September 2024

Picture Time

Smile- no not like that,Smile, free and gentle,Just smile- don’t be so fakeCOME ON. SMILE. It’s…
Enemy

A coward hides in places,Lurking in folds in my brainThat hold your ancient imageLike a saint…
Porch View

I once passed an oak that grew at an angle55 or 40 degrees to the right,…
Briar

In a forgotten time, banished to stout barricadesOf conveniently barbed, blackberry brambleCondemned by hedges to listen…
When life returns

When life returns to me again, will I regretThe rampant regression from my goal.And, if I…
As I Wander

I’ll glide right through wetlands, wasting a day or twoWith my watery kin, who dwell content…
Breathe II

Since when was I not allowed to breathe?When it’s the most human of thingsSince when did…
Breathe

Am I allowed to breathe?Horde the air to fill my lungsTo inhale smoothly,Without shakes or quiversTo…
Outside

A flocks of turkeys in the yard,Chattering gray squirrels running byBlue tail lizards