Take This Poem...

Take this poem written fresh and new today
A brand-new prompt has arrived just in time
I found an interesting thread of inspiration
Followed where it led across my imagination
Delved into yesterday’s archives of photos
Looking back to where travels had taken me
Chicago city and the start of a colourful fall
Took an overhead train just to hear it rattle
A cityscape viewed from a leisurely cruise
Leaves crunched underfoot as we explored
Sky to ground view from John Hancock Tower
I can still smell dinner’s smoky food scents
Stopped off where the blues were playing
Lost ourselves within the heart of the vibe
Enjoyed shopping hours in Michigan Avenue
A vivid treasury of memories, now a poem…

©Eileen T O’Neill 20/09/2023

Weather Diary...

We picked strawberries this year in April
The punnet was much smaller than usual
After a few weeks the leaves turned brown
The garden’s flowers were rainswept in May
Battered and bruised by unseasonal winds
Many outdoor activities were abandoned
Spring’s evenings spent sheltering from rain
We looked forward to summertime’s freedom
Sadly, June arrived as an almighty heatwave
People cowered indoors to escape the heat
Sun worshippers overcrowded the beaches
Without any rain, grass soon looked like straw
July gave twenty-seven days of rain and cloud
Just four days of sunshine to enjoy outdoors
Dishevelled pansies and roses looked forlorn
Severely weather beaten and mostly untended
Summer seemed to finally arrive during August
The month to catch-up with postponed routines
A time to barbeque and have some fun outdoors
Seasonal changes are taking effect much sooner
There are early hints of autumn with September
A warmth in anticipation of fall’s rustic colours…

Eileen T O’Neill 13/09/2023

What's Going On...

Passing along life’s one-way highway
Peaks and plains of highs and lows
Moods and outlook guided by seasons
Inspiration sought from changing times
Motivation and creativity easily depleted
Seemingly caught in a world of downbeat
Crystal clear vision too often just a blur
Fulfilment lacked any sense of excitement
Those were the many darker days we knew
Freedom encourages our footprints in new soil
We stand by seashore beaches and mountains
This journey can see many fresh opportunities…

© Eileen T O’Neill  05/09/2023

 

 Inaugural Prompt for the Blog.. What’s Going On