-coloured palette,
Is painted deftly in the sky.
All else reverts to the background.
Sun's golden glow steps to the fore.
I'm enchanted by such beauty,
As my eyes gaze transfixed in awe.
The spectacle is majestic,
Seems Heaven's gate has opened wide,
I stand and gasp in wonder,as
It seems the sun falls from the sky.
I can't wait until tomorrow,
To repeat this magic again.
So I quickly raise my camera,
To capture this image so true.
| Author Notes |
We are seeing such magical sunsets at the moment.
I captured this image as the sun set over our valley yesterday afternoon. Intentionally unrhymed and limited punctuation. Eight syllables per line. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
Silence is golden but not here today,
For rainforest birds are having a say,
Their calls are unique and lovely to hear
The silence allows their calls to be clear.
A gentle brook slowly babbles on by,
It merely trickles for it’s been so dry,
Plants and vines of every description,
Appear in the art of nature's depiction.
I’ve come to just sit and listen awhile,
Intent on writing in poetic style,
Distractions are few and hardly noticed,
It’s plain to all that I’m really focused.
Tall trees rise to the canopy on high,
Ominous rain clouds appear in the sky,
Down to earth fall the very first sprinkles,
Rain on the rooftop soon gently tinkles.
It‘s been a blessing to sit and ponder,
In this magical place full of wonder,
As I sadly leave this forest haven,
My mind's refreshed and thoughts aren't craven.
| Author Notes |
Just enjoying the beauty of the rainforest in a World Heritage National Park whilst enjoying coffee at a rainforest cafe.
My own photo used. Craven means spirited, weak or cowardly. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
A Cinquain poem. Consists of 5 lines with decreasing syllable count/line of 2,4,6,8,2.
Unrhymed. Authors own photo used. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
These little green fogs moonlight as weather forecasters.
Their croaking usually means rain is on its way. Image is courtesy of Google images. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
Just living and loving the bountiful beauty of Spring.
Thanks to Angelheart at FanArtReview for the beautiful picture. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
A sudden, severe hailstorm passed over our farm last summer.2012.
My own photo of this storm front approaching. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
Sun shines down with warmth,
Flowers bloom in profusion.
Sweet perfume drifts by.
| Author Notes |
My first attempt at a 5-7-5 poem.
Thanks to MoonWillow on FanArtReview for the great picture. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes | Thank you to crissi on FanArtReview for this great picture. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
A Diatelle poem consists of a syllable count of 1,2,3,4,6,8,10,12,10,8,6,4,3,2,1 and a rhyme scheme of abbcbccaccbcbba.
The poem is usually centred. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
Butterfly magic
Silkily tickles within
Yellow nectar coats
Sweetest nectar satisfies
Fickle insect satiates.
| Author Notes |
This is my first attempt at a Tanka so I would appreciate constructive feedback.
A tanka poem has a syllable count of 5,7,5,7,7. The first three lines are unrhymed.The last two lines have a syllable count of 7. Image courtesy of google images. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
A rose bush in my garden has two different coloure blooms.
The photograph is my own of this rose. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
As moonlight shines to light the way
From night to day
Each star’s aglow
Magic light show
If dark clouds hide the bright starlight
On darkest night
Then change is swift
As dark clouds lift
A twinkling canvas shines tonight
Ablaze with light
The moon sinks low
With dawn shall go
| Author Notes |
I wonder... why?
A minute poem. Syllable count per stanza is 8,4,4,4. It usually has three stanzas that are exactly the same in meter. A traditional Minute poem has 12 lines, 60 syllables and is written in strict iambic meter. The rhyme scheme is aabb, ccdd, eeff. Free use image used. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
Nature is amazing and so is the bond between a mother and her offspring regardless of the species.
The poem shows the commitment of a pair of eagles to nurturing their chicks. This is a Rictameter poem with a syllable count of 2,4,6,8,10,8,6,4 2. . |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
This is a Rispetto poem which consists of two rhyming quatrains.
