Month: March 2020

Distant

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Distant…

Hands long for the warmth of flesh
to touch
to hold
to love

The torn social fabric

Covers our mouths

Shielding us

From

Each

Other

This day, too, shall pass—
it always does—
not fast enough for most,
far too quickly for some…

We Mourn

Like doves, tossed in the storm,
Like sheep, led to the slaughter,
Like lone wolves…

Distant…

We howl at the insensitive moon.

It waxes.

It wanes.

It cycles.

We will sort through the carnage—
we always do—
and comfort each other
touch
hold
love
And mend the social fabric
Breathe the fresh air
And Celebrate…

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…pandemic, DISTANT

©️2020 Tanya Cliff

Cyber Dinner is Socializing

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How can we socialize today?  This is so engrained in our everyday life.  During this pandemic we need to find meaningful ways to connect with each …

Cyber Dinner is Socializing

A Fluid Haiku #2

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no snapshot in time

the human tide ebbs and flows

sands shift, alter coasts

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©️2020 Tanya Cliff

A Patient Haiku

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silver-lined clouds drift

latent plants, contained in buds

wait, through winter freeze

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#staysafe #stayhealthy #stayhome

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©2020 Tanya Cliff

A Teaser…

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US Major League Baseball season has been postponed due to the COVID-19, but tomorrow at the godoggocafe.com, we will step up to batting practice with our first drafts in hand. Join me in the Writer’s Workshop for some friendly encouragement, an editorial challenge, and few words from Stephen King. Even if you don’t have a prompt draft, feel free to hop in to the discussion. Participation is welcome at any time.

Stay healthy everyone!

Tanya

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A Grateful Haiku

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larval-shaped Monarch

shows Milkweed deep gratitude

with devouring bites

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©2020 Tanya Cliff

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No Turning Back

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There is no turning back
Each push,
this birth a struggle
we will win
you and I,
my winsome child
Each push
a little closer
as you cross this swaying bridge
tethered
I’ve got you
almost in my arms
Let there be storms
I will hold you
comfort you, guide you
Each push
we’re almost there now
There is no turning back
to womb’s warmth
Fight through
the pain
the fear
and
cross
Welcome to your life
There is no turning back

my response to the following prompts from these awesome humans:

Beth’s “there will be storms”

Eugi’s “winsome”

Sadje’s photo prompt

Stephen’s Level UP Challenge that combines them with a twist

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©2020 Tanya Cliff

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An Inviting Haiku #2

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hand-held wand crackles

casts sparkling, inviting spells

on warm summer nights

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©2020 Tanya Cliff

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