Poems from random prompts

[Tinker]

Saw this prompt and gave it a try.   Up the creek in 8 lines.


Sanctuary

Deep into the redwoods
and up the creek aways
is my sanctuary.
A secret space
where the silent forest
welcomes my prayers,
the giant trees lift
them to the heavens.
                    ~~Judi Van Gorder

[Tinker]

Where was the Poetry?

For two years I laid low.
First a world pandemic
then he suffered a stroke.
I hunkered down
to provide hospice
and finalize a career.

The world ignored.
Poetry put on hold.
          ~~Judi Van Gorder

Prompt:   "lie low"