April is one of my favorite months. Spring is in full bloom, Long Island days seem slightly sunnier…and it’s poetry month. To put you in the poem frame of mind, here’s a haiku I wrote, just for you.
Poetry
Sensory snapshot in words
Lines, rhymes, alliteration, stanzas
Rhythm rolling off my tongue
When I’m in the mood for a little poetry pick-me-up but don’t have the energy left to write my own, I surf on poetry websites. The next poem is courtesy of www.OnlyPoems.com.:
Palm trees sway
To the beat of the drums
As my plane lands
My Caribbean escape awaits
I dip my feet
Into the refreshing warm water
The ocean sweeps me away
To my personal paradise
Shimmering scales
Crystal blue water
A blissful sight
The burning red sun
Battles the soft ocean breeze
My toes dig deeper into the sand
I don’t want to leave
The reef is a playground
To all curious creatures
And the seaweed rocks back and forth
To the rhythm of the water
In shades of orange, yellow, and pink
As it settles to rest
Sinking beneath the ocean waves
by Peyton Alexis
Do you like poetry? Why or why not? If you like poetry, do you have any favorite poets or related websites you’d recommend?
P.S. – If you’re not into poetry, no worries. Next week’s post will be written in prose. 🙂