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https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/a-fast-man.jpg A Fast Man A young Black Kenyan man talking animatedly to his younger sister in a rural Kenyan village, watercolor style https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/trophy 2024-12-02 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/trophy.jpg Trophy A dusty trophy sitting on a high basement shelf, covered in paint chips, warm golden light filtering through a small window, watercolor style https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/the-happy-mzungu 2024-12-09 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/the-happy-mzungu.jpg The Happy Mzungu A scruffy bearded backpacker walking through a small East African town of Rongai, smiling broadly at passersby, watercolor style https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/more-than-words-in-boston 2024-12-16 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/more-than-words-in-boston.jpg More Than Words in Boston Inspirational short story illustration: An elderly grandmother holding travel books in a warm bookstore with her 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impossibly long, swerving airport security line snaking endlessly into the distance, watercolor style https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/a-wedge-in-the-world 2025-04-04 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/a-wedge-in-the-world.jpg A Wedge in the World A small Lebanese boy standing between two towering adult figures with a circus tent in the background, watercolor style https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/the-ball-player 2025-04-04 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/the-ball-player.jpg The Ball Player A baseball player in a gleaming white uniform throwing a ball into the bleachers during warm-ups, watercolor style https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/a-night-to-remember 2025-04-04 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/a-night-to-remember.jpg A Night to Remember An open-air courtyard restaurant at night with warm golden lantern light and travelers, watercolor style https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/the-professor 2025-04-04 monthly 0.8 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young son sitting together in a sunlit garden with a small teapot on a low wooden table between them, watercolor on warm parchment https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/abigail-and-abe 2026-05-30 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/abigail-and-abe.jpg Abigail and Abe Inspirational short story illustration: A quiet wooded path along a slow river at gentle morning light, a wooden bench at the water's edge, watercolor on warm parchment https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/ant-philosopher 2026-06-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/ant-philosopher.jpg Ant Philosopher Inspirational short story illustration: Two ants beneath a mossy forest log, one large red ant standing thoughtfully, the other carrying a giant seed on its back, dappled pine forest light, watercolor on warm parchment https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/ice-cream 2026-06-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/ice-cream.jpg Ice Cream Inspirational short story illustration: A father and son at a 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by a tall window, watercolor on parchment, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/sweet-prince 2026-07-03 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/sweet-prince.jpg The Sweet Prince A warm sunlit castle courtyard sandlot at golden hour with a small pile of worn secondhand wooden toys, a torn cloth doll, and a single leather shoe on parchment-colored stone, an emerald medallion hanging from a peg on the stone wall, watercolor on parchment, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/sunflower-smile 2026-07-14 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/sunflower-smile.jpg Sunflower Smile A warm sunlit cobblestone town street at golden hour with a wooden window box of tall sunflowers beside a weathered doorway, a single fallen sunflower petal on the parchment-colored stones, watercolor on parchment, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/madness-by-midnight 2026-07-17 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/madness-by-midnight.jpg Madness by Midnight A moonlit mountaintop café perched on jagged coastal peaks overlooking undulating dark seas, a huge full moon rising over the farthest peak, warm lantern glow on a small terrace, watercolor on parchment, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/the-greatest-compliment 2026-07-25 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/kingfisher 2026-08-09 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/kingfisher.jpg Kingfisher A quiet forest pond at dawn with green lily pads and open lotus flowers, a bare fallen branch reaching over the water, teak trees and dry brown leaves along the earthen path, watercolor on parchment, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/baobab 2026-08-11 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/baobab.jpg Baobab A magnificent double baobab tree with two thick trunks twisting around each other like an embrace, standing alone on dry savanna earth under a soft golden sky, muted earth browns and sage greens, watercolor on parchment, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/leaving-school 2026-08-17 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/leaving-school.jpg Leaving School An abstract composition of water, light and mist — luminous washes of pale gold and soft blue dissolving into white radiance, watercolor on parchment, no figures https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/trumpet-fish 2026-08-17 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/trumpet-fish.jpg Trumpet Fish Dawn over Lake Malawi in watercolor: a narrow wooden fishing boat resting on still water beside a rocky wooded island, a line of pale plastic float bottles drifting across the surface, fish eagles small against an apricot and gold sky, muted blues, sage greens and warm ochres on parchment, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/hard-shell-day 2026-08-17 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/hard-shell-day.jpg Hard Shell Day A watercolor illustration on parchment: a family of tortoises resting in dry golden grass under soft morning light, one large tortoise with a broad patterned shell a little apart from the smaller ones, muted sage greens, warm ochres and pale cream, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/white-shirt 2026-08-17 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/white-shirt.jpg White Shirt A watercolor illustration on parchment: a small round cafe table beside an open shuttered window on a sunlit island, a folded white linen napkin, a plain ceramic bowl and a slim spoon, a white shirt draped over a wooden chair, dappled light, distant blue sea and a pale dusty street beyond, muted ochres, sage greens and cream, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/zen-master 2026-09-02 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/zen-master.jpg Zen