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close friendship's sad eyes pleaded,‘promise, keep my fight alive',she whispered with intensity,‘all life deserves what I'm denied',she fought so hard with strength of mind,but fear crept in her voice,my promise holds, I won't give up we clasped each others hands,her secret poured its weight on me,I hugged her while we sobbed shared truths,in the face … Continue reading Instructions on Not Giving Up→| Brazanne Muse
I missed the Hunter's moon; its timing eluded me, But I witnessed the highest tide, gently kiss the dry sea wall, A rare stillness settled in me; deep waters mirrored my calm 💞Suzanne This week for Tanka Tuesday, Willow is our host and asks us to write a sijo (or our chosen form of syllabic … Continue reading Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, No. 34, Hunter’s Moon and the Aging of the Year, 14th October 2025→| Brazanne Muse
kick off startskick the footballfootball in seasonfootball fans cheercheer for the playcheer to winwin a trophywin a matchmatch played awaymatched played at homehome goal booedhome team pridepride for their clubpride in their skillskill that takes practiceskill in a strikestrike with precisionstrike to scorescore for spectatorsscore after tackletackle the thrillstackle and runrun very fastrun to get … Continue reading Slide into Seasons – Prompt 8 – Blitz – “Ball in Goal”→| Brazanne Muse
Dear Santa,Are you sitting down?I know you're rather busybut there’s a lot I have to say,and it really feels important,that all is well on Christmas DayI think I must confess,I have been a little naughty,but I really do not want my nameto go down upon ‘that’ list.You have always thought me ‘more than’ nice,and I … Continue reading Slide into Seasons, Prompt 7 – Epistle – Dear Santa…→| Brazanne Muse
Greeting the Morning...My summer eagerness to rise, is asleep and snores away,I can't remember where it rests, I could do with it today!I stretch my limbs out sleepily, think I've woken at midnight,but when I open up my eyes, I am blinded by sunlight!The window’s slightly open, coldness creeps in upon the air,my dressing gown … Continue reading Slide into Seasons… Prompt 6, Cinq Trois DecaLa→| Brazanne Muse
With Winter's Patience...winter waits patientlyto lay a snowy blanketupon the freezing landto settle her claim to beautya touch of magica short spell in timeonly perfect cold will snow ... butwinter waits patiently for the north wind to turnblow an icy kiss upon cloudsmorphing drops into flakes sent downto lay a snowy blanketa deepening softness as … Continue reading Slide into Seasons… Prompt 5. Cascade→| Brazanne Muse
most greens have retiredAutumn has her own cast setto take centre stagebut seasons like an encoreemotive sillagesummer spills long into fallas she drips her heatand leaves, sepia colours,on incandescent pathways💞Suzanne I have chose to write a chōka (nine-line 5-7-5-7-5-7-5-7-7) for this weeks Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge. Colleen is our host this week and found this … Continue reading Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, No.33, Uncommon & cosy Autumn Words, 7th October 2025→| Brazanne Muse
quiescing...dark evenings reposing round the firein semi-hibernation;breathing deeply - dreaming sleepilyof birds on the wing in migrationI cuddle covers and wrap up snuga soft pillow for my head;dreaming sleepily - breathing deeplyit's so hard to get out of my bedstretching gently in power down modesudden starts make muscles twitch;breathing deeply - dreaming sleepilytowards the time … Continue reading Slide into Seasons… Prompt 4. ZaniLa Rhyme→| Brazanne Muse
my art gallerycaptures thoughtsin fine detailI frame wordsin my headfor private viewing💞Suzanne Written for Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge #341 picture prompt| Brazanne Muse
Into the Dark…I feel my mood dip in the face of fallits bright burst of colour – a final wavenature’s bold farewell – in Autumn’s enthralI am held; to bestow a gift so bravebefore…| Brazanne Muse
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the heat of the sunfalls into the drying leavessetting them aflamewith sounds of susurrationcarried on a cloudless breeze💞Suzanne This is written as my first contribution to Val’s ‘Slid…| Brazanne Muse
sound lost in a vacuumleaves my chimes tohanglifeless in a breathless calmcaught in a pause betweengusts that rage andwild winds that fuel thedanceto a timeless tune until surrealall vibrations are…| Brazanne Muse
icing on the cakespreads a smile across my facefrom another world fallen down to earthin the spirit of leaves turnedmy candle still glows 💞Suzanne With thanks to our host Sadje, who gives us 2 imag…| Brazanne Muse
