Tag Archives: free verse

Cracking the Code

Posted on 2019-11-07 by Olga

The crack is before me Do I step over it And stay in the safe zone Or do I step on it And force destiny’s hand * Do I hold its hand And play the victim Or do I laugh … Continue reading →

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Sun’s hypnotic glance Masking a spirited dance Waves sway with the glitter Senses warming to the tune Spellbound in delight Frigid winds surround me Yet I am undeterred To watch and wait Filled with serenity https://pixtowords.com/2019/05/19/mask-pic-and-a-word-challenge-188

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Drifting into Blue

Posted on 2019-05-19 by Olga

Drifting With the blues Timeless moment Engulfs senses

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Drifting Into Red

Posted on 2019-05-16 by Olga

Moment fades Drifting in and out To find a song Layering my life Passioned by reds Inviting creativity Patrick’s Challenge: Red https://pixtowords.com/2019/05/12/red-pic-and-a-word-challenge-187/

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In-Between

Posted on 2019-05-09 by Olga

In-between Day and night Beginnings and endings Twilight illuminates In-between Tasting possibilities Dreams roaming free Energy membrane glows In-between Thoughts and action Awareness blooms Gratefulness flows https://onewomansquest.org/2019/05/06/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-47-in-between/

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Response to Obscure Sorrows

Posted on 2019-05-02 by Olga

Klexos : The Art of Dwelling on the Past “Your life is written in indelible ink. There’s no going back to erase the past, tweak your mistakes, or fill in missed opportunities. When the moment’s over, your fate is sealed. … Continue reading →

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Number Vibrations

Posted on 2019-04-16 by Olga

“If you want to know the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” – Nikola Tesla. Quest for insight into numeric universe Manifests entanglement of patterns Subtle influences string together Shaping one’s destiny Coincidence or vibrational … Continue reading →

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Ancient Deposit

Posted on 2019-03-28 by Olga

Glacier deposit Of ancient rocks Polished By hands of time Once free rolling With life’s pressures Grounded now Silent Holding story Of yesteryear V. J.’s Challenge: Polish Frank’s Challenge: Rock

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Unanswerable

Posted on 2019-03-14 by Olga

Neverending journey Pondering unanswerable questions Stitched in the fabric of time Yet timeless Seeking elusive answer To the mystery of life Encountering a ‘language That you don’t hear with your ears’ In the quiet moments When the senses … Continue reading →

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Entangled Story

Posted on 2019-02-28 by Olga

Malleable memories Smudged by negative entanglement Veiled hindrance Following seasons of aging Dancing wish-bubbles Vibrating in a string of hope Enlightening unfolding story Destiny takes a turn V.J.’s Challenge: Story Patrick’s Challenge: Entangled

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Textured Surface

Posted on 2019-02-21 by Olga

Weathered exterior Textured life Rough and wrinkled Interior unfolding Unseen transformation Story always growing Frank’s Challenge: Surface

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Beauty in the Beast

Posted on 2019-02-19 by Olga

Winter of constraint Slowly dissipates Beast starts to purr Under sunlit skies Dancing to a textured tune Figure appears Out of the blue Warming the heart (This photo threw me for a loop when I saw the shadow-shape of … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Fury

Posted on 2019-02-13 by Olga

Landscape transformed By winter’s fury Ice storm lays heavy On human activity Plans on hold Time to go within Balance shifts To inner life V.J.’s Challenge: Balance

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Unfrozen

Posted on 2019-02-07 by Olga

Dissolving old fences Icicles of the mind Reaching for floating dreams That wander freely Weaving magical intention That dares not evaporate V. J.’s Challenge: Reaching Patrick’s Challenge: Fences

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Playing with Imperfection

Posted on 2019-02-01 by Olga

Frank has posed an interesting idea of looking at a photograph with imperfections and seeing it with a different perspective. The above photo was relegated to my mistake file and I dismissed it until now. A bit of digital play … Continue reading →

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Energy of Words

Posted on 2019-01-23 by Olga

“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.” (Buddha) Unspoken words Escape mind-space Color thoughts Intertwine with feelings Attach to moments Dancing with inner light Vibrating with … Continue reading →

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Road to Happiness

Posted on 2019-01-15 by Olga

Destiny and a thirty-year old wish brought me to this heart-warming scene, accentuated by a snow-covered blanket. (Athabasca River, Alberta) Taught in days of innocence When I dreamed with the clouds That striving for a specific destination Was the … Continue reading →