Master A watercolor illustration on parchment: a quiet mangrove shoreline at sunrise, tangled roots in still shallow water, two small wooden skiffs nestled by the shore, enormous palm fronds fanning overhead, pale mist, muted ochres, sage greens and warm cream, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/who-will-you-be 2026-09-05 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/who-will-you-be.jpg Who Will You Be? A watercolor illustration on parchment: an empty family dinner table at dusk, a plain white cloth, two simple wooden chairs facing each other, a clay water jug and two glasses, soft lamplight, an open shuttered window onto a pale Mediterranean resort street, muted ochres, sage greens and warm cream, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/little-defeats 2026-09-05 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/little-defeats.jpg Little Defeats A watercolor illustration on parchment: a calm pale blue-green lake at midday, an empty paddleboard with its paddle resting on still water, a distant hazy green shoreline with a small wooden dock, soft ripples, muted cream and sage tones, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/try 2026-09-11 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/try.jpg Try A luminous watercolor illustration on parchment: the open wooden doorway of an old mountain temple at golden morning, sunlight on worn stone steps, saffron banners glowing, incense smoke curling in the light, lush green foliage and misty peaks beyond, warm ochre and jade tones, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/dawn 2026-09-11 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/dawn.jpg Dawn A luminous watercolor illustration on parchment: sunrise over a mangrove channel seen from the deck of a wooden boat, golden light streaking across weathered planks, dark green mangroves on both banks, amber and coral sky, jade water reflections, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/beijing-billy 2026-09-11 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/beijing-billy.jpg Beijing Billy A luminous watercolor illustration on parchment: a large wooden house with tiered curved roofs in Southeast Asian style on a leafy tropical street among smaller cottages, colorful wooden toys scattered along a sunlit garden path, palm fronds, warm golden morning light, soft green and amber tones, no people, no animals https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/orange-penguins 2026-09-13 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/orange-penguins.jpg Orange Penguins A warm watercolor illustration on parchment of a Black boy named Willie writing at a wooden desk while orange penguins fade into mist and two blue elephants search for them https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/green-bliss 2026-09-13 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/green-bliss.jpg Green Bliss A luminous watercolor illustration on parchment of Tortine seated in a lush greenhouse café as an indoor waterfall fills the floor around tables and tiny fish swim nearby https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/silent-child 2026-09-13 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/silent-child.jpg Silent Child A warm watercolor illustration on parchment of a quiet young girl meeting a gentle wild horse on a mountain path above a distant city and sea https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/matcha 2026-09-14 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/matcha.jpg Matcha! A warm watercolor illustration on parchment of a quaint tea shop doorway on a sunny morning, white gardenias in full bloom beside the step and a cup of green matcha on the windowsill https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/jasper-the-cloud-above-kiribati 2026-09-11 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/jasper-the-cloud-above-kiribati.jpg Jasper the Cloud Above Kiribati A luminous watercolor illustration on parchment: one immense billowing cloud above a low Pacific coral atoll, a thin ribbon of sand and palms, a pale turquoise lagoon, young mangrove shoots at the water's edge, soft ochre and jade tones, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/red-delicious 2026-09-20 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/red-delicious.jpg Red Delicious A luminous close watercolor study of a deep red apple hanging from a branch among autumn leaves https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/hydrant 2026-09-20 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/hydrant.jpg Hydrant A close watercolor study of a weathered red fire hydrant on a quiet city sidewalk https://pembaumoja.com/en/stories/appleman 2026-09-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/appleman.jpg Appleman A close watercolor study of a red apple on a worn wooden table with leaves and old books nearby https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/bench-in-the-sun 2024-01-10 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/bench-in-the-sun.jpg A Bench in the Sun Reflective poem artwork: A weathered wooden bench bathed in golden sunlight, surrounded by melting snow and small icy puddles, with bare winter twigs nearby https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/walk-with-me 2024-01-17 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/walk-with-me.jpg Walk with Me Reflective poem artwork: Two silhouettes walking together on a winding forest path dappled with golden light, autumn leaves scattered along the trail https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/in-the-deep-water 2024-02-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/in-the-deep-water.jpg In Deep Water Reflective poem artwork: A figure floating peacefully in deep blue water under a starlit sky, coral visible far below, symbolizing freedom and depth https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/next-to-me 2024-02-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/next-to-me.jpg Next to Me Reflective poem artwork: A glowing crystal ball revealing the image of a child in a distant land, warm hands reaching toward the vision with compassion https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/seat-by-the-sea 2024-02-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/seat-by-the-sea.jpg Seat by the Sea Reflective poem artwork: A simple sandy spot on the beach at sunset, golden light reflecting on calm waves, the horizon glowing with rich amber and orange hues https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/stone-in-hand 2024-03-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/stone-in-hand.jpg Stone in Hand Reflective poem artwork: A weathered river stone held gently in an open palm, its surface smooth yet marked by time, soft light highlighting its natural texture https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/unsightly-stone 2024-03-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/unsightly-stone.jpg Unsightly Stone Reflective poem artwork: Gentle hands cradling a rough, dry, cracked stone that appears heavy and unsightly, its weathered surface mottled with earth tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/racer 2024-03-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/racer.jpg Racer Reflective poem artwork: A determined female runner in