the tree of life grows all aroundcradles me in its branches;supports my meditationas nature feeds my needs,I relax down into shared rootsand rise renewed with strength💞Suzanne Written in response t…| Brazanne Muse
Photo by Lars Mulder on Pexels.com PASSION ON THE VINESeptemberanniversarytravellingon our ownreminiscing all the dayssince we said ‘I do’gentle budsturned into full bloomon a vineof pa…| Brazanne Muse
I dwell in the pastwhen music from my youth playsechoes of my dreams💞Suzanne Written for Di’s Three Things Challenge where the three words she gives for inspiration today are: MUSIC, DWELL an…| Brazanne Muse
eyes can only seeas clear as plain sight allowsought hearts wear glasses…?💞Suzanne Written in response to Sadje’s “What do you see #306” Sadje presents 2 images to use eithe…| Brazanne Muse
wooden panellingstories once told by the treesburied in a book 💞Suzanne Written for Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction picture prompt| Brazanne Muse
I take walks with the lady next doorshe’s depressed and stares down at the floorall she wants is to diebut she won’t tell me whyher cries echo and reach to my core💞Suzanne I have composed this poem…| Brazanne Muse
Photo by alex ohan on Pexels.com orange and yellowmarigolds were prized displaysin my nan’s gardenshe watered them tenderlyall summer they grewnext to grandad’s woodwork shedwhere fresh…| Brazanne Muse
just blackness before me,my fingers reach and touchthe cool smooth glass,I tap to see,both date and time confirmed,you smiling there at memy heart skips a beatin the gentle glowyou’re always …| Brazanne Muse
a snail heads for shadeunder my sun umbrellathat’s still folded downall I hear is tinnitussense a world still sound asleep💞Suzanne Written in response to this week’s Tanka Tuesday, a fu…| Brazanne Muse
Image credits: Tanya Barrow @ Unsplash Aaron Burden @ Unsplash I want to see it allbut my wings are fragile,easily torn by choice,I wait out the rainfor signs to appearthen magically I fly …💞Suzann…| Brazanne Muse
too much cluttermakes my thoughts untidybut I can’t chuck them outI built a mind palacefor memories to livewith wings and names written on doorsbut my palace grew huge,I now walk in a mazecorridors…| Brazanne Muse
Floral fabrics floatwafting flowery scentspartnered withbirdsong and tunes of laughterSenses entrancedcaptured and summeredripened and sweetMy skin turns goldencapturing raysupon its surfacebefore …| Brazanne Muse
Photo by Life Of Pix on Pexels.com When dark demons come to playsense of self is blown awayRagged rocks rip up the mindslash sight to shredsmake hope turn blindWhen energy finally goes to sleepfeel…| Brazanne Muse
Health and happinessAre riches I crave to saveWaiting holds no interestOr guaranteesI spend and lavish them freely; Daily, when they’re thereSometimes,on a balance check,I wish the decimal pointwou…| Brazanne Muse
My pulse poundsat mere thoughtsof painless white coatsI drain into a ghostwhen my blood needs drawnViolently sick – sharp scratch nowDentists are goodwhile my teeth stay put I beg the proverb…| Brazanne Muse
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acorns peepthrough the canopyof oak leavesto the fallsitting in their little cupthey wait the ripe time💞Suzanne This week at Tanka Tuesday, Robbie challenges us to write a syllabic poetry form usin…| Brazanne Muse
Summer draws inSummer is fadingFading my memoriesFading in timeTime to wear jumpersTime to close doorsDoors to the gardenDoors to the noiseNoise of the echoesNoise on the breezeBreeze blowing petal…| Brazanne Muse
life can be hard to swallowwhen down and blue,maybe it’s a psychosomatic lumpthat appears in my throatsilences my voice,prevents nourishmentto pass my soft palate,so sensitivethis swollen uvu…| Brazanne Muse
phases of growth spurtbranches stretch from strength withina protective barkgives warning of intrudersI sleep in my dog’s silence💞SuzanneThank you for visiting a reading my contribution to th…| Brazanne Muse
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I check my reflectionfor signs of where I have beenit seems that overnight I sleptin a world of dreamsthat took me away fromnightmares I return – alteredto face another dayminute changes almo…| Brazanne Muse
Photo by Miriam Alonso on Pexels.com designed to bendin various ways –not overstretch too soonbeyond my degreeof knowledgeextending … gentlyis my waylengtheningstrengthening….not bow downor over ex…| Brazanne Muse
Photo by neil kelly on Pexels.com A Londoner bornIn the sound of Bow BellsOnce spoke a languageNo one now tellsA whole street would butchers(Which means – take a look)If one lucky neighbourOb…| Brazanne Muse
