Tinker Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Today's prompt twinkle or corode Use one or both words within the poem. In GratitudeBoth eyes don't twinkle anymore,It seems with age the glimmer fades,slowly coroding to dim sightbut, corrective lenses fixed thatuntil a clot blew in one eye.A grey cloud now obscures vision.A stroke of sorts, who ever knew?Gatefully the other still sparks. ~~Judi Van Gorder 1 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 September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 I Remember WhenA time before the dry winds blew,the cool quenching rains stopped falling,and the baren earth split open,we walked barefoot on a soft greencarpet dampened by morning mistwith disregard for waste we dumpedon shores and seas and the toxinswe spewed to the hallowed heavens. ~~Judi Van Gorder photo found at Writing.com Genre: Ekphrastic 1 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 September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 Divided We FallOnce the Tan Oak stood togetherwith the stronger, thirsty Redwoods.Now depleted by ruthless droughtand bitten by greedy beatles,riddled, brittle, and suffering,denied life's healing elixsorsits sturdy limbs wither and crack,crashing to the grieved forest floor. ~~Judi Van Gorder Prompt: United we stand, divided we fall. 1 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 September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 NirvanaThe afternoon sun stings my nosewhile a cooling clear pond splashesaround me in my rubber sphere.I bob dreamily in a poolsurrounded by the Sierras.The slick surface of the black tubemoans against my skin when I move.Laughter echoes off the water. ~~Judi Van Gorder Prompt: Joyful scene from your childhood. 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 September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 Single and FreeI was 21 and singlein 62, thriving and free.I lived my life only for me.No bills, just adventure and thrills.Having no care, settling nowhere.Lots of folderol, fun, and friends.Then this cute cowboy came my way.Married in 1963,haven't understood a thing since. ~~Judi Van GorderNotes: ▼ 8 lines 8 syllables each Prompt: Book Title: Haven't Understood Anything Since 1962 by Lewis Grizzard 1 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 October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 Fall's FlawEvery Fall I face this factand dread "the whiskey stink of rot",the end of homegrown tomatoes.There simply is no substitute,certainly not those tasteless orbsfound on most grocery store shelves.They may look like a tomatoand smell like a tomato but,they don't taste like a tomato. ~~Judi Van GorderNotes: ▼ 8 lines 8 syllables each Genre: Ekphrastic Inspiration: Use 4 Words from: A Much better poem than mine. September Tomatoes by Karina BorowiczThe whiskey stink of rot has settled in the garden, and a burst of fruit flies rises when I touch the dying tomato plants. Still, the claws of tiny yellow blossoms flail in the air as I pull the vines up by the roots and toss them in the compost. It feels cruel. Something in me isn’t ready to let go of summer so easily. To destroy what I’ve carefully cultivated all these months. Those pale flowers might still have time to fruit. My great-grandmother sang with the girls of her village as they pulled the flax. Songs so old and so tied to the season that the very sound seemed to turn the weather. 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 April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 They Emerged Out of the dark, from deep inside the mountain, they emerged, one by one engulfed in clouds of dust as rock, earth, and timber caved in behind them. A single lantern led the way. ~~Judi Van Gorder Ekphrastic 1 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 April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Work To Be Done Every year we recognize April 22 as a reminder, Respect and care for the earth Time to get our hands dirty Hoe the ground, pull the weeds. Dig in the dirt, plant seeds Align ourselves with our planet Yesterday is done, work for tomorrow. ~~Judi Van Gorder Prompt: Grit Today is 1 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 April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 Heaven’s Chaos The heavens crackle electric sparks of confusion while the mighty wind spins in a destructive cycle. Sucked up into the vortex land creatures contort in the vermillion chaos, soon to plummet to the earth. ~~Judi Van GorderEkphrastic 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 April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 Off Baja's CoastTrolling with rod and reel in dash,the show is on, jump and a splash.Six-foot Tuna duels five-ten manequals fight as hard as they canI cheer on during the battle,stamina, stealth, and strength grapple..Once Blue Fin succumbs to his plight,Sashimi will be served tonight. ~~Judi Van Gorder prompt: Bigger fish to fry 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 April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 The Aftermath So you say you wanna party, do you need a venue hardy? Ever been in back of a cop car? A perfect spot to rock and roll, you can thrill and spill all night long and upchuck your guts on the spot. When the revelry is done, they'll just frown, and hose the hard plastic seats down. ~~Judi Van Gorder 8 Lines, 8 syllables each, with one small exception Prompted by "worst place to party in either a sink hole or a police car" 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 April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 The Elephant Tree As old as the dirt springing new life, the legend grows rife within the Elephant Tree. Some say wisdom waits rooted, straight, and strong and you can live long, just ask the Elephant Tree. ~~Judi Van GorderEkphrastic 1 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 April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 A Place to Rest and NestNever seen a yellow kitebirds of prey are not so brightsoaring high by day, some nightwith extraordinary sight.Tagalog prehistorytells us those birds caused the seato war with the sky, chieflyto make earth, creatively. ~~Judi Van GorderNotes ▼ Prompt I Dream of Yellow Kites Verse Form: Ambahan is a Tagolog verse form from the Philippines. Tagolog Verse Form 1. Written in any number of lines 2. Syllabic, 7 syllable lines, 3. Rhymed, end rhyme as far as you can go. Mythical Tagalog story of creativity. Kites cause a war between the sky and the sea which created the earth where the kite had a place to rest and nest. 