motion, body leaning forward with intense focus, eyes fixed ahead on an endless horizon, dust rising from the trail https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/with-you 2024-04-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/with-you.jpg With You Reflective poem artwork: Two figures walking together on a winding path through soft green hills, seen from behind, their forms blending as one presence in warm, dreamlike light https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/home 2024-04-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/home.jpg Home Reflective poem artwork: A solitary figure wearing a straw hat standing at the water's edge on a sandy beach, viewed from a cliff above, gazing out at the vast sparkling ocean horizon in warm golden light https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/sea-it 2024-04-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/sea-it.jpg Sea It Reflective poem artwork: A person with eyes closed on a beach, head tilted back breathing deeply, ocean waves blurred in the background, hair flowing in the sea breeze https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/into-the-light 2024-05-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/into-the-light.jpg Into the Light Reflective poem artwork: A luminous butterfly emerging from a golden cocoon, ethereal light rays streaming through, symbolizing spiritual transformation https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/your-hug 2024-05-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/your-hug.jpg Your Hug Reflective poem artwork: Two people embracing tenderly with cosmic stars and planets aligned behind them, warm ethereal light emanating from the embrace, symbolizing universal harmony and healing https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/joy-of-your-love 2024-05-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/joy-of-your-love.jpg The Joy of Your Love Reflective poem artwork: A joyful Latino man rolling down a grassy hillside in springtime, arms outstretched with pure bliss, warm golden sunlight and wildflowers surrounding him https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/invisible-man 2024-06-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/invisible-man.jpg The Invisible Man Reflective poem artwork: An elderly Indian man with spectacles sitting serenely on a park bench, children playing around him in soft blur, a knowing expression on his face as if invisible to the world https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/curious-eyes 2024-06-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/curious-eyes.jpg Curious Eyes Reflective poem artwork: Curious dark oval eyes of a young woman peering from behind a hijab, warm watercolor tones, intimate and inquisitive expression https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/trees-within 2024-06-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/trees-within.jpg Trees Within Reflective poem artwork: A majestic ancient tree with deep visible roots and luminous ethereal branches extending upward, small silhouettes of figures climbing among the limbs, warm watercolor tones of green and gold https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/see-the-sea 2024-07-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/see-the-sea.jpg See the Sea Reflective poem artwork: A solitary figure standing at the shoreline gazing out at a vast luminous ocean, warm golden light reflecting off gentle waves, watercolor tones of amber and turquoise https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/beyond-the-sea 2024-07-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/beyond-the-sea.jpg Beyond the Sea Reflective poem artwork: A cork bottle bobbing in ocean waves with a rolled note visible inside, warm golden light on deep blue-green water, dreamlike watercolor style https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/sleepy-dreamer 2024-08-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/sleepy-dreamer.jpg Sleepy Dreamer Reflective poem artwork: A majestic tiger walking along a moonlit ocean shore at night, silver moonlight reflecting on gentle waves, dreamlike and surreal watercolor atmosphere https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/ripples 2024-08-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/ripples.jpg Ripples Reflective poem artwork: Concentric ripples spreading across perfectly still water, warm golden light reflecting off the surface, peaceful and meditative watercolor tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/already-in-heaven 2024-09-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/already-in-heaven.jpg Already in Heaven Reflective poem artwork: A vast pale blue sky with gentle luminous watercolor clouds, warm golden light filtering through, peaceful and ethereal atmosphere evoking wonder and infinity https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/unfinished 2024-09-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/unfinished.jpg Unfinished Reflective poem artwork: An unfinished oil painting on a weathered easel by a peaceful riverbank, soft brushstrokes fading into blank white canvas, warm golden afternoon light https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/flight 2024-10-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/flight.jpg Flight Reflective poem artwork: A lone seagull soaring above dramatic Pacific ocean cliffs at sunset, golden light reflecting off the water far below, subtle smoke wisps rising from the waves, watercolor style https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/the-daddy-question 2024-10-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/the-daddy-question.jpg The Daddy Question A father seated with his two young sons by his side, watercolor illustration https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/bill 2024-11-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/bill.jpg Bill A quiet house beside a silver maple tree with an empty swing, a snowy hill in the background, watercolor illustration https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/sailing-into-orion 2024-11-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/sailing-into-orion.jpg Sailing into Orion Watercolor illustration of a ghost ship sailing toward the constellation Orion under a starry night sky https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/haleakala-bound 2024-12-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/haleakala-bound.jpg Haleakala Bound Watercolor illustration of a Hawaiian sunset from Haleakala volcano with tropical flowers and cascading pools https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/woman-with-red-handkerchief 2024-12-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/woman-with-red-handkerchief.jpg Woman with Red Handkerchief Watercolor illustration of a woman sitting in a church pew holding a red handkerchief, with peach and white lattice walls https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/a-moment-longer 2024-12-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/a-moment-longer.jpg A Moment Longer Watercolor illustration of a golden setting sun resting on the horizon like a globe upon the shoulders of the earth https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/a-moment-more 2026-09-13 