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Gentle Memories

Posted on 2019-01-09 by Olga

Dreaming again Of gentle breezes Lacy, soft waves Lapping curious toes Cooling hot sands underfoot Washing away winter worries Delighting the senses Moments of yesteryear Frank’s Challenge: Gentle

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Nature’s Floor

Posted on 2019-01-08 by Olga

Nature’s floor Covered with seasonal blanket Order in disorder No need to sweep And keep it tidy Observe its changes And ever-changing presence Winter lays a new blanket Covering autumn’s splendor A gift of crystallized gems lay in wait. … Continue reading →

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Transitioning Into 2019

Posted on 2019-01-03 by Olga

“Light precedes every transition. Whether at the end of a tunnel, through a crack in the door or the flash of an idea, it is always there, heralding a new beginning.” (Teresa Tsalaky) Memories of transitions Come and go New … Continue reading →

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Fluid Stillness

Posted on 2018-12-26 by Olga

Alone and waiting In the fluid stillness Of forever moment I close my eyes And still hear The sun dancing As waters flow Into the future Patrick’s Challenge: Stillness

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Textured Sky

Posted on 2018-12-18 by Olga

After days of grey In spirit of change Textured morning sky Welcomes sun’s presence Dissolving cloud cover Into a recipe For brighter days V. J.’s Challenge: Recipe Patrick’s Challenge: Texture

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Creative Steps

Posted on 2018-12-11 by Olga

One challenge to my self-discovery was embarking on a journey of creative intent. It began with many baby steps and much frustration. I’m still crossing the bridge to materializing my vision for a photograph, but I’m pursuing the goal with joyous … Continue reading →

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Contact with a Dream

Posted on 2018-11-30 by Olga

Dreaming for forty winters Heart keeping wish pocketed Waiting for contact Surprising events evolve Heart warmed by arrival of un-lived wish Joyous encounter on sands of time V.J.’s Challenge: Un-lived Lives Frank’s Challenge: Contact

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Transformation

Posted on 2018-11-28 by Olga

Once hand-made from imagination Novice attempt many moons ago Learning curve reject Set aside Found again Transformed to basic elements Possibilities seen New skills in tow Ghostly image arises From skeleton of the past Creative eye pleased Digital … Continue reading →

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Time to Bend

Posted on 2018-11-21 by Olga

Detour in life of fluctuating moments Calling one to bend or stagnate Divergent thinking flowing Deviation from the norm Recreating oneself Salvaging what is treasured Walking alone, but never alone Finding a new way To be in the world V.J.’s … Continue reading →

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Lost Innocence

Posted on 2018-11-10 by Olga

Storm of the past Still ripples to the shoreline Echoing memory of a dark story When a black-hearted antagonist With a hidden agenda Usurped child’s right to happiness Slashing innocence With no remorse Adult-child awakens To haunting memories … Continue reading →

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Transition of Perspective

Posted on 2018-11-06 by Olga

Contemplating grey skies Dreaming of blue ones That once carried my dreams Now the thorns of winter Take residence in my heart But I will not be undone For shimmering warmth Will surely one day come For now I will … Continue reading →

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Dark Intent

Posted on 2018-10-30 by Olga

Slowly peeling away layers Of hidden intent Shadow reveals itself Veiled behind rugged charm Destroying innocent dreams Unstoppable Until life force sings again Even in the darkest of days V.J. has asked us to investigate the “paranormal” in her … Continue reading →

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Erosion of Distance

Posted on 2018-10-17 by Olga

Pastel patterns of habit Collide with vivid dream-wishes Synchronicity awakens Distance evaporates Given gift of time V.J.’s Challenge: Distance Patrick’s Challenge: Pastel

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Love Never Dies

Posted on 2018-10-13 by Olga

Heart wrapped with memories Gentle soul departed White shadow follows Waiting for day of reunion Love never dies Patrick’s Challenge: Love

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Harvesting Gratitude

Posted on 2018-10-10 by Olga

Gathering of fall’s harvest Revives scents of yesteryear Flavors of heritage Slipping into present moments Cabbage rolls and perogies Wafting into memories of mother A lover of gardens A gentle soul A survivor of war’s evils Calling … Continue reading →

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Field of Awareness

Posted on 2018-10-05 by Olga

Attention flavored with intention Creative eye enticed Blade of grass, waving in the wind Fixing gaze, yet vigilant of surroundings Selective focal point Tuning-out distractions Mindful of moment’s gift V.J.’s Challenge: Attention

