Apr 22
The following poem was written in response to Colleen’s 2020 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 174 #PhotoPrompt. Jude, from Tales Told Different, selected the photo for this month’s challenge.
Image Credit: Unknown
Feeling bewildered
Grieving, heartbroken, lonely
Promises broken
© Susan Zutautas 2020
Apr 14
The following senryu was written for Colleen’s 2020 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 173 #SynonymsOnly The two prompt words are: Idea & Fancy.
Daydreaming galore
Fancy balmy oceanfront
Far-flung idea
© Susan Zutautas 2020
Apr 9
The following was written in response to Tale Weaver #270 – Escape.
Each night I look forward to bedtime. Snuggling up under the covers makes me feel safe and secure. Safe for at least five or six hours depending on how tired I am. This is when I get to put all my worries aside and escape the daily routine of life as of late.
Slumber comes easy
Slipping into my dreamland
Escaping anguish
© Susan Zutautas 2020
Apr 4
The following was written for The Weekly Terrible Poetry Contest
Image by Shutterbug75 from Pixabay
Hammy the hamster
Was such a little prankster
He hid in dad’s shoe
When dad stepped into
Are you ready for this one
Squish, Hammy no more
Mar 3
The following senryu poem was written for:
Looking Up At The Moon by S.Zutautas
Looking up I see
the moon peaking at twilight
darkness soon to come
© Susan Zutautas 2020
Oct 2
Brilliance of colours
Shine through stained glass reflecting
yellows, blues, and reds
This was written for Crimson’s Creative Challenge #47.
Sep 10
Let me tell you about a good friend of mine. When she has something, she wants to do she goes out there and does it. Being achievement-oriented with long term goals she’s full of confidence and creativity. No matter what the situation is, good or bad, Charli will fight for what she believes in for herself and others. This gal has moxie and has true grit.
What’s true grit to you
Someone fighting with their might
For you and for me
Courageous as hell
Never giving up or in
Supportive to all
© Susan Zutautas 2019
This was written for a challenge over at Carrot Ranch. In 99 words, no more, no less write about “true grit”.
Aug 27
All I saw were stars
Astronomically challenged
Someone help me out
The vast universe
So many constellations
Are ours to explore
Wonderous night sky
Truly beautiful to see
During a clear night
This was written for I Write Her Weekly Haiku/Senryu Challenge #34.
Aug 20
Marvelous news day
Results are in and I’m clear
Feeling terrific
This was written for RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #267
She yelled at me loud
Obviously, cross today
Twisted story heard
What was it you heard?
As I twisted my long hair
The cross is missing
From where I asked her
The alters cross at the church
That is a twisted lie
This was written for RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #266 Twisted&Cross