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/a-moment-more.jpg A Moment More Reflective poem artwork: a serene Black figure seated in wild grass on cool stones near sand, eyes gently closed in a quiet breath, soft sky with clouds and a distant wave, warm watercolor tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/memories-of-you 2025-01-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/memories-of-you.jpg Memories of You Reflective poem artwork: a hand reaching through golden mist and floating memories in warm watercolor tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/volubilis 2025-01-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/volubilis.jpg Volubilis Reflective poem artwork: ancient Roman columns and wildflowers growing among ruins in warm watercolor tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/diplomat-of-hope 2025-01-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/diplomat-of-hope.jpg Diplomat of Hope Reflective poem artwork: a great tree with thick trunk growing from misty depths in warm watercolor tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/daydream 2025-02-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/daydream.jpg Daydream Reflective poem artwork: a small dark sack dangling from a leather strap with stars and a glowing universe inside in warm watercolor tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/travel 2025-02-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/travel.jpg Travel Reflective poem artwork: a winding path leading to exotic foreign architecture and lush landscapes in warm watercolor tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/hopscotch 2025-02-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/hopscotch.jpg Hopscotch Reflective poem artwork: a hopscotch grid transforming into a world map with open windows and breeze in warm watercolor tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/dancing-with-angels 2025-03-29 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/dancing-with-angels.jpg Dancing with Angels Ethereal watercolor illustration of translucent angel wings beside a writing hand with golden light and whispered words becoming light trails https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/shake 2025-03-29 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/shake.jpg Shake Illustration of a hand holding a fountain pen with the last drops of ink on paper https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/hurricane 2025-03-30 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/hurricane.jpg Hurricane Watercolor illustration of a solitary figure standing beneath the eye of a swirling hurricane, with calm blue sky visible through the storm https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/real-time 2025-03-31 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/real-time.jpg Real Time Watercolor illustration depicting contrasting scenes of global inequality: a smoky pub, lavish seafood platters, and a barefoot child with outstretched hands https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/the-language-of-dreamers 2025-04-02 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/the-language-of-dreamers.jpg The Language of Dreamers Watercolor illustration of two abstract figures dancing and wrestling, one flowing and ethereal, the other angular and geometric https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/the-traveling-man 2025-04-04 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/the-traveling-man.jpg The Traveling Man Watercolor illustration of a bald man hurrying through world landmarks with luggage, looking nervously over his shoulder amid passport stamps https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/grampa 2025-04-06 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/grampa.jpg Grampa Watercolor illustration of an elderly Black grandfather with pipe and oversized amber-rimmed glasses https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/special-day 2025-04-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/special-day.jpg Special Day Reflective poem artwork: a joyful child eating rice, eyes shining with delight https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/cold-as-gold 2025-04-10 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/cold-as-gold.jpg Cold as Gold Reflective poem artwork: two gold wedding rings on a cold, frosty surface with ice crystals, watercolor style https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/currency 2025-04-12 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/currency.jpg Currency Watercolor illustration of coins and banknotes dissolving into birds flying away https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/raratonga 2025-04-14 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/raratonga.jpg Raratonga Watercolor illustration of a figure arching back upon clouds above a tropical sea, reaching toward golden sunlight https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/caught-in-a-cloud 2025-04-16 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/caught-in-a-cloud.jpg Caught in a Cloud Reflective poem artwork: Watercolor illustration of a solitary figure standing on a misty mountaintop surrounded by swirling clouds https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/together-drank 2025-04-18 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/together-drank.jpg Together Drank Romantic poem artwork: Watercolor illustration of two figures by the sea sharing a luminous bottle of champagne as golden light pours over the water https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/the-hourglass 2025-04-20 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/the-hourglass.jpg The Hourglass Reflective poem artwork: Watercolor illustration of a golden hourglass stretching into a starlit sky with a solitary figure standing at its base https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/waiting-for-you 2025-04-22 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/waiting-for-you.jpg Waiting for You Romantic poem artwork: Watercolor illustration of two silhouettes holding hands beneath a moonlit starry sky https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/compare 2025-04-24 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/compare.jpg Compare? Reflective poem artwork: Watercolor double exposure of a woman's silhouette filled with glaciers, waterfalls, and mountain landscapes https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/hot-water-beach 2025-04-26 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/hot-water-beach.jpg Hot Water Beach Reflective poem artwork: Watercolor illustration of a solitary figure sitting on a dramatic beach between towering dark rock crags with hands raised toward the sky https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/a-necklace-for-zawadi 2025-04-28 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/a-necklace-for-zawadi.jpg A Necklace for Zawadi Romantic poem artwork: Watercolor illustration of luminous gemstone beads glowing with miniature memory scenes held in gentle hands https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/floating 2025-04-30 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/floating.jpg Floating Reflective poem artwork: a figure floating in the sky among