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Foursome

Posted on 2018-09-27 by Olga

Foursome standing united Glowing strength in the evening sky Watching distant shores Limbs of time ever-changing Cyclical affirmation of life force Patrick’s Challenge: Limbs

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Character

Posted on 2018-09-25 by Olga

Character emerges Through the twists and turns of life Shining bright Unwavering Soul’s gift to self Baseline of all actions Strength in doing what’s right Overpowering shadows of past mistakes A watchful sentinel A warrior for all that is good … Continue reading →

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If Only I’d Known…

Posted on 2018-09-11 by Olga

Choices made without a map Expectations ingrained of future success and happiness Blind to destiny’s hand Antagonist rises Igniting the embers Smoke slowly overwhelms Red flags wave in random moments Unheeded by innocent eyes Firestorm builds Reactive … Continue reading →

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All in the Details

Posted on 2018-09-03 by Olga

Seeing beyond the form Details mesmerize Fluttering deep in the imagination Searching for meaning Colors tantalize Lines guiding the eye Off into dreams Of yesterday Nancy’s Challenge: The Devil is in the Details Patrick’s Challenge: Detail

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Lifting My Eyes

Posted on 2018-08-28 by Olga

Lifting my eyes towards the sky Questions arise… Are we in the midst of the beginning of the end? Are the oceans really dying? Will the dolphins continue to pulse their joyful song? Will the moon be crying for … Continue reading →

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It’s All Relative

Posted on 2018-08-22 by Olga

Spanning eons of transformation I’ve witnessed the birth of civilizations And their eventual demise I am the heartbeat of the universe I have power over night and day The sun and moon dance to my rhythm Stars watch my … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Self

Posted on 2018-08-08 by Olga

All day long I speak silently To myself Sometimes It’s a to-do list Sometimes It’s catching memories Sometimes It’s following a dream Sometimes it’s a harder conversation Sometimes I catch myself sliding into negativity But I am not … Continue reading →

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Journey to Self

Posted on 2018-07-31 by Olga

Through twists and turns Looking back on feelings of home Smiling at special moments But always something missing Accepting what was A story in the making A journey to self Never found Playing many roles Looking and not … Continue reading →

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Pain Bubble

Posted on 2018-07-14 by Olga

Physical pain is a strange bedfellow. I’ve met him a few times in my life. When one sees through the eyes of gripping pain, one knows that one is in trouble. A recent, double injury left my right leg stranded … Continue reading →

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Sensually Cerebral

Posted on 2018-06-22 by Olga

Cerebral meets sensual Words interplay with emotions Creating poetic interlude Kissed by a frozen moment Fandango’s Challenge: Cerebral

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Lost

Posted on 2018-06-17 by Olga

Literally, my mind went blank No thoughts to reshape the facts No feelings to hide the truth A microsecond of pure reality I was lost Panic glazed my tearing eyes Looming darkness dissolved all hopes Looking for courage to … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Light

Posted on 2018-05-21 by Olga

“I am forever chasing light. Light turns the ordinary into the magical.” (Miroslav Tichy) Moments come and go Storms subside A shadow stands alone Ready to dance Unbroken K’lee& Dale’s Challenge: Living in Your Best Light Patrick’s Challenge … Continue reading →

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Quadrille #43: Creak

Posted on 2017-10-24 by Olga

Misfortune Manifesting creaks in the mind Following each footstep Catapulting into spiral of fear Barely hanging onto edge of sanity Shadows warning of hidden dangers Malevolent spirit sneers Holding out gnarled hand Bitter wind creaking inhospitable songs Happiness … Continue reading →

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Quadrille # 42: Hope

Posted on 2017-10-10 by Olga

Whispering Prayer Hope catches in fragile throat Filling vital spaces with evolving light Thoughts turning away from brooding darkness Surrendering to possibilities of light Rejoicing in autumn’s electrifying spirit Hoping to spark renewal, beyond mere … Continue reading →

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Pic and a Word Challenge #95: Creativity

Posted on 2017-07-12 by Olga

Dormant, yet restless Awakening in silence Passion sparked In ether of ideas Emotional connection Seeing sounds Indulging in the process Tasting colors Painting a song With deep-hued words Patrick’s Challenge “Creativity-like human life … Continue reading →

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Pic and a Word Challenge #92: Ghosts

Posted on 2017-06-20 by Olga

Ghosts of the past Illuminating the view Beyond a park bench With a bluish gloom Some start to dance Slowly coming to form In a mesmerizing sight To my delight Patrick’s Challenge