it broke his little heart

                                                                                              Author: Acabashi

Image: Not so Good news (here)

Theme: Art and Colours

Z is for Zany

(zany - one who acts the buffoon to amuse

 others, an eccentric)

To the kitchen he headed
But it broke his little heart
He spied a visual he dreaded
He reacted with starts

He could only muse
A shoddy round he found
A zany soul it was close
A room-mate who had gone

Juxtaposed on the table
Plates on the ready he assumed
But alas, none of the earlier edibles
He had brought home to consume

He lost, it was one down
A fatal mistake he quipped
He should have 

tucked in earlier he frowned

His buddy rifled the goodies

when he dozed off asleep 

                            

A to Z April Challenge - Z

In the realms of the subconscious

                                                                                            Author: rachel CALAMUSA

Image:  Sleeping soundly (here)

Theme: Art and Colours

Y is for Yielding to the Subconscious

an extension of the imagination
registers its presence in the nights
not wanting to show its true colours
but rather flashes of staccato bites
emerging for a split second or longer
then disappears into Davy Jone's locker

can one believe dreams that appear
foretelling of what’s coming in the future
but why must the images emerge
and then wrecking, inflicting damage
causing havoc in the minds of the host
playing tricks to test the human resolve!

a good dream is a bonus for good living
bad dreams aftermath of bad intentions
getting mixed up in lots of misgivings
prodding the mind in torrid simulations
in classic fashion and in myriads of colours

in the realms of the subconscious 

                     

Mish's at d'Verse OLN #291

A to Z April Challenge - Y

a small three-masted sailing ship

                   
                                                          Artist  Nicolas Cammillieri  (1773–1860) 

Image: The Xebec San Giovanni a

watercolor painting (here)

Theme: Art and Colours

X for Xebec

The xebec is a small three-masted sailing ship with a lateen (triangular) and square sails. 

It is used mostly for trading and almost exclusively in the Mediterranean Sea. The term 

can also refer to a small, fast vessel of the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries,

 

The lateen rig of the xebec allowed the ship to sail close-hauled (having the sails set for 

sailing against the wind) something that often gives it an advantage in pursuit or escape

                                                                     

A to Z April Challenge  - X                                                         

change is a constant

                                                                                                          Author: Kmg365

Image: Changing of the Guards (here)  

Theme: Art and Colours

W is for What's Up?

What's up!, change is a constant

inevitable to all and sundry
extending its reach to affect 

living things and the environment

~ rejuvenating with enhanced effects ~ 

remaining stagnant is not an option 

it is regressive for not striving forward

wise to reflect lest it is a bridge too far

having to claw back to chase progress

Merril at d'Verse : Poetics - build a bridge

A to Z April Challenge

a misunderstood genius.

                                                                                      Artist: Vincent van Gogh 

Image:  The Starry Night (here)

                                                                        Artist: Vincent van Gogh 

Image: The Three Sunflowers (here)

Theme: Art and Colours

V for Vincent van Gogh

As I look towards the easel I can't help thinking how fortunate it has been. We are presented with all the facilities. I just came back from down the block with a whole bunch of materials. Was just wondering how the old masters could manage with hundreds of their works that still exist. Present-day artists and budding poets have the advantage of modern-day facilities and blessings to emulate them. The masters had to struggle to get on.

One of the most notable was Vincent van Gogh who contributed largely to the beginnings of modern art. His paintings were bold in colours in typical whorls and wavy lines as seen in his landscapes and still life. 

He was unsuccessful during his lifetime and was considered a madman and a failure. He was remembered more as a misunderstood genius. His troubled personality was typical of an out-of-work artist whose works later were well-known. He committed suicide at age 37.

 

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam holds the world's largest collection of his paintings and drawings.

tragic life who did 

not benefit from his works

but well remembered

                      

Frank's Haibun Monday at d'Verse  - the present moment

A to Z April Challenge  - V

The tenacity of purpose defies logic

                                                                                      Author: Carrie

Image: Strength of  Purpose (here)

Theme: Art and Colours

U is for Ultimatum of Acceptance

A show of  adaptations

Confident in its elation

Taking the silent roar 

of the vast wooded jungle 

all on its own

Flowers that will not wait

for hot summer 

to steal away its strength

its fate sealed when led astray

A picture of dogged sensibility

To survive, stealing the sun

to glow in a way defining

protocol of the wayward son

Flowers that employ the wind

To garner support 

to retain its beauty, 

an outright sin

but for a good cause 

without restrain

A thing of beauty

In all of its tenacity!

Undying eagerness

The tenacity of purpose 

defies logic

                        

A to Z April Challenge - U

Carrie's Sunday Muse #157

What did he do wrong?