A total of eight lines. It is usually written in iambic tetrameter. The rhyme scheme is abab ccdd. The image is from allfreedownload.com |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
A series of rhyming quatrains in praise of a beautiful valley I am fortunate to call home.
Mt Warning is part of a World Heritage listed National Park and a cherished volcanic icon. It is the ancient core of the largest shield-rim volcano in the world. The mountain has spiritual and cultural significance to aboriginal people and they call it Mount Wollumbin. It is also called 'cloud catcher' and on a cloudy day you can see why, as its peak is shrouded in clouds. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
The east coat of Australia has just been smashed by a massive east coast low.
The image is of our farm as the flood-water slowly recedes. As the sun shone the day after the system passed it glittered off the water just like flecks of gold. In our case however the aftermath certainly will not be a golden experience. Image captured by me on 5/6/15 |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
After just two weeks another east coast low is dropping flooding rains over the valley.
I dread to think what we will find in the morning. Mother Nature sure is fickle. The image was taken by me through my car windscreen as the torrents of water gouge out the driveway and overflow the dam. An interesting effect as the rain hits the glass. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
After months of unseasonal dry weather in just 24 hours this is what we woke up to.
65 hectares on the home farm plus also the leased farm covered in flood-water. Existing native pasture and fresh winter 'seedings' and emerging pasture destroyed. It breaks your heart. Image captured by me on 5/6/15 |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
The change of season can be subtle or dramatic but always amazing.
In Australia we are now blessed with Spring and I'm happy and content.. in my garden. (pictured) My own garden photo used. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
It is amazing how tiny ecosystems evolve, die, and re-grow in accordance with seasonal conditions. Tiny lizards feed on the ants which weave through the moss.
Ecosystem=a community of organisms interacting with each other and the environment in which they live. eg forests, fungi, moss. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
Winter is here and I hate it-- colds, flu, frosts, short days etc.
I long for spring--sunshine, blossoms, birds etc. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
This is a Rictameter poem with no set rhyme scheme.
It has a syllable count of 2,4,6,8,10,8,6,4,2. The first and last word are exactly the same. The image is from my personal collection. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
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I took this image a couple of years ago and always wanted to capture it's essence in poetry.
From my own image collection. This is pure fantasy ... or is it? |
By Shirley E Kennedy
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Although it doesn't snow where I live it does get extremely cold.
These are my thoughts on winter. Thank you avmurray on FanArtReview for the lovely image. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
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Butterflies are so delicate and seem surreal but are so pretty to observe.
Thank you to acacactus on FanArtReview for this lovely image of a butterfly in flight with a scenic background. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
For the past two spring seasons I have been amazed to watch two honeyeaters build a nest and raise two chicks. They nest outside my kitchen window so I have a 'bird's eye' view.
Amazing. Image taken by me. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
It's great to see some rain after such a long dry spell.
Image from my own collection-taken in September 2014 |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
A carpet of autumn leaves can be an amazing sight.
This is a Triolet poem which has only eight lines and a rhyme scheme of ABaAabAB. The capital letters signify repeated lines. The fourth and seventh lines are exactly the same as the first and the eighth is exactly the same as the second. Thank you avmurray on FanArtReview.com for this image. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
The beauty of the night sky.
This is an Octelle poem. The format uses personificatio and symbolism in a telling manner, The syllable count is 8 8 7 7 7 77 8 8 The rhyme scheme is a a b b c c a a The first two lines and last two lines are exactly the same. Thanks to photowhisper on FanArtReview.com for the lovely image. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
Just some thoughts as a huge pile of old logs is set alight quite close to the house.
My own photo is used. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
When the bait fish are 'swarming' in the ocean the sharks find them an easy meal and sharks converge in a feeding frenzy.
