Marilyn laughing

this was the time

when i forgot who i was

i only saw you

you made me laugh

until

i almost cried

sometimes

its hard to tell the difference

between the two.

Tess's prompt photo for Magpie Tales 97. 

(photo Bert Stern)

Full Moon December Day

full moon
on rippled water
this is the early morning
below a fish is belly up
while slowly the heron gracefully rises
in flight away
down stream
a hoar frost coats the bridge
we gingerly walk across
fearing slips
and slides
splash and chatter from the ducks
makes the black dog stand and consider
whether they are worth the effort
of being up to his neck in mud
with a shake
he decides against it
we walk towards the rising sun
this December Day.




This is a slight if somewhat clumsy nod to Tess's Magpie tales number 95 today, go over and see the 'real' prompt picture and others wonderful creations.

Canteen Romance

This is todays Magpie Tales prompt picture from Tess, i found it a hugely sad picture , isolating and lonely,

Canteen Romance

you may feel my eyes

upon the back of your neck

while you watch your lunch

diminish

overcome with loneliness

a tear 

caught with my tongue 

my only sustenance

i am the pitied

the next door nudge

all  eyes are cast down

with knowledge ignored.