Our love was as gossamer, fine yet flimsy.Filmy like cobwebs that float in the air.Though sometimes love seemed to stick to the heart.Other times, a breath billowed love awayOn the breeze, like blown dandelion seeds.In and out of lover’s play, we glided,Happy-go-lucky, or lonely, or sad.Would love float away from us forever?Would our hearts be … Continue reading Gossamer
The Search in the Cemetery
Sunday Swirl, Wordle #767wild, cross, left, staff, last, split, burial, grind, space, land room, hood.New Invented Form by Kaci Rigney. Kace of Blank Verse PararhymesUsing Blank Verse (a non-rhyming poem effectively used by Wm. Shakespeare employing iambic pentameter), and pararhyme - words that begin and end with the same sound but have different vowel sounds. … Continue reading The Search in the Cemetery
Trust and Obey
TankaTuesday Prompt: A Tanka PuentaTrust and Obeythoughts come barging in“go ahead; it will be fine”but guilty pleasuresmake my spirit ill at easealthough whispers tantalize~ trust and obey ~I rein the thoughts inIt will only bring me paincount is all but lossHe says, “Leave the world behind…let the dead bury the dead.”Kaci Rigney, Copyright 2026
Dreams Lie Here
Prompt words from Sunday Whirl: lotus, glows, story, scared,voicemails, storm, exhale, high, wind, begin, unaware, ghost.Dreams Lie HereI begin my storyNot afraid of voicemails;Wind, storm, or the lotus that glows,But of the exhale of the ghost,Which hovers high above my bed.Although unaware ofMany dangers ahead,I whisper a name and burrowBeneath blue, billowy blankets.Then I wonder, … Continue reading Dreams Lie Here
Halfway Mark
I can’t believe it—mid-year 2026! As our friend’s daughter used to say, “Time flies by the seat of your pants!” LOL. I consider it time to reflect and report on all things from my couch. 😉 Yes, I have a home office, furnished with a desk and a comfy chair, surrounded by books. But somehow, … Continue reading Halfway Mark
His Love & Care
W3 Prompt Thank you Artie!His Love & CareWhat is it that the music of the rainIs trying to say to me? I wonder.A stroll, a delicious dance, I would fainAs I lift my hands in praise and ponderHis love for me—unending, strong, and true.What is it that the music of the windIs trying to say … Continue reading His Love & Care
My New Poetry Form
First the definition of chiasm:Chiasm (KYE-az-um): the inversion of a phrase. Example from John F. Kennedy “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Or a Biblical reference, “The first shall be last, and the last shall be first.” A chiasm may also be used as … Continue reading My New Poetry Form
Magniloquent
The weekend Writing Prompt from Sammi. Word count: 26Definition:Magniloquent: an adjective describing speech or writing that uses a lofty, grandiose, and overly complex style. Often used in a disapproving way, it refers to language intended to sound highly important and intelligent, but which frequently lacks genuine substance.Funny, the definition is longer than the prompt word … Continue reading Magniloquent
Horn
The Quadrille prompt this week for d'Verse is horn. My title is included in the word count.Dual Forms: Quadrille and NonetThe Horn of my SalvationLet praise ring from the songs of the saints:The LORD is my strength and my shield, The horn of my salvation!Sound it on the shofar,Upon the ram's horn;Heard near & far,EchoingLoud … Continue reading Horn
Galaxy Away Or…
Sammi, Thank you for the prompt: GalaxyGalaxy Away Or...Our love was rich like brownies and creamy coffee;Like a bank account full of money for vacay;Like that moment ’neath the waterfall in summer;Like picking wildflowers together in springtime. Suddenly, you were gone, leaving me all alone.Did you wander to the nearest star, or the moon,Or to … Continue reading Galaxy Away Or…