When seen from the air the image looks like an ink spill in the water. It was impossible to find that image but the one attached shows how thickly the fish pack together. This is a Kautata poem which is an unrhymed Japanese form with 17-19 syllables, 3 lines of 5 7 7 . It usually contains a Japanese 'aha' statement. Image -creative commons. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
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I have a fascination and affinity with the beauty and wonder of nature.
The amazing talent spiders possess to weave with such precision and speed captivates me. The image is a creative commons free use image. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
Butterflies are truly a captivating gift from nature which never cease to amaze with their fragile beauty, gentleness and calming influence.
Image is from creative commons free use. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
This my attempt at a Free verse poem. ( Not my strongest genre)
Free verse is an open form of poetry with no consistent meter,rhyme or other musical pattern. Thus, it tends to follow the pattern of natural speech. Any subject can be used and it can tell a story, describe someone or something, a feeling or an object. It can be serious or funny. The image is a creative commons free for commercial use image. **** Camphor trees grow as a pest species where I live and they have a strong camphor oil smell when cut or broken or leaves are squashed. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
This is an Octelle poem which has eight lines.
It uses personification and symbolism in a telling manner. The syllable count is 88777788. The rhyme scheme is aa bb cc aa. The first two lines and last two lines are identical. Image from my private collection is used. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
The sounds of nature at night seem to echo in the stillness amplified by stillness.
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By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes | There is something special about moonlight on still water. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
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Lavender is such a wonderful healing oil and an olfactory delight.
The merest hint imbues the mind with sweet memories. Free for commercial use image used. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
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I am fascinated by the night sky and I captured this image for my collection last year.
If you look closely can you see the face in the moon? |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
Even on the east coast of Australia we have had a very prolonged dry spell.
The, just a couple of days ago the green frogs started croaking which always signals rain... though they cannot indicate how much. In this case we have received sporadic and isolated showers only. An image from my own camera is used. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
Following catastrophic flooding in 2017 when a cyclone and an east coast low merged our area has been in a progressively worsening drought.
This was one of the most traumatic flooding events we have encountered and still we deal with the impacts on our stock, infrastructure, and our psyche. Now, for the first time in twenty seven years, we are on cyclone watch as Cyclone Oma is set to impact our region dramatically. I already feel a deep sense of dread as again... we brace for impact. The severity and reach of the mighty storm is unpredictable so we wait... and pray. Another catastrophic flood may well break our hearts, minds, business and relationships. Free for commercial use image used. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
Drought grips the earth like a vice and wrings it dry as stock, farmers and businesses are broken.
Every day we pray for rain but sadly none comes so we send... prayers on the wind. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes | This is a series of four line rhyming quatrains each line with 8 syllables. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes |
This is an Octelle poem which has eight lines and uses personification and symbolism in a telling manner.
The syllable count is 88777788 and the rhyme scheme is aabbccaa. The first two and last two lines are identical. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
Silent sentinels stand
posed in fine array
Nature's red carpet
| Author Notes |
I'm drawn to the beauty of flower fields and poppies are one of my favourites.
Image is courtesy of Pixabay.com |
By Shirley E Kennedy
autumn leaves fall in
wind showers of bright colour
~landscape tapestry ~
By Shirley E Kennedy
Nature’s beauty is a blessing
blessing for all those who see
see the colours which lay hidden
hidden within real life tapestry.
Hear honking bird calls at dawn
dawn emerging from the night
night once lit by pallid moon
moon replaced by shining sun.
Scent of Jasmine fills the air
air moving as gentle breeze
breeze which tickles treetops
treetops reaching for the sky.
See birds at dawn all rise in flight
flight above the land below
below blue sky and fluffy clouds
clouds drifting across the sky.
| Author Notes | Sunrise can be such a magical sight as night morphs into day. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
| Author Notes | Winter is different around the world but always there is increased cold, chilling winds and often a white snow blanket. |
By Shirley E Kennedy
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