clouds with outstretched arms, sun scorching bronzed skin https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/engulfed 2025-05-02 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/engulfed.jpg Engulfed Reflective poem artwork: a figure lying face-down in the rain with arms outstretched on wet pavement, watercolor style https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/my-brother 2025-05-04 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/my-brother.jpg My Brother Watercolor illustration of two figures walking together on a misty golden path, symbolizing brotherhood and connection https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/herself 2025-05-06 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/herself.jpg Herself Reflective poem artwork: Watercolor illustration of a luminous planet glowing with its own distinctive hue against a vast night sky https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/when-a-lightning-bug-lands-on-your-arm 2025-05-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/when-a-lightning-bug-lands-on-your-arm.jpg When a Lightning Bug Lands on Your Arm Reflective poem artwork: Watercolor illustration of a luminous lightning bug glowing golden-green on a person's forearm in a twilight garden with indigo and violet evening sky https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/whispering-waves 2025-06-11 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/whispering-waves.jpg Whispering Waves Watercolor illustration of waves crashing on a shore with figures emerging from the depths https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/climber 2026-05-01 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/climber.jpg Climber Reflective poem artwork: a snowy mountain ridge with faint boot prints climbing into mist, distant icy peaks, soft watercolor washes https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/just-once 2026-05-03 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/just-once.jpg Just Once Reflective poem artwork: a vast empty shoreline at low tide, scattered clam shells on wet sand, distant misty horizon meeting sea and sky, soft watercolor washes https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/mountain 2026-05-03 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/mountain.jpg Mountain Watercolor of a single mountain rising into morning mist, a faint path winding upward, soft parchment palette https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/pelican-coast 2026-05-04 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/pelican-coast.jpg Pelican Coast Reflective poem artwork: a pelican mid-flight in soft watercolor, gliding past a single thin bare branch over open sea, parchment palette https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/you-are-my-mountain 2026-05-05 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/you-are-my-mountain.jpg You Are My Mountain Watercolor of a single snowy mountain peak rising through soft mist at dawn, parchment palette, dreamlike https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/swallow 2026-05-07 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/swallow.jpg Swallow Watercolor of a solitary figure floating underwater in shafts of sunlight piercing through the currents, parchment palette https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/starlight 2026-05-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/starlight.jpg Starlight Soft watercolor of a quiet night sky filled with stars, two larger stars glowing softly across vast space, in warm parchment tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/love 2026-05-11 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/love.jpg Love Soft watercolor of a diverse crowd of people walking past one another on a city sidewalk, parchment palette https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/seeing-everything 2026-05-12 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/seeing-everything.jpg Seeing Everything Warm watercolor of a figure with closed eyes, mountains, a winding river, forests and rooftops dissolving into golden mist behind them https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/city-stew 2026-05-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/city-stew.jpg City Stew Soft watercolor of a dusk city street in muted parchment tones, small figures with glowing screens passing one another, a low-walking dog, lamp posts and rooftops fading into haze https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/sated 2026-05-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/sated.jpg Sated Soft watercolor of a single round restaurant table at dusk, abundant with bowls and platters of food, empty wooden chairs around it, in muted parchment tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/when 2026-05-17 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/when.jpg When Soft watercolor of a single open hand at dusk with faint wave-like ripples drifting across warm parchment tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/green-leaves 2026-05-26 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/green-leaves.jpg Green Leaves Watercolor of a sunlit green canopy seen from below, with blue sky breaking through layered leaves and branches https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/questions 2026-05-26 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/questions.jpg Questions Watercolor of two empty wooden chairs facing each other across a small round table in warm amber twilight light https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/sail-on 2026-05-27 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/sail-on.jpg Sail On Soft watercolor of a small sailboat with a single white sail gliding across calm water at dusk, with a solitary silhouetted figure standing on a wooden dock watching from the foreground, in warm parchment tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/uniquely-human 2026-05-28 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/uniquely-human.jpg Uniquely Human Watercolor of a glowing human heart at the center, warm sienna and ochre light radiating outward, faint geometric circuit lines dissolving into organic vines and leaves, on a soft parchment background https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/it 2026-05-28 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/it.jpg It Watercolor of a glowing human heart in warm sienna and crimson, faint blue circuitry lines dissolving at its edges as soft organic vines and a single leaf grow from above, on warm parchment background https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/wind 2026-05-29 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/wind.jpg Wind Watercolor of gentle wind swirling through an open window at twilight, soft light filtering through curtains, leaves and petals carried on the breeze, a child's bedroom with warm parchment tones and dreamy soft focus https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/kissing-a-dream 2026-05-29 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/kissing-a-dream.jpg Kissing a Dream Watercolor of two figures floating in an embrace through a twilight sky, surrounded by drifting pink rose petals and soft blush clouds, on warm parchment background