Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words

Shakespeare published 154 sonnets in his quarto in 1609. While the initial 126 are addressed to a young man, the final 28 are directed toward an enigmatic woman referred to as the dark lady.

  • The Meeting

    Faux halo glows ominous above the serene face A woman sighsnumb to his killing mind Voice of an angel the thought leaping into… More.

  • The Tree’s Top

    Two years old I am sure the top of the treeis definitely attainable Ten years oldmuscles and bones strong midway up the treetop… More.

  • Sailing Away

    PROMPT: Describe the last difficult “goodbye” you said.In response to Fandango’s Provocative Question #153 He would be gone three months, he said. Four… More.

  • Garden Escape

    On bare feet I steal awayinto my garden beneathstars frozen in the dark magnitude of space Steam rises from grassladen with cold evening… More.

  • The Midnight Hour

    The church bells rang out, stopping on the eleventh gong. Crowds were gathering in the street outside, a light rain fell keeping the… More.

  • Storm

    Raindrops slide down the white gutter attached to the blue house The metal is cold surviving yet another Winter’s gusty bite Drip drip… More.

  • Literary Conduit

    In response to Carrot Ranch Literary Community’s February 20, 2023 Story Challenge Prompt Words – Literary Artist in 99 Words Hosted by Charli… More.

  • Double Entendre

    Alejandro rode quickly upon his magnificent white steed. The river behind him had turned white, signifying an early Mountain snow melt. Soon the… More.

  • Listen

    In response to dVerse’ Quadrille Monday Prompt: MUSIC (in exactly 44 words not counting the title)Hosted by Linda Lee Lyberg Listen past the… More.

  • THROUGH Challenge

    In response to Debbie Smith’s One Word Sunday Prompt: THROUGH More.