The weary, blood-soaked council, they stand around the dark child. The ceremony begins. Anew, the investiture to crown their sea-soaked young queen with traditions on her head. #vss365 #investiture

the river calls me a hammering of soft thoughts leave the desk behind legs walking me to the door I meet a chair with a view #vss365 #hammer #river

Within a life loop Living on autopilot Whispering nature Leaves never fall the same way Looking up, the loop leaves you #vss365 #loop #tanka

words in solitude letters written on parchment pouring his soul out folded and tied with ribbon treasure chests full of stories #letters #tanka #vss365

sing an autumn song move the wild wind on my skin bring the rain to me #vss365 #sing #autumn #haiku

persimmon sunset today the clock ticks sixteen a trip to the bank the teller asks for a spell a jar becomes a goblet #vss365 #bank #tanka

The anniversary of your death. One year since the touch of your soft hand found the curves of your soulmate's lips. Within the forgotten shadows of the quiet, darkening afternoon, your ghost comes to carry her away. #vss365 #hand

The glittering sand countless diamonds and gemstones Adorn the Desert #vss365 #sand #haiku

amongst coloured roses an exchange of poetry the giving of rings #vss365 #ring #haiku

in the wee moon hours under the ways of the sky weaving with her pen #vss365 #pen #haiku

By the moonlit river, sorrow found another heart destined to be lonely. The pulling of a few hairs on the bowed head of a kind, soft-hearted woman. Her glittering eyes arrive to the playful smile of a Sprite. weaving magic and mayhem. #vss365 #Sprite #fairy

wind moves the plain trees a chill moves in from the south autumn's arrival by afternoon, summer comes an illusive season change #vss365 #illusive #tanka

the flame reflection caught by your grey almond eyes emotions waiver the candle flame catches your heart unable to turn away #vss365 #waiver #tanka

in nature's divide some live apart and within many split humans #vss365 #divide #haiku

travelling to and from this super commuting life longing to see you in a moment on the train Assure me work is worth it #vss365 #tanka #assure

four seasons today warmth caresses the dark corners pouring more coffee #vss365 #warmth #haiku

A man stands by the sea, looking at the lived years. Soft twilight contemplation, knowing the end is close. The horrors he committed are etched into orange skin. His black tar beating heart, little blood left in his veins. All he longs for is to cement his legacy with destruction. #poetry

Shadows linger in the #corner - Sunlight comes and goes from this place. The Shadows spread towards the bed - something lurks within this old room. Shivers move her to the entrance - silent screaming into the day. Her sweet parents stand behind her - somehow joyful in the moment. #vss365

Falling out of bed just shy of the hungry cats meows of protest odd temperatures the bladder becomes confused still one must find food Finicky torment leg rubs, persistent meows bending for my life Sated precious cats running to the porcelain feeling old today #vss365 #precious

Lofty green-stained cliffs rising up from the cold sea Wind-swept and Foggy A bonny girl calls the sea Bring a man full of rare moss #vss365 #bonny #tanka

nature's harmony musical notes from the plants guided by the Bees #vss365 #harmony #haiku

An indifference spread within you, I cried to the night sky for conversation, and you act as if nothing happened. You strategise our relationship to gain a sense of power. I stand still as the realisation runs through me like a lightning bolt - I must go. #vss365 #lightning

Into the dark sky A luminous sphere holds court Our cosmic Empress #ImageAndVerse #ECK #Haiku #Poetry #Moon

“When all this is over I mean / to travel north...” ~ ‘Lochan’, a beautiful #poem by Kathleen Jamie 🍃 Our #Scotland issue, co-edited by Kathleen, is available here: irishpages.org/product/vol-...

Two feet dance into the lush, green Autumn grass, to the drums accompanied by a song to the northern winds. The coming of the cold winds sings to them through a dance passed down from thousands of moons ago. The audience is #Spellbound by her ethereal dance. #vss365

He approached her near a florist. She noticed that his fingers were adorned with gold jewellery; he arrived from a gold-painted car, and he smelled like smoke & perfume. 'Will you be my princess?' She politely blurted, ‘I do not wish to wear your Temu Tiara.’ #vss365 #jewelry

Wind waves through the grass a magnanimous girl waits for the tide Waving to the birds #vss365 #magnanimous

We looked towards what was once home. Mum's tears splattered the ground we farmed, and Dad said, 'Don't look back at what we lost.' Unopposed and legitimised, another nation provided us with a forced evacuation order. We take the herd and our lives into the night. #Lebanon #poetry #poem 😥

coconut tree dreams chocolate covered coco nut creamy sweet bars a bountiful, joyous land rolling around on the sand #bountiful #vss365 #tanka

under the blood moon a human solar panel limp and lethargic #lethargic #vss365

the vibrant colours of the sky several moods from sunrise to sunset we watch the way clouds move the coming of a storm brings excitement you do not find joy in the sky seeing no beauty through cataract eyes #vss365 #Cataract

The splendour of a sunrise as Summer turns to Autumn. We look to the quiet hills and breathe in the morning air. In our hearts, the rain falls low, grieving for the unknown kids. Their imagined grey faces, shells of so many futures. #splendor #vss365

a bud in the snow timid within the winter understanding Spring #vss365 #timid

The sky visits the mirror watching the clouds moving the sun away Your ship should arrive today another half-hearted greeting from the sea We were obsessed with love once now the sea has come between our souls #vss365 #obsessed

squeals to the sunshine running around the gardens spring's velocity #Velocity #vss365

by two, we drive to taking the orbital road around the forest we felt this feeling before never stray too close to death #vss365 #tanka #orbital

two green frogs arrive stellar beauties emerged from the clean toilet #stellar #vss365 #haiku 🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸

feet in the seaweed knowingly tempting the sea unexpected fish #vss365 #knowingly #haiku

stormy, crazed winds blow the alfresco area plants are in motion #vss365 #crazed #haiku

A different light confidently approaching No hesitation intertwined flowers the dress reveals olive skin the new dew and roses You are defenceless her aura intoxicates that odd gut feeling Under the moonlight intentions become blatant Caught within her web #vss365 #blatant

dry skin like the land beastly stare from the window longing for the rain silky black and curious the cats meet at the window #vss365 #beastly #tanka

The way the wind moves mystified by the air waves The clothesline topples #vss365 #mystified #haiku

the bouncy desk plant foot tapping to the music annoying the cats #vss365 #bouncy

the sound of cow bells what mountainous beauty takes me far from myself #mountainous #vss365

a distant glowing an enchanted house nestled within the old trees a breeze moves the Tanzaku Fireflies light the Furin way #vss365 #enchanted #tanka

this bright full moon night minuscule creatures of our house are partying #vss365 #minuscule

The absence of leaves the quiet city streets of Nature's dark absence The moon finds a space He walks by rows of closed shops of midnight Melbourne a plain tree lingers passion fleeting on King Street He feels emptiness #vss365 #passion

freshly cut roses There is a frenzy to buy someone's love today She watches the roses move He blows a kiss to his book #vss365 #kiss #tanka

an incomplete song lacuna in the lyrics only half dancing #vss365 #Lacuna

the deepening dark slumbering with gems and gold no fear of the time waiting for her to return the coming of a new age #vss365 #dark #tanka #Dragon