https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/thoughts-of-her 2026-05-29 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/thoughts-of-her.jpg Thoughts of Her Watercolor portrait of a woman dissolving into wisps of amber and ochre paint, partly real and partly imagined, on warm parchment background https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/drink-of-me 2026-05-30 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/drink-of-me.jpg Drink of Me Watercolor of a waxing crescent moon glowing through an open city window at twilight, soft amber and indigo washes on warm parchment background https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/someday 2026-05-30 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/someday.jpg Someday Watercolor of a luminous archangel parting drifting clouds with soft golden light, ethereal and contemplative, on warm parchment background https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/knots 2026-05-31 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/knots.jpg Knots Watercolor of a small wooden ship with coiled ropes and knotted lines on the deck, rolling ocean waves under a twilight sky, on warm parchment background https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/celestial-road 2026-06-02 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/celestial-road.jpg Celestial Road Watercolor illustration of a luminous celestial road of stars winding into a cosmic sky https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/dear-mom 2026-06-03 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/dear-mom.jpg Dear Mom Watercolor of a worn parchment letter beside a fountain pen and pressed wildflowers, no people visible https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/the-mountain-we-climb 2026-06-03 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/the-mountain-we-climb.jpg The Mountain We Climb Reflective poem artwork: a misty alpine ridge at dawn with drifting clouds and warm light breaking over snow-dusted peaks, no people visible https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/dad 2026-06-04 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/dad.jpg Dad Watercolor of a rocking chair on a sunlit porch with birds in the trees, no people visible https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/an-instant 2026-06-05 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/an-instant.jpg An Instant Watercolor of an empty open vintage elevator with brass doors parting onto a quiet corridor, soft golden light, no figures https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/mussel-shell 2026-06-06 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/mussel-shell.jpg Mussel Shell Watercolor of a weathered mussel shell resting on wet sand at the edge of a quiet cold sea, no figures https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/sleepy-old-town 2026-06-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/sleepy-old-town.jpg Sleepy Old Town Watercolor of a quiet old town with terracotta rooftops, a leafy tree, a stone path and a small bench at dusk, no figures https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/grandiosity 2026-06-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/grandiosity.jpg Grandiosity Watercolor still life of an empty velvet armchair, a crocodile handbag, a pearl-studded collar, dark sunglasses and a ruby lipstick on a vintage vanity at golden hour, no figures https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/restless-soul 2026-06-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/restless-soul.jpg Restless Soul Watercolor illustration of a hooded wanderer seen from behind, wearing a long flowing cloak, walking beneath tall Yellowwood trees in a verdant forest, soft dappled light filtering through leaves, warm parchment palette, timeless and mysterious mood https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/tiptoe 2026-07-04 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/tiptoe.jpg Tiptoe Watercolor illustration of small bare footprints on soft sand at the water's edge, gentle lapping waves at dusk, warm cream and sea-blue washes, contemplative and peaceful mood https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/abundance 2026-07-04 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/abundance.jpg Abundance Watercolor illustration of golden sunlight sparkling across a gently rippled sea, seen from a weathered wooden bench on a rocky crag, warm cream and sea-blue washes, peaceful and generous mood https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/three-fell 2026-07-05 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/three-fell.jpg Three Fell Watercolor illustration of three ancient, gnarled oak trees standing together on a rocky sea-cliff, a distant weathered stone fort visible across the water, muted sea-blue and warm ochre washes, elegiac and contemplative mood https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/road-to-kimony 2026-08-06 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/road-to-kimony.jpg The Road to Kimony Watercolor illustration of a sandy village road beneath tall palm trees, wooden pirogues resting on the sand, a small bridge of branches over a stream, and a calm turquoise sea in the distance https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/slow 2026-08-09 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/slow.jpg Slow Watercolor illustration of a still pond at dawn with faint ripples, a single leaning reed, low mist over the water and a pale sun on the horizon https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/love-the-answer 2026-08-11 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/love-the-answer.jpg Love Watercolor illustration of two open hands cupped toward each other with a soft warm glow of light between them on parchment https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/triumph 2026-08-09 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/triumph.jpg Triumph Watercolor illustration of the sun and a crescent moon together in a pale sky above a windswept field of wild grasses and small golden wildflowers rising through weeds https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/be-my-friend 2026-08-09 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/be-my-friend.jpg Be My Friend Watercolor illustration of two figures walking side by side at golden hour, one with an arm around the other's shoulder, seen from behind on a quiet path https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/the-winner 2026-08-13 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/the-winner.jpg The Winner Watercolor illustration of an empty city street corner in late winter, low February sunlight on a brick wall and a mound of melting snow at the curb, on parchment https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/solstice 2026-08-13 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/solstice.jpg Solstice Watercolor illustration of an old cobblestone street in late winter, small puddles of melted snow between the stones catching pinpoints of low golden light, on parchment https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/is 2026-08-13 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/is.jpg Is Watercolor illustration of tall trees at the edge of a calm ocean at