A Golden Shovel poem from Nelson Mandela’s quote: “I dream of Africa which is in peace with itself.”
Releasing America
My People, Who Fly
Today’s prompt is to write a poem inspired by a folktale, fable, fairytale. Virginia Hamilton’s folktale, The People Could Fly, inspired this poem.
Release
My #OneLittleWord for 2023 is RELEASE. Last year, my word was FAITH. Many of my obstacles were defeated through my faith and perseverance. This year, I want to let go more willingly, release, allow what will be to be. I see areas where I aim to control what happens or how things are done, but if it’s not my business to control, I have to release it. When I feel those spirit nudges urging me to let go, I need to let go and watch God work.
A Haiku for My One Little Word
Open hands skyward
Release my mind and body
Receive God’s blessings
What’s Not in my Social Media Algorithm
Thanks to Kim for the prompt to write about special memories that are unphotographed.
What’s Not in My Social Media Algorithm
No profile pics
No reels
No IG stories
in 1973
when I was 10
or in 1979
for my sweet 16
in 1981
when I graduated
or in 1988
when my baby was born
No profile pics
of great grandma
or walking hand in hand
on Santa Monica’s sand
No reels
of us singing
happy 80th birthday
on June 21, 2014
No IG stories
when we watch
her take one last breath
on December 28, 2010
No profile pics
No reels
No IG stories
Just wishes of what could have been
and memories of what was
©Stacey L. Joy, November 21, 2022
Sky Song
Some days the sky sings
A soft song with bluesy beats
Earth’s cozy lover
Our Old Kitchen Table
Today’s prompt was to write about something I’ve been wanting to write about but let my heart be my guide. I’ve longed to return to my mom’s house, our family home, and just sit at the kitchen table. The family that moved in has no idea how much my mom’s house means to my family and even my friends. Maybe one day I will sit at our old kitchen table again.
Sunday Haiku
Today’s prompt from Margaret S. asked us to write a poem from a picture.
Stand out in the crowd
Let your golden light pop through
Sweet hope for this day
Sophrosyne
Today’s prompt came from my teacher/poet friend, Gayle S. We were to enjoy some random word play and see what comes of it. My word is sophrosyne: temperance, self-control, and prudence.
Pink Balloon
The prompt for June 19th was to go on a Poetry Treasure Hunt. I came across this lone pink balloon and it inspired my poem.
April 16, 2022: Missing Lyn
