• Hey all… been away for a while. I just got back from a month abroad. I got to get away and spend time Japan. I visited several regions of Japan, spend entire days at Shinto and Buddhist temples. It was a must needed escape and chance to immerse in Japanese culture, art, cuisine and philosophy.

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    Cement of Lament

    In these cracks of old foundation,sorrow sets like mortar—slow, sure, unseen.Each grain of grief, a silent stone,fixing memory to what remains. Rain seeps through years of gray dust,marks the ambiguous wall.What once was pliant earthnow hardens into permanence. Footsteps echo on...

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    A Steep of Tea

    In the hush between palms,steam pens its moist scripture—a rising breath of verdant silence. The bowl warms both hands,like remembered embrace;each sip, a slow return to cloister. Tatami sighs beneath the robe’s rustle,bamboo whisk murmurs devotion—froth of impermanence, foamed time. Outside a...

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    • Beautifully penned, S. Lovely write my friend. Appreciate you.

      Damian

    • I love the whole ceremony of it. Preparing the tea.
      It’s another form of artistic expression in my opinion.
      We have a dojo where I work that was a gift from Japan.
      We have a koi pond too. Yes, the fish are from Japan too.

      It’s very peaceful. Even the pic!

  • Prayers please, been off for a while. Off for longer now. People suck.

  • In That Moment (Sonnet)

    I n   t h a t   M o m e n t~-———————-~**~-———————-~The last thing on my lips ~ a prayer for Thee,sent just before my eyes close for the night,that every sweet wish in your dreams soar free,caressing deep...

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    • I find it challenging to write sonnets. This is beautiful

      • Good morning, Dear Fia 🌼

        It’s so wonderful to receive the joy of your words on this rather warming little homage to sweet romance.
        Yes, the Sonnet can be a challenge, but soon enough I’ll show you how easy it is create your own.

        I’m so happy you think mine is “beautiful”.
        Thank you ever-so warmly! ⁓ Rascal🖌

    • So timeless… great flow… steeped in imagery…

      • Ah, our beautiful Lady Dragonfly 🎶

        How charmingly gracious of you to select one of my warmly sensual verses to enjoy ‘n leave such a gratifyingly inspiring gift of favor to a humble bard’s earnest efforts to write for and please – at least, one warmhearted poetess.💛

        Thank you ever-so gratefully, Dear Libellule, for your sweet words of praise and appreciation!
        Please, come again, anytime … yours truly! ⁓ Rascal🖌

    • A sunny Monday morning to thee, Dear Poetess🌤

      Thank you for sharing such lovely, heartwarming sentiments … I’m so very happy you selected one of my romantic pieces to read and comment on so sweetly.

      I think you’re quite delightfully perfect, yourself! ⁓ Rascal🖌

    • A fine Monday morning to thee, Ma’am 🌺

      How delighted I am you chose one of my humble poems to read
      and leave such a pleasurable sentiment.

      Thank you, Harriet … you’re rather lovely, Yourself! ⁓ Rascal🖌

    • Beautifully penned, Rascal. Excellent write with crisp imagery my friend. Appreciate you.

      Damian

      • Thank you, Dear Damian 🤜💥🤛

        For reading and your generously gracious, appreciated comments, and inspiring accolades.

        It’s a distinct pleasure to write for you, Syr.
        Happy Autumn! ⁓ Richard 🍂

    • Ah, SeaCat,

      What a wonderfully gratifying review you’ve gifted this romantically soothing little Sonnet.
      Good eye, too! At your gentle nudge, the ‘twas spake” has been replaced with “that spoke” – it’s the Bard in me … LOL!

      I, too, look forward to sharing part of Wednesday with you! ⁓ Richard🖌

    • I’ve never written a sonnet, but they certainly are your forte, and I wanted to congratulate you on winning the gold. I was thrilled to get the bronze, after Fia informed me that I had won a badge. So thrilled to be in good company, my friend!

      Kelly x

      • ✨Thank you, Dear Kelly, ever-so warmly!✨

        Ah, M’Lovely Poetess … from the moment you and I first met (so many wonder-filled years ago), don’t you know we’ve ever since been in the very best of company?
        And now, in this magically coincidental moment, we’ve been recognized together on the same (yet different) site sharing this beautiful milestone event … wedding our unbroken bond even stronger ⁓ 🥂CONGRATULATIONS, US!🥂

        Isn’t life and poetry such a miraculously wondrous bloom?
        With happiest hugs, Kelly ⁓ Richard🖌

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