Intruding on an Introvert

Nomads never know when numbers enlarge.

“Ahoy! Who goes there? Reel us in.”

The eager skipper shouts again.

I bite the dust,

Although I must

Hospitably respond. Chagrin!

I shudder, as the boat he guides.

Too early were the changing tides.

Inside I know

I’d rather go

Where downsized company resides.

In bygone times, I loved a crowd.

I welcomed chatter, long and loud.

It seems of late

I hesitate,

I’d rather walk the row unplowed.

The landing party steps ashore.

My island’s teeming with their corps.

Halt my routine;

I’ll bear the scene,

Till they embark a-sea once more.

c2017 by Linda Ann Nickerson

Image:

Adapted by this user from vintage artwork.

This poem was posted in response to these prompts:

April A to Z Blog Challenge

National Poetry Writing Month / NaPoWriMo

ABC Wednesday: “N” is for “nomads,” “never,” and “numbers”

Meme Express: “downsized”

Six-Word Saturday: See subtitle.

#atozchallenge

#napowrimo

#SoCS

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Knock-knock. Whose dare?

 What’s waiting for you out there?

Knock-knock. Whose dare?

A quadruple lento to make a memento 

Aye, dreams, they are fantastical.

Nigh days, though, chaos bring.

By mayhem’s mix bombastical,

Why do mistakes upswing?

Chill. Marvelous and crazy treats

Fill up the books today.

Will favorite coffee, chocolate sweet

Still summon you to play?

In light, extraordinary sights

Spin wonders, call you out.

Then leave your blanket for delights.

Chin up, and walk about.

Come. Strange adventures beckon us

From hither off to yon.

Dumbfoundedness can be a plus,

Thumbs up, and let’s begone!

c2016 by Linda Ann Nickerson

This poem was posted in response to these prompts:

31 Days of Poetry and Writing: Write about a way you honor the past, but welcome the future. (24)

Daily Post: “waiting” (18) 
JNV’s Halloween Challenge: "knock-knock”
OctPoWriMo: “fantastical” – with “mistakes,” “crazy, “chaos,” “extraordinary” and “marvelous”– LENTO POEM (24)

Write 31 Days Challenge: “books,” “coffee,” “chocolate,” “favorite,” and “blanket” (24)

#OctPoWriMo  
#JHC

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Did you hear that?

 by Henry P. Robinson

1830

Vintage/public domain

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Secret Summoning

Maybe sometimes the Creator makes waves to roll our attention in the right direction. Or is it simply because the swells delight Him?

Secret Summoning

A terzanelle of call to tell

A secret sort of summoning,

It rocks me from my tired trail.

A secret sort of summoning,

It’s nature’s calling, all-out wail.

As sand greets water, so I lean.

It rocks me from my tired trail.

Transforming message, ne’er serene,

Sends birds a-flight to whirl away.

As sand meets water, so I lean.

I scarcely sense, but don’t delay

To race the tides before their wave

Sends birds a-flight to whirl away.

A burst of breeze does spirit save.

It chills me so, yet still it dares

To race the tides before their wave.

Somehow I sense the Maker shares

A secret sort of summoning.

It chills me so, yet still it dares –

A secret sort of summoning.

c2016 by Linda Ann Nickerson 

A terzanelle is a poetic form which employs a strict rhyme sequence and the repetition of specific lines. This structure can be tricky to produce, while maintaining appropriate rhythms and sense, but the result can be telling indeed.

This poem was posted in response to these prompts:

31 Days of Poetry and Writing: Write about the most beautiful place Earth has shown you. (21)

Write 31 Days Challenge: What was the last thing you read, heard, or saw that inspired you?  (21)

OctPoWriMo: “nature’s calling” – with “rocks,” “water,” “birds,” “trail,” and “sand” – TERZANELLE POEM (21)

 

#OctPoWriMo  

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Shoreline photo by LAN/Nickers and Ink Creative Communications,

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