Once borngrief doesn’t sleepIt has no sense of timeIt rises silent and loudjumps on my heartA thudding alarmthat sends my fight or flight to battleGrieflove’s shadowElongates and shrink…| Brazanne Muse
Earth’s Heart Beatshidden depthsripple the surfacemovement stilledunhurriedcovered by distant oceansof faraway landlaid out flatit weaves a magicattractiondrawing linesthat run parallel with …| Brazanne Muse
drink in colour..honeysuckle trumpetsloudly weave orange scentsas fuchsia ballerinas dance sweetlyin tune with lavender and greensthat whisper hints of mintin soothing blendsof tea💞Suzanne I have c…| Brazanne Muse
My husband says I am a nightmare, actually, a ”complex nightmare”, said with love and understanding of course! In truth the phrase probably does sum me up which is why I will use it. Explanation:…| Brazanne Muse
I must have arson in my blood,but see no evidence upon my hands,that set a match to my lifeand left me screaming in my head.I tentatively touch raw wounds -how long my crumbling last.Lonely am I le…| Brazanne Muse
Oh yesterday, you left so soonYou come and go with midnight moonThen leave me pining after youThe loss of you can make me blueOh yesterday not meant to lastBut be there always in my pastTo hold wit…| Brazanne Muse
if life feels out of proportionstep back for a change in perspectivethe light may not be lostjust out of sightmaybe it’s a signtime for a change in direction 💞Suzanne Written in response to Sadje&#…| Brazanne Muse
airthickenedlays heavydenies me sleepas I lay breathlessgasping to find reliefto shake off the oppressionthat coats and covers me like tarfans just circulate old and stagnantit’s time for a change …| Brazanne Muse
the quickest seed to root is that of doubtthose inklings planted hard to not let growbut love seeds lay in warmth before they sproutthe time from bud to bloom so wisely slowunfurling gently grants …| Brazanne Muse
aqua aerobicsno bare bathing permittedclass members only💞Suzanne Wrttten in response to Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction. Thanks for making me smile this morning Melissa … 😊| Brazanne Muse
prized and fragrantrose blooms stand proudin manufactured rowspreened and wateredto mirrored perfection,in starring rolesenvy of the showthe bee lands carefullywatch out for thorns that scratch…low…| Brazanne Muse
summer fruits drizzlethrough sponge whipped with citrus zestdusted with sugar flavours linger on my tongueuntil the last berries fall💞Suzanne Written for this weeks Tanka Tuesday where our host Col…| Brazanne Muse
his tired mind wandersas words get lost mid sentenceI share in his searchglasses forgottenhe squints to read the menuthat’s now out of datewe share aches and painsover breakfast coffee timethe worl…| Brazanne Muse
My nan and I, aged 93, and after a fall, succumbed to Dementia 💓 your sweet scent lingerstrapped in pores of translucent skin,the colour of your eyes,blue like the sea,start to wash over me…i…| Brazanne Muse
My response poem to this weeks prompt given by our Poet of the Week Kim, for W3 hosted by David. This is a mish-mash of versions, with a little tweak, given to me by the N+7 Machine of my original …| Brazanne Muse
Hidden dark side… my eyes glaze overdark they give nothing awayexcept reflectiona distorted self imagehard to fully recognise”Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never show…| Brazanne Muse
summerlong daylight hoursflood sun’s rays upon mereaching full stretch soon to withdrawonce moreshort nightsjust long enoughto rest tired weary headswill lengthen out and shorter daysbegin todayblo…| Brazanne Muse
many moons agowe made a foggy trip across the seawhere somewhere on the waveswe lost our rolling r’sand softened vowels,no definite start,no clear endingsmy daddy’s shoesso clean and shiny blacklai…| Brazanne Muse
spring coloursdisappeared from my gardenexchanged with leafy greenslifted by summer shadesvibrant deep huescame last weeksummer sunnow tucked under thick blanketsof dreary grey cloudswhile winds wh…| Brazanne Muse
Because gossamer threads pull, I can’t break free from ideas that catch and dangleBecause treacle is sticky sweet, it attracts my sweet tooth, but can sickly lingerBecause I know the weight of a to…| Brazanne Muse
Stay in Joyjoyof timeto capturerelaxing scenesresting race-horsesenjoy cutting grassesat leisure in the sunshinesharing days in holiday fieldswhere every evening gifts a sunsetsighs heard on the br…| Brazanne Muse
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CROCUSCovered in darknessRivulets run well laid rootsObservant of timeColour climbs to the surfaceUnited in first spring signsSprouting promise from the ground💞Suzanne Written in response to this w…| Brazanne Muse
