I took these photos last autumn while I was travelling in Portugal. So, with colour poetry, taste the rainbow as the theme for Colleen Chesebro’s Tanka Tuesday, it seemed the perfect opportunity to share these now, along with some haiku.



muted life’s colours
tranquil portuguese autumn
bringing me much joy




blue sky and blue sea
green leaves but autumnal earth
orange underfoot




golfer’s paradise
val do lobo is so green
autumn algarve day

my favourite spot
empty of souls only shells
autumn on the beach
I’m excited to reveal that I am working on my next poetry collection: Do What You Love… I will share more about this soon!
Also, I’m delighted to be a contributing author in Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships compiled and edited by Kaye Lynne Booth and Robbie Cheadle.


Looks gorgeous 💛
Yes, it’s a beautiful country, Ritu. <3
One dat… 💛
Great pictures and lovely Hiakus. Happy to hear you are working on another book. Happy Mother’s Day!!
Ah, thank you. Happy mother’s day to you. Glad you enjoyed and yes good to be working on a new book. 🙂
Pictures, poetry, Portugal… Perfectly presented.
Thank you Annette. x
Lovely photos and poems. It’s exciting to hear about your new poetry collection, and congratulations to you and the other poets in the Relationships anthology!
Thank you Priscilla. Yes, lots going on and thrilled to be a part of the anthology. 🙂
Marje, your haiku is wonderful. You nailed it with the kigo. This was a lovely journey. <3
Thank you Colleen. I’m glad you enjoyed. <3
I love your haiku poems and your pictures, Marje! And congratulations on your new WIP! 🙂
Thank you Yvette. 🙂 x
Wonderful Marje and brought back our time in Spain the heat, colours sand and blue skies.. ♥
Yes, it’s lovely in the sun! <3
Lovely pictures and poems, Marje. Congrats on the collection, and good luck with the new book of poetry 💕🙂
Thank you so much Harmony. <3 Getting there!
The beach is my best place. Lovely reflections. (K)
Yes, me too! Love the sea. 🙂
Gorgeous photos and haiku, Marje! What a lovely adventure! And good luck on your upcoming book. I’m in the same boat, but I’m trying something new, so it’s a slow process. 🙂 Have a wonderful day! 💗
Ah, good luck to you too. All the best and hope you are having a lovely day. 🙂
Gorgeous photos Marje. I am envious of your beautiful new adventure. Godspeed. <3
Aww, thank you Debby. xxx
Your post reminded me of times I’ve beachcombed on beaches with narry a soul in site.
One little beach I found a bunch of marbles and glass stones. I’m not sure why they were burried, but they are in a jar in my home now 😉
Ah, that’s a cute story, Jules. I love to beachcomb too and have a similar bowl in which I keep shells, abd other beach finds.
Fantastic travels photos, Marje – and congratulations on all your projects! Toni x
Thank you so much Toni. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