Tinker Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Rain gives permission to pregnant buds to blossomthe birthing of Spring Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 the birthing of Springcame this morning waking meto delay our day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 to delay our day frigid raindrops fracture dawncomforter pulled close Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 comforter pulled close outside singing colours bathe in a crocus bloom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 in crocus bloom the forgotten garden wakes others will soon join Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 others will soon join the root music in dark soil a rhythm of bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 a rhythm of bulbs quickening to bloom for Spring Earth's fertile prelude ~~jvg Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Earth's fertile prelude the old gardener's cuttings blackbird's busy beak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 blackbird's busy beak pecks the ground seeking fat worm Welsh wood diner ~~jvg Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Welsh wood diner a song of Wren so close-by we stop to listen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 we stop to listen to the voice of the West wind fog on mountain top Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 fog on mountain top but lyrics in the wind sing a blue sky promise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 a blue sky promise streaked with white feathered clouds hawk dives toward earth Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 hawk dives toward earth slower bundles of new life explore outside nests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Wow Badge, you don't make things easy explore outside nests abandoned by bold fledglings small boy finds treasure Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 small boy finds treasure lost in wonder, not hearing the shiver of wings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 the shiver of wings in golden transparent flight whisper of Jasmine Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 whisper of Jasmine his sisters tip-top close-by forest of talons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 forest of talons silhouette against night sky crescent moon hangs low Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 crescent moon hangs low forbodes neither good nor bad but lights the drama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 but lights the drama in dark places deemed doomed match ignites in gloom Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 match ignites in gloom soft glow surrounds single bloom wafts pungent perfume Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 wafts pungent perfume from summer's golden garden purple plums drop Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 purple plums drop sweet fruit rots below the tree bugs and birds feast Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatekeeper Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Bugs and birds feast not to mention fat raccoons Summer's gifts in my garden Quote from the black desert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Gatekeeper welcome back! summer's gifts in my garden rich ripe tomatoes golden nectarines Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatekeeper Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Golden nectarines peaches, but for a single gene. Never mind, enjoy. Quote from the black desert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry L shuff Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Clever piece, I agree if it tastes good eat it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Ha ha Gatekeeper, so good. Never mind, enjoy the moon's shadow pass the sun cereal box view ~~jvg Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatekeeper Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 cereal box view like the hole in cheerios no eclipse, just rain Quote from the black desert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatekeeper Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 no eclipse, just rain leaves could not focus crescents water drips from trees Quote from the black desert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 water drips from trees onto summer garden ground first sip of autumn ~~jvg Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatekeeper Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 First sip of autumn Fresh apple juice from old trees Arching limbs propped up Quote from the black desert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Oh now you are in my neck of the woods. The apples are being pushed out by grapes but there are still a lot of orchards left. Apples not ready for harvest yet. My Fuji is really producing this year, I can't wait to pick. I have limbs dragging on the ground they are so heavy. arching limbs propped up heavy with ripening fruit doe grazes below Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatekeeper Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Doe grazes below fattening for next spring's twins Camouflage of spots Quote from the black desert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Camouflage of spots.... leopard cat trolls through dry grass Whisky Jack flies low ~~~jvg Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatekeeper Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I took the liberty to add tanka lines to this one. Whisky Jack flies low intrepid thief that he is Food will be stolen Leopard cat is not a threat to small and hungry Gray Jay Quote from the black desert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Love it! hungry Gray Jay snatches juicy beetle supper Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee2 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I don’t understand. What is this thing called “haiku”? Some new martial art? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 some new martial art passed on from ancient Zen priests to present poets ~~jvg Welcome Dee. Catch the train, use the last line of this haiku to build your own. Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee2 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Thanks, Tink. To present poets came past musings from masters for inspiration Dee2 (aka Mordee2 on writing.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 How exciting you chose to join us Mordee/Dee. A little quieter here but you will find some seriously good writing in Member Poetry and the Overflow. For inspiration poets share their heart in words the sun sets slowly ~~jvg Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee2 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I'm glad to be here, Tink. The sun sets slowly flaming sky turns purple, black twinkling night sets in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 twinkling night sets in their claret glasses, a toast to that hooting owl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatekeeper Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 To that hooting owl most other birds pay respect Robin loses sleep Quote from the black desert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee2 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Robin loses sleep but always gets the first worm before others wake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 before others wake ground squirrels forage for food morning dew wets fur ~~jvg Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee2 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 morning dew wets fur matted stinky mess of hair day begins poorly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 day begins poorly when large Latte drops from hand coffee floods desk top ~~jvg Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee2 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 coffee floods desktop important papers ruined no lunch break today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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