Shakespeare, the Swan of Avon no less, used the image in The Merchant of Venice, 1596:

Portia: Let music sound while he doth make his choice; then, if he lose, he makes a swan-like end, fading in music.

Taking up the writing challenge round 36.

They say eyes are the gateway to the soul -how do I translate the gaze from those orbs?

Poems using synonyms.

How beautiful it is, This October day.

Poem inspired by “Sweeny Todd”…

A poem of hope and optimism.

Mina and Hwang, holding hands.

Gently disintegrate me my beloved tomb.

Thoughts from an idyllic beach.