Carpe Diem Field of Flowers + The Legend of Seacliffe House: Daisies After the Storm

around the mansion

daisies standing strong together

after the storm

around the mansion

dark shapes lurk in the shadows

even in daylight

daisies standing strong together

like my companions and I

these wonderful friends

after the storm

we concentrate on our work

we stand together

Chèvrefeuille & Cie

Notes:

The "sleigh" of this Troiku was created by Chèvrefeuille. The Three Horses of the Apocalypse were wrangled by me.

I always appreciate the inspiration for a poem relating to a Team Netherworld WIP, in this case, The Legend of Seacliffe. After a tumultuous night riding through a terrible storm to take his mother away from the brutal Diamantina Lamb, mistress of Lambswood, Randal Messana finds shelter and kindly assistance from the servants at the mysterious Seacliffe House. As the sun rises and dries the rain, he notices a patch of daisies thriving in a meadow a slight distance behind the house as he is assisting his new companions with their chores.

Troiku Challenge 2019: Day 17: Breathing Silence

Image by Radoan Tanvir from Pixabay

alone on the beach

only the cries of seagulls -

breathing silence

alone on the beach

wondering what lies ahead

another sunrise

only the cries of seagulls

if I could understand them

what would they tell me?

breathing silence

trying to calm this feeling

that all is not well

~Chèvrefeuille & Cie~

Notes:

The "sleigh" of this Troiku was created by Chèvrefeuille. The Three Horses of the Apocalypse are my responsibility.

This poem is part of my Seacliffe Series, in reference to my WIP, The Legend of Seacliffe House. These poems focus on the thoughts of my protagonist, Randal Messana, as he finds himself in a strange new situation after rescuing his mother from the brutal Diamantina Lamb and fleeing the cursed Lambswood Manor. The story is primarily a homage to Edgar Allan Poe and it may or may not ever be published. Either way, I hope some of you enjoy the poetry inspired by the tale!

Weekend Meditation #88: Crossroads Haiku: Sea Cliffs

Cliffs of Moher

I

coming to sea cliffs

the off-shore breeze raises

a flower fragrance

coming to sea cliffs

escaping from my old life

what awaits in mist

the off-shore breeze raises

the mist dissipates slightly

the waves roll to shore

a flower fragrance

mingles with kelp and decay

dead fish lies on sand

II

curving with the land

a rainbow of clouds

moves out to sea

curving with the land

I watch the horizon form

as mist fades away

a rainbow of clouds

with sunrise colors appear

driving away dark

moves out to sea

the darkness, seagulls, and waves

I watch the world form

~Cie~

Notes:

Once again I thought of my story, The Legend of Seacliffe, and it's protagonist, Randal Messana. The poem allows readers to see through his eyes. (Or, as I initially spelled it, to sea through his eyes.)

Here is my first poem in what I am now calling the Seacliffe Series.
The "sleighs" of these Troiku were composed by Jane Reichhold (1937 - 2016). I am responsible for any unruly "horses."