Hello! Welcome back to the first Poetics prompt for 2025! Melissa here from Mom With a Blog. I hope you rung in the new year with loved ones and happiness. I pray that your year ahead is filled with peace and beauty. Speaking of which…
I have long been an admirer of the photography pursuits of fellow blogger, Michael Sammut. He captures the beauty of the natural world during his travels. Among his photography are many birds, insects, and others. For this Poetics prompt, I’d like to feature some of his photography.
Your mission today, if you choose to accept it, is to write a poem in response to one of the photos featured here. Let the beauty of the natural world inspire you.
Please show us (in your post) which image you choose! All of the photography included herein is used with permission of Michael Sammut. Please credit him as photographer of the image you choose for your poem.
If you’re new, here is how to join us:
- Write a poem in response to the prompt.
- Enter your name and a link directly to the post containing your poem into Mr. Linky. Remember to check the box to accept use/privacy policy.
- Read other poets’ work as they enter their links into Mr. Linky. Check back as more will be added.
- Please link back to dVerse from your post.
- Have a wonderful time!🎉
‼️Mr. Linky will remain open until 3pm EST on Thursday, January 9, 2025.‼️
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Good evening poets, and thank you Melissa for hosting with an image prompt, which I love, and these images are gorgeous! I hope you like my poem.
Aren’t they? I love his photography. I tell him he should sell prints.🤩 Heading over to read now!
Thank you for hosting Melissa, our first Poetics for 2025. Gorgeous photos of nature.
Welcome back to all our poets. I look forward to reading your poems.
Thanks, Grace! I thought it would be a bright way to start off Poetics for the New Year.🤗
I love to write to images, even though it feels very distant with such tropical theme
Me, too. I did think of that, being it’s winter here. Then I thought, there’s no time like the present!
Welcome back, my lovely poets. We are rising out of the ashes of yesterday’s burning haibun. If you’re feeling adventurous, we have homemade firewater, or “Paia Wara” to pass around; or if you’re not keen on feeling the burn, we have Papua New Guinean coffee. Try Kaukau na Painap (pineapple and sweet potato skewers grilled and served with butter); or fried plantains. For dessert we have banana cake to go with that cup of coffee. As always, I’ll get you anything you like. Happy to see you all and here’s to a wonderful 2025!🥳
What a tropical delight you are serving Melissa. I would like to try that kaukau na painap with a banana cake. Thank you for kicking off our Poetics for 2025. Cheers!!!
Absolutely, Grace! Enjoy!🍍🍠
Hello everyone and good wishes to all for the New Year. 🙂 Thanks for hosting, Melissa. As a bird-lover, this was a delight. It was interesting to research some of them as well. I would love some of that banana cake with a Chai tea.
Hi Mish! So happy to see you. I’m glad you liked the prompt. What poet doesn’t like birds I wonder. A chai tea and banana cake coming up!
hi all
what a great prompt Melissa. some fantastic pics to choose from.
rog
Hi Rog! Happy New Year!
Happy new year
Hello everyone! Thanks for the delightful photos to write to, Melissa. What a wonderful to way to start off poetics in the new year!
Hi Dora! Happy you enjoyed the prompt.❤️
Hey Melissa,
Great to see you hosting here. What stunning photos. There are so many inspiring photography bloggers. Thanks for highlighting this one. I will see what I can get down on paper. It is always fun to join in this community.
Wishing you all good things,
Ali
And you, Ali! I like sharing other people’s work when I can. Helping each other out. I hope to see you soon!❤️🙏🏻
Stunning photos, Melissa! ❤️
Check out Michael’s blog for more of his work!
Lovely prompt Melissa…really good.
WordPress driving me crazy, hope the birds and butterflies eat the bugs…and caused me to I arrive late to the bar….I’d better not have coffee…something in a big glass…if you are still open that is!
We are always open. If no one’s here, just help yourself.🍺
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Ain, I just read your beautiful poem but, I am unable to leave a comment. Stay safe…
Oh thank you! Am sorry am not on WordPress…I just despair of them..
Melissa thank you for the wonderful selection of artwork. It was a tough choice as they are all beautiful.
Nature is truly miraculous.🦋
A great prompt, Melissa. The photos are really great. Thanks for hosting!
Thank you, Dwight! Check out Michael’s blog for more amazing work!
You are welcome. I will do that.
Hi Melissa! I’m all eyes. How about some cheesecake?
👀 Here you go, Nolcha.🥮
A lovely prompt, Melissa
Thank you, Robbie!
Amazing photos, Sammut!
Thanks for hosting, Melissa, great prompt.
I’ll have just some fresh ginger tee as it’s morning here.
Oh my goodness. Horrible host am I. All the tea for you!🫖🫖🫖
Hi Melissa! Love the images. It’s afternoon here and I would love a slice of banana cake with coffee.
Banana cake and coffee coming your way.🥮☕️
Oh, thanks so much! Just what I needed this cold evening. ❤️
Beautiful photos! I hope to find a moment to write a poem about one of them.
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
Michael’s photos are fantastic!
Wow, thanks Melissa, what a great set of photographs by Michael.
Indeed! Happy to see you, Paul.☺️
Hi Melissa! Thank you for hosting and for the prompt!
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Melissa – I accidentally posted as Kerfe on Mister Linky – could you please delete that entry?
Thanks!
Deleted.✅
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Moving slow, but thrilled to be moving. Thank you for hosting Melissa… 👍🏼✌🏼🫶🏼
As long as we’re moving!
Hi Melissa, sorry I missed the deadline but here’s my post
Thanks, Sadje.😊
My pleasure
Unfortunate for me, I was a day and a half late on getting my post on the Linky tool, however, I adored this prompt. Here’s a link to my post inspired by this prompt if anyone wants to read it…. Happy New Year!
https://septemberhearttohearts.wordpress.com/2025/01/12/i-wish/
I’m very late to this beautiful prompt, Melissa. Didn’t get the time to write. But I’ve come up with a short poem today, thanks for hosting.
Groovy Photos! Perfect for this!
The butterflies!❤️
Aren’t they beautiful!
Gorgeous!