sunset, soft muted greens and pale blues, on parchment https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/biggest-lottery 2026-08-17 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/biggest-lottery.jpg Biggest Lottery Watercolor illustration of a long luminous queue of translucent figures winding across a starry sky toward a small distant earth, on parchment https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/a-home 2026-08-20 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/a-home.jpg A Home Watercolor of two adult companions walking barefoot side by side along a misty shore under a pale grey moon, their footprints fading in the tide, on parchment https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/this-is-life 2026-08-20 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/this-is-life.jpg This is Life Watercolor of ravens circling in a misty grey sky above small distant figures in an open field, on parchment https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/raft 2026-08-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/raft.jpg Raft Watercolor of a small raft with a soft white quilt drifting through a starlit sky above misty snow slopes, pale butterflies swirling alongside, on parchment https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/goal-of-one 2026-08-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/goal-of-one.jpg Goal of One Watercolor of a lone barefoot man walking a dirt path at dawn between tilled fields and a young tree, misty hills beyond, on parchment https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/a-path-within-colique-cane 2026-08-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/a-path-within-colique-cane.jpg A Path within Colique Cane Watercolor of a solitary figure at a forest fork, misty lake and cane to the left, sunlit knoll to the right, tall trees leaning overhead, on parchment https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/hidden-valley 2026-08-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/hidden-valley.jpg Hidden Valley Watercolor of a lone figure and a cat sitting before a hidden glacial valley at sunrise, mountain walls glowing in peach and apricot light, on parchment https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/autumn-in-komazawa-park 2026-08-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/autumn-in-komazawa-park.jpg Autumn in Komazawa Park Watercolor of a square wooden table in Komazawa Park, autumn leaves scattered on wet brown earth, raindrops on aged timber, muted palette https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/deer 2026-08-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/deer.jpg Deer Watercolor of a graceful deer leaping through a meadow of butterfly lilies beside a gentle stream with trout, distant fruit orchards under warm misty light https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/lago-frio 2026-08-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/lago-frio.jpg Lago Frío Watercolor of a jade-green mountain lake in summer with gulls resting on the shimmering water, a glacier rising in the misty background, soft golden light https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/the-beat-of-the-tambores 2026-08-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/the-beat-of-the-tambores.jpg The Beat of the Tambores Watercolor of two friends dancing barefoot on a moonlit beach by the sea while musicians play tambores drums, warm amber and indigo tones, Uruguayan coastal atmosphere https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/lobos-on-the-playa-de-bikini 2026-08-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/lobos-on-the-playa-de-bikini.jpg Lobos on the Playa de Bikini Watercolor of sunbathers lying on a wide sandy beach in late afternoon light while a vendor carrying a white styrofoam cooler walks along the shoreline https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/posta-de-congrejo 2026-08-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/posta-de-congrejo.jpg Posta de Congrejo Watercolor of long parallel lines of waves curving down a coastline toward a distant peninsula under a magenta and gold sunset sky https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/colonia-at-dusk 2026-08-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/colonia-at-dusk.jpg Colonia at Dusk Watercolor of an old stone wall at dusk with red geraniums, a cobblestone street receding into blue evening light and a wide river beyond https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/ode-to-an-itinerant-soul 2026-09-12 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/ode-to-an-itinerant-soul.jpg Ode to an Itinerant Soul Watercolor poem artwork: a white tern flying across an open sky above a sunlit ocean horizon, a single feather drifting on the wind, muted blues and warm earth tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/i-am-an-earthling 2026-08-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/i-am-an-earthling.jpg I am an Earthling Reflective poem artwork: A watercolor Earth as a single sphere without borders, soft mountains and valleys, diverse people of many cultures standing together as one human family, muted blues, greens, and warm earth tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/charge 2026-08-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/charge.jpg Charge Inspirational poem artwork: A thundering herd of horses charging across a muddy field, stormy sky overhead, dynamic watercolor motion in muted earth tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/broken-angel 2026-08-22 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/broken-angel.jpg Broken Angel Reflective poem artwork: a watercolor angel with worn, mended wings releasing its grip on a stone ledge and gliding into a soft misty sky, faint golden light threaded through the feathers https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/magenta-world 2026-08-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/magenta-world.jpg Magenta World Reflective poem artwork: A watercolor Galápagos seascape at dawn with a magenta and pink sky, pelicans gliding over dimpled waters, volcanic islands on the horizon, and a small cruiser pointing northward https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/welcome-home 2026-09-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/welcome-home.jpg Welcome Home Reflective poem artwork: A misty watercolor landscape of Dorset lakes and forests at dawn, soft greens and greys, distant rolling hills reflected in still water, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/emerald-lake 2026-09-08 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/emerald-lake.jpg Emerald Lake Reflective poem artwork: A luminous watercolor of a wooded path beside an emerald-green lake in autumn, dappled golden sunlight, amber foliage, no people https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/myself-again 2026-09-13 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/myself-again.jpg Myself Again Reflective poem artwork: a calm Black figure seated at a wooden table with paper, pen, water, and tea, eyes closed in quiet breath, wild grass and stones beyond a window, warm watercolor tones https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/mother 2026-09-13 