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.

  • Spoke to the Sea

    I spoke with the Sea today and she talked with me Old friends together again basking in the warm summer sun Her waves… More.

  • If I Wish

    .….. upon a starwould it take me where you are would it turn backthe hands of time put us on a different track… More.

  • Reaching

    One pulls away the other moves forward reaching A back is turned a hand thrown out reaching Fingers stretch across the miles reaching… More.

  • Inside Ocracoke Lighthouse

    Ocracoke Lighthouse, NC More.

  • Validation

    When you stay and listen until I finish my story Instead of turning away to go about your day When you shake your… More.

  • AWAY ….

    Away, fly far away from herefrom the chaos and confusion to a place structured and free More.

  • Lens-Artists Challenge #356 – Quiet Hours

    In response to pictorial prompt #356 by Stupidity Hole More.

  • Expectations Released

    In response to Monday Poetry Prompt: RelinquishPosted by Bartholomew Barker at Living Poetry Relinquish expectations! Expectations of everlasting care and love, receiving as… More.

  • Summer Season

    A hot breeze caresses my face the smell of coconut oil wafts from the people laden on shore Children squeal with heightened delight… More.

  • The Waitress

    The waitress, a female server walks by my singly occupied table several times before stopping to take my drink order She turns to… More.