                                                                                                  Author: Kenzshah1993

Image: A Confused Look (here)

Theme: Art and Colours

T for Time would be the judge

He searched his conscience
He thought he had it made
Sweetie Pie, even gave her a name
But she would rather have him dead

What did he do wrong?
Whispering sweet nothings?
No, choice of words all along

Unwieldy none of those trending

But he was not about to give up
A faint heart, given a nudge
Plodding on would be smart

Time would be the judge

                             

A to Z April Challenge - T

Desirous of the ability that I sadly lack

                                                                                           Author: Basile Morin                                               Image: Dark Clouds Drifting by  (here)

Theme: Art and Colours
S for Settling on the Plains

                    

Flood 

Heavy-set thick dark clouds drift pass

Sustaining showers that raced to the ground
Transforming into sheets of cool glass
Settling on the plains into rivers of brown

With drinks flowing and lots of good bites
Among friends now far from sight
Waiting for signs that they are back

Desirous of the ability that I sadly lack 

Aligned to the Poem below: 

Flood ~ by T’ao  Chien

The lingering clouds, rolling, rolling,

And the settled rain, dripping, dripping,

In the Eight Directions—the same dusk.

The level lands—one great river.

Wine I have, wine I have:

Idly I drink at the eastern window.

Longingly—I think of my friends,

But neither boat nor carriage comes.

Laura at d'Verse : Poetics : China - kingdom of the poem

A to Z April Challenge - S

It was with a tinge of regret

                                                                                      Author: MismibaTinasheMadando

Image: Distressed Person (here)

Theme: Art and Colours

R for Regret

Reflecting on what could have been
A feeling of a let-down tugged at his conscience
They were teenage sweethearts growing up together
She was like a sister emotionally attached to him
He was likewise a brother protective of her well-being
They were close to tying the knot even
Each whispering sweet nothings to cherish together

Why was it allowed to go along the path it did
He left for a little while and she did not wait
There was no word and things were left to chance

He was distraught upon seeing her now
It was a far cry from what he had wanted her to have
When in their moments of togetherness
They had eloquently professed 

to sacrifice for each other
Nothing physical just plain and innocent

Of wanting to emulate those successful
Those who managed to somehow 

regulate their lives
Seeing material richness and riches 

and emotional salvation
Successfully binding on just love alone

It just wasn’t fair, not fair at all
It could have been blissful
It wrought a naked path of dire straits
Which he could not fathom
It was with a tinge of regret
That what they had lovingly talked about
Just fizzled out into nothingness
It was a pity, a real pity

It brought tears to his eyes!

                                     

A to Z April Challenge  -  R

aim high to win

                                                                                             Author: Debbie Mccallum

Image: Youngsters 

comparing notes (here)

Theme: Art and Colours

Q for Quadrille

scant worldly possessions 

no bother just determination

with resolve to succeed

and in sharing mode
push the pioneering
spirit, exalting the will

aim high to win

we know our stuff

some little tryouts
for starters is not a crime
just do it, just go!

(44 words)      

   

                

De Jackson at d'Verse Quadrille Monday - a poem

of 44 words and to include the word 'bother'

A to Z April Challenge - Q

no qualms of not getting a decent meal

                                                                             Artist: Auguste Renoir, 1875 

Image: Lovers (here)

Theme: Art and Colours

Q for Qualms

the 10 of 12 given words:

plummet reckless long Bohemians deepest colourful eyelashes 

specious- (superficially plausible, but actually wrong)  

raise

to plummet fast downwards

resembling a meteor to Earth

in a reckless frenzy long undisturbed

the lunatics are having fun

others are utterly confused

there are winners and losers

but not all are lost

the lovers are just as busy 

angels without a care in the world

socially unconventional Bohemians

deepest in feelings just for themselves

colourful eyelashes and eye twinkling 

they endeavour to show their feelings

they long to spread love and affections

sometimes blatantly in public places

specious they come with a bang 

and they are fondly forgiven

not to mess around with those madly in love

they live in their own sacred world

no qualms of not getting a decent meal

nor to raise their stakes in life

but they are happy and

they expect others are happy too!