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/mother.jpg Mother Watercolor poem artwork of a Black person listening to the ocean at sunset as a curling wave evokes memory, shelter, and enduring maternal love https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/birthday 2026-09-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/birthday.jpg Birthday Watercolor poem artwork of colorful balloons drifting on the wind above the quiet rooftops of a small town at golden hour https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/eight-billion-worlds 2026-09-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/eight-billion-worlds.jpg 8 Billion Worlds Watercolor poem artwork of pedestrians on a city sidewalk at dusk, each with a small glowing orb like a private planet, beneath a starry sky with planets https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/i-am 2026-09-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/i-am.jpg I am Watercolor poem artwork of a solitary figure seen from behind, with translucent layered washes of savanna, mountains, coastline, and a green aurora rising above, and a small sprouting apple seed at their feet https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/scents 2026-09-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/scents.jpg Scents Watercolor poem artwork of people passing along a sunlit park promenade, one walking a bicycle and another riding, while long shadows and delicate abstract wisps drift in the breeze https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/whisper 2026-09-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/whisper.jpg Whisper Watercolor poem artwork of a Black child standing barefoot at a calm seashore beneath a pale daytime moon, soft clouds, and a luminous blue sky https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/grandfather-tree 2026-09-15 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/grandfather-tree.jpg Grandfather Tree Watercolor poem artwork of a Black man walking toward an immense old tree with broad branches, weathered bark, and a distant stream of pedestrians and cyclists https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/just-because 2026-09-16 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/just-because.jpg Just Because Watercolor poem artwork of a Black woman seated by a sunlit window with a faint quiet smile, a teacup at her hand and a companion suggested at the edge of the frame https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/viajeros 2026-09-16 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/viajeros.jpg Travelers Watercolor illustration of a lone traveler contemplating a horizon of sea and soft mountains at dawn. https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/el-hombre-en-la-playa 2026-09-16 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/el-hombre-en-la-playa.jpg The Man on the Beach Watercolor illustration of a man with a large backpack walking on the beach at sunset, watched from distant houses https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/ferry 2026-09-17 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/ferry.jpg Ferry Watercolor illustration of a solitary ferry crossing fierce ocean waves in pale fog https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/closing 2026-09-17 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/closing.jpg Closing Watercolor illustration of warm water flowing around bare feet across cool tiles toward a drain https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/night-of-the-strawberry-moon 2026-09-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/night-of-the-strawberry-moon.jpg Night of the Strawberry Moon A watercolor night marsh beneath a strawberry moon, with Spanish moss, a distant glowing house, and an old typewriter on a rooftop desk https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/moon 2026-09-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/moon.jpg moon Watercolor illustration of a luminous full moon glowing through a quiet blue-gray night sky with delicate tree branches https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/hero-rises 2026-09-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/hero-rises.jpg Hero Rises Watercolor illustration of a solitary cloaked figure standing at the edge of darkness while dawn light rises across a distant valley https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/peace 2026-09-21 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/peace.jpg Peace Watercolor illustration of a quiet profile breathing into dawn light over a calm lake and soft mountains https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/worlds-away 2026-09-22 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/worlds-away.jpg Worlds Away Watercolor illustration of a moonlit bedroom with an open window over a quiet lake, a soft linen bed bathed in silver light https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/raindrops 2026-09-22 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/raindrops.jpg Raindrops Watercolor illustration of an elderly Black woman gazing through a rain-streaked window as a young Black man walks through gray rain and puddles outside https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/a-poets-children 2026-09-22 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/a-poets-children.jpg A Poet’s Children Watercolor illustration of a Black poet on a canyon ledge reaching toward childlike figures formed from drifting pages and ribbons of light https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/star-battle 2026-09-23 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/star-battle.jpg Star Battle Watercolor of two Japanese girls and two American boys joyfully tossing paper stars on a ship deck above the sea https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/this-is-it 2026-09-23 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/this-is-it.jpg This Is It Watercolor of children from around the world playing together beside a bright sea under sun and stars https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/my-wealth-sleeps-before-me 2026-09-23 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/my-wealth-sleeps-before-me.jpg My Wealth Sleeps Before Me Watercolor of a Black father quietly watching two children sleep beneath a quilt in warm moonlight https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/the-judge 2026-09-23 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/the-judge.jpg The Judge Watercolor of a thoughtful Black figure overlooking an ocean beneath both clear and storm-filled skies https://pembaumoja.com/en/poems/bullet-from-years-past 2026-09-23 monthly 0.8 https://pembaumoja.com/illustrations/bullet-from-years-past.jpg Bullet from Years Past Close watercolor detail of an old bullet hole in mossy tree bark with rust-colored streaks https://pembaumoja.com/en/sayings/it-doesnt-cost-to-be-nice 2026-08-09 monthly 0.7 https://pembaumoja.com/en/sayings/a-greeting-is-a-sunrise 2026-08-09 monthly 0.7 https://pembaumoja.com/en/sayings/he-who-excludes-others 2026-08-09 monthly 0.7 https://pembaumoja.com/en/sayings/make-the-other-a-brother 2026-08-11 monthly 0.7 https://pembaumoja.com/en/sayings/we-are-each-others-greatest-wealth 2026-08-11 monthly 0.7 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