try to write
when life gets too cruel
flow feels better than flight
stops me being a fool
grants calm and some insight
feelin blue
like limp lumpy plastic
bein real is more true
to feel fab fantastic
let loving care imbue
six minutes only between these photos of my front yard …
Val’s prompt – Write a Bob and Wheel poem or write a poem using the word “plastic”
Quintain (or five-line) stanza or poem; Rhyme scheme of ababa
First line of two to three syllables; remainder have six syllables per line
syllable counts are ideal for the mathematicians, coders and scientists
… some of us just prefer to play with words!
two for the price of one
aroused 
Can I just come to stay with you or besides your house forever. I need these colours to fill my day and night. Perfect to spend life.
The pink and orange, I so wish to intake a part of the charisma of the sky. It would feel so light.
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lol we have finally had some sunshine … there was no point in posting pics of the floods, the grey dull months of torrential rain … don’t be fooled, every paradise comes with a dose of dreary 🙂
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Those are gorgeous pictures, what a treasure and colors!!
It is indeed worth it to express truly than to escape it.
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Those are blessed who know how to channel their energy and thoughts. Wonderful poems Kate.
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Thank you Kate! Fabulous vibes shared through your poetic verses and photography.
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Ohhh your photos Kate…i love them paired perfectly well with your poem..
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It’s lovely to see your beautiful words and photos pop up on my feed, Kate! Your gorgeous sky has brightened a stormy spring day here (thunder/hail/rain and snow), thank you…
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ha, I took these photos because we’ve had about 7 months of torrential downpours, we lost summer entirely, and suffered two massive floods leaving thousand homeless Kim 😦
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I have friends who live in NSW and I saw on the news that flooding was an issue there but this sounds awful…to lose a beautiful season such as summer is something we’ve experienced here due to fires and last year’s heat dome…it’s hard to anticipate a new season in this era of climate change, sigh.
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yes, seems news of our disasters are seldom broadcast world wide but we’ve had 2.5 years of horror here … first huge wild bushfires – most of those are still living in tents – then 2 years lockdown … now the huge floods, made worse coz a new highway acted like a dam and raised the level another 4 metres …
I am so blessed to be safe and housed, too many aren’t 😦
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I recently heard from my dear friend in NSW and she was impacted but is thankfully housed…we just purchased another stand up fan as there are murmurs regarding another very warm summer on the horizon.
I’m glad to read that you are safe and housed, we lost two towns up country last year due to fire and flooding and some of those folks are still not back in their homes either, it’s a shame!
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we have thousands homeless here so your friend is very blessed! They are telling ppl it will take 2 years to rebuild … but they told the fire victims that more than 2.5 years ago and most are still sleeping rough eg camping. With so many extreme weather disasters our tradies and resources just can’t keep pace …
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The sun has arrived here (finally!) and everyone is on the move!
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lol we’ve now set a new record, of 9 months of rain … warnings are out for our 3rd flood and we are well and truly over it with no relief in sight 😦
Enjoy your sunshine and mobility 🙂
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Excellent poem and such wonderful pictures, Kate. Loved them. Feels like a canvas.
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First off, those are such gloriously beautiful pics, Kate!
I agree writing calms the chaos. Love what you did here, sis! You are amazing! 🙂
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Calming and beautiful as always!
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What a fabulous backyard…inspiration literally on your doorstep, Kate! Lovely photos and meaningful poem. ❤
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Stunning photographs! Love the poem…works well with the pictures, puts everything into its proper perspective.
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“to feel fab fantastic” — great alliteration — I can see myself saying that when I’m having a great day and someone asks me how I’m doing. Stephanie
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Flow always feels better…and wonderful colors in your photos. (K)
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Wonderful poem Kate, I felt like the photos were the canvas and your words the paint
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What amazing photographs. The colours are fantastic. The poems aren’t bad either. 😉😊🌻
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Yes! Writing does restore equilibrium and put thoughts into order from chaos! I love the direction your Bob & Wheel took on the plastic prompt too. Too much is turning to plastic in this world – makes me appreciate the people who are true to themselves like YOU! And to top it all off the photos are stunning!! Kate, I hope your week is wonderful!!
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Very clever Kate.. I’m feeling better already .. and your front yard looks fabulous
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Write what’s right
Your line of sight
Can be your only view
What you see
Can only be
The only thing that’s true
Right or wrong
The only song
Is what you choose to sing
It is your vision
And optimism
Is what you choose to bring
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It’s so beautifully written 🧡
“flow feels better than flight”
Totally loved it.
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There’s nothing blue about hose pictures… so beautiful 🙂
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I am so blessed to see this again Si … it’s been hidden behind a veil of grey torrential rain for months!
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Isn’t that the best… when the veil lifts and the beauty underneath is revealed. It’s awesome 🙂
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Writing is a great healer! Beautifully done Kate 🙏
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