Picture courtesy: Black ceramic mug with red liquid by Zoe, Unsplash.

Sanaa here (aka adashofsunny) delighted to host Open Link Night today and Live edition on Saturday.

You can link up one poem of your choice below or write to the optional mini prompt which we are offering today.

This is a live edition, but we will only have one opportunity to join on Saturday at 10 AM New York Time. The session will run on Google Meet.

Please click on the link below to join us on Saturday:

https://meet.google.com/gmk-hkav-riz

Now for the mini prompt:

I would like you to take inspiration from the opening line of Carl Sandburg’s poem “Fog.”

The fog comes on little cat feet.

The poem captures a quiet, fleeting moment in nature by describing fog, entering a city and harbor, pausing briefly, and then disappearing. Its simplicity reflects the nature of fog itself—soft, subtle, and temporary. Rather than using elaborate language, Sandburg relies on a single, vivid image to convey meaning. 

The central metaphor compares the fog to a cat, moving “on little cat feet” and sitting “on silent haunches.” 

This comparison is the heart of the poem. Fog isn’t just weather anymore—it becomes something alive, soft, and watchful. Like a cat, it’s quiet, graceful, and a little mysterious. 

The poem also explores the idea of transience. The fog’s brief stay mirrors how moments in life come and go without warning.  

Through its calm tone and minimal structure, the poem encourages readers to pause and appreciate these small, passing moments. Its effectiveness lies in its brevity, allowing the imagery and mood to leave a lasting impression. 

Picture courtesy: Orange tabby cat on green grass during sunset by Chi Nguyen Phung, Unsplash

If you choose to respond to the optional mini prompt, then please make sure to credit the author somewhere in your post. I look forward to reading your work and hope that you can join in on Saturday. 

See you on the Poetry trail!