Sea, the Storyteller

Sea, the Storyteller

The sea so vast and calm, Looks serene and divine. The soft gurgle that it makes Seems to spin a tale. Listen! It comes closer, To share a secret I feel, Or a tale of love? Or does it talk about war? By gurgling to the war...
Boston Tea Party

Boston Tea Party

Can you imagine, Tea, generally harmless, Became so harmful, That it led to a massive Destruction and mushroom cloud.  Image by USA-Reiseblogger from Pixabay

Kyoka

Kyoka is a poetry form that is used to make fun of politicians or leaders, and to make fun of certain events that took place.  It follows the syllable count of tanka: 5-7-5-7-7
An Ode to Papyrus

An Ode to Papyrus

Born in China,  You became a globetrotter.    You are an artist’s delight,  And a writer’s pal.    You carried words soaked In love and hatred.    You were a witness,  To several treaties too.    Pacts were signed on your surface,  And...