1)

in response to a monster jam video prompt on YouTube by Poetry Pea Podcast:

dust storm 

the butterfly landing of

a flying raptor 

2)

in response to a video prompt on YouTube by Poetry Pea Podcast:

dusk haze

a shatter of crows

wound the night

3)

in response to a 3 word challenge posted on YouTube by Poetry Pea Podcast:

crisp spring light

a snowflake’s shadow

stitched to the breeze

4)

solstice mirth

a swell of seashells

docking ashore

5)

elk tree 

a cranium of gold

dusky branches 

6)

shrine lamps

san’aa crescents alcove

white dawn

san’aa is an Arabic word for hymn/praise. 

7)

rain ruffles

reclined river

—lush lilies

8)

star-storm haze

pilgrim clouds flock

to Fujisan

9)

square waves

beneath her posture

seismic inhale

10)

dainty moon

aural feet of light

teasing rivers

11)

moon drowns

in Arabian Sea

white albatross

Sheikha A. is a Pushcart and Rhysling nominee from Pakistan and United Arab Emirates. Her poetry appears in a variety of literary venues and has been translated into 10 languages so far. More about her can be found at sheikha82.wordpress.com