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 April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 Fishhead Beach Beyond the salty seaand shifting sand the screecovered slopes rise out of reach to cliffs above the Nor Cal coast.Below, sea lions bask and boast while sardonic seagulls screechtheir scornful, signature cryacross the cloud-screened sky. ~~Judi Van Gorder Prompt: scree, screen, screech 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 April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 IcebergsDiamond mountainsrise above the sealuring onlookers,like you and me.Beware of treacherybelow and beyond the flat,Titanic proportions sinkpaupers and aristocrats. ~~Judi Van Gorder Today is the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 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 April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 Discover JarOn a shelf in my laundry roomsits a small, globe-like jarwith a blue bow and a white cap.Displayed from within, several coins,a button, two dollar bills,and recently, a twenty. All,discovered in various pocketson the way to be washed. ~~Judi Van Gorder prompt: a jar 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 April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Romance the Dance Put your shoes on Sally, put your shoes on and join the dance. Put your shoes on Sally might even find romance. Put your shoes on Sally put your shoes on and give love a chance. ~~Judi Van Gorder 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 April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Keeping UpIt's been said, over and over,"don't worry about what they say.".Isn't this an oxymoron?I have a brilliant ideaI'll only listen to my gutin tune with tried and true values.I will seek to grow and improve,at last, I've realized, I am. ~~Judi Van Gorder Prompt: Use one of these phrases to begin the 8 line poem and one to end the 8 line poem * its been said * a brilliant idea * at last, I realize 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 April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Quinten's Quintessential QuestYesterday he turned 13and hit his first home run.Wish I'd been on the scene,they won, 3 to 1, what fun!For now his path is set,the game will be his quest.With focus and work he'll vethis quintessential best. ~~Judi Van Gorder Prompt: quintessential 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 April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 Firefly Far below the starlit night, above sweet grasses, sparks that flicker and take flight. A balmy evening of delight children's laughter ushers quest to net nature's fire light. ~Judi Van GorderEkphrastic 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 April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 The ClimbI will follow you upbut never down.I can fall allon my very own.Point heavenwardthat's the goaland if you travelbeside me, even better. ~~Judi Van Gorder 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 April 25 Author Share Posted April 25 Just Do It Everyday tasks.Cool ideas dreamt.Plans, plans,and more plans.When to start?Where to start?"Begin anywhere"*Just begin! ~~Judi Van Gorder*John Cage 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 April 25 Author Share Posted April 25 I Need Color A blank white face in a grey box? Paint me red, paint me brown, or purple and pink, any colors, as long as you add freckles and a great big smile. ~~Judi Van Gorder 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 April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 Zzyzx, Here I ComeToday I went down the rabbit holeseeking strange-named townshere in Cali. First, Death Valley,not odd to me, yet found on Bing's search.I've visited Skidoo, a ghost townand now I must see Zzyzx, CA.Just off the I-15, on the Mojave Rez,no longer a town but on the list. ~~Judi Van Gorder Prompt: Odd named towns 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 April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 Poem in My Pocket With a whoop and a yowlI print and fold the document,my favorite poem read today.The current mission,to share my love of poetrywith those who pass my way.No harsh words, only delight, please enjoy Frost's, Nothing Gold Can Stay. ~~Judi Van Gorder Today April 27, 2023 is Poem in Your Pocket DayPrompt: yowl - harsh - document 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 April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 Majestic The flora and fauna found in my home mountains, all acquiesce to the majestic redwoods. Straight and tall with boughs that spread out and up like the eagle in flight. ~~Judi Van Gorder prompt: Happy National Arbor Day 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 April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 Civilization Man's taming of nature, torturing and trimming, paving and prinking with an artist's imitation of a dancer's creative energy, is sophisticated serenity ignoring earth's essence. ~~Judi Van GorderEkphrastic 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 12 Author Share Posted May 12 After the Dishes Are DoneFallen crumbs and bitsof pine needles tracked insidefrom an outside strollneed daily clean-up to keepthe kitchen floor litter free.Quick sweep and wet mopeach evening after dishes,Mama trained me well. ~~Judi Van Gorder Verse Form: Oriental Octet 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...
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