                 

A to Z April Challenge - Q

MLMM's Wordle237

perfection with extraordinary clout

                                                                                            Author: Dack9

Image:  Colourful Betta, a 

Siamese Fighting Fish (here)

Theme: Art and Colours

P for Perfection with Extraordinary Clout

The fabric of life's macabre vision
Expounding its will on the morrow
Those threatened scrambled for positions
Not to be led towards throes of sorrow

Embroidery set in sophisticated patterns
Salient in shiny scales of colours so loud
Seldom to malign strong lyrics in rhythm
A character perfect with extraordinary clout

Can life be so planned to wield such power
A little fish but with sentiments all on fire
Satiated high with elements regal in nature

Pandemonium unleashed to emerge destroyer

                     

A to Z April Challenge - P

Of Brilliant Colours

                                                Author: Jnn13

Image: Colourful Tulips (here)

Theme: Art and Colours

O for Of Brilliant Colours

Note: Tulips are edible

Does one ever realize it
The wonder of  flowers
The appeal is explicit
To many of our senses

It’s sweet and aromatic
A base for perfumery
Aroma by name specific
Supporting an industry

Its appeal to sight
Of brilliant colours
A darling of right
For palettes and cameras

Taste is another factor
Busy bees able to confirm
In their quest for nectar
A life-giving form

Taste is not confined to bees
Humans take to consume
Tulips among others is believed
As edible and can be taken

Not forgetting the feel
To touch and savor its body
Delicate but a kiss can seal
Any mishandling impropriety

What if the world is devoid of flowers

It would be just greenery without colours

                         

A to Z April Challenge - O

Nature takes its Course

                                                                                                      Author: Wilfredor

Image: Face of Innocence (here)

Theme; Art and Colours

N for Nature Takes its Course

It’s all about face
An image so sacred
A portrait of one where 

There are no takers to others on earth

Even identical twins are different

In physical looks
A person is one and only
No two persons resemble another
How so unique
How so sublime

The wonder of nature
Providence has a hand
But letting nature take its course
The individual
Is unto himself
It’s his domain
It’s him to savour
It’s him to take cognizance

A look in the mirror
The portrait of a mother’s pride

And no one to dispute

                                  

A to Z April Challenge - N

destination unknown…...moving on!

                                                                                                   Author:Mujeebcpy

Image: A Drifter in a boat (here)

Theme: Art and Colours

M for Moving On!

On a cool misty morning
With hazy clouds across drifting
A drifter in a boat comes into sight
Sheltering  under thick blankets
Nonchalantly keeping pace so slow
Drifting in an even flow

Without a care in the world…

Leisurely gaining momentum
To forget life’s many distractions
Slow inertia towards the estuary
Alone as drifters do in no hurry

Feelings shoved to the back burner
Not retaining some for any other
Letting life’s troubles undisturbed
To garner some inspirations so absurd

Just as drifters who walked into saloons
Without a bother they were left alone
They could have their drinks unchallenged
Quietly by themselves and then off they went

Destination unknown...moving on!

              

A to Z April Challenge:  - M

he had lots to learn!

                                                                                        Author: anon

Image: A Football Star (here)

Theme: Art and Colours

L for Lots to Learn

10 of 12 given words:

throat hold blood current rise 

fall everyone shell bed cat

The odds were stacked all against him

Held by the throat a hold so menacing

Eyes turned blood-shot 

He gathered his thoughts

The current situation seemed out of sync

Not a ghost of a chance

So he believed

The rise and fall of his misfortune

The day seemed drab

Dark clouds were forming

It seemed peaceful but eerie

Everyone registered negative thoughts

Not a soul in favour and none seemed to care

He was not sharp in that weak moment

A shell of the *BMOC he once was

Lying in bed how he regretted

The cat was now out of the bag

A slight distraction all it had taken

Once she had worshipped him

But where is she now?

Unwittingly he got entangled

Entrapped in a love triangle

Rough at the edges

An art that was elusive

He had lots to learn

*BMOC - Big Man on Campus

                                  

 A to Z April Challenge - L

MMT's Sunday Whirligig #314

Sanaa at d'Verse's OLN #290

more effective with the smell and sound sensitivities

                                                                                                  Author: Alain Rouiller

Image: Instinct of Motherly Love (here)

Theme: Art and Colours

K is for Keeping Track

I keep trying to be a good mother

It never had been easy

You, humans, think it is simple

You believe truly so, no it is not!

Keeping track of one baby is child-play

You had better rejoice in your good fortune

The most you have perhaps is a pair of twins

Unlucky is the mother with triplets

You think you have problems

I have 5 in the brood

When they were cute little chicks

they all look alike 

But look at me, I know them

from one to the other

Keeping track for me involves smell and 

sounds not physical attributes or colours

I can tell the call of distress from the

specific baby even when hidden behind a wall

Keeping track with motherly instinct 

is the same for humans or us chickens

but numbers even of a dozen 

is of no bother to us

So eat your heart out you human mothers

We chicken mothers are better prepared

and more effective with the added advantage

of smell and sound sensitivities

                                        

Kim at d'Verse in Poetics : The Print the Whales make

A to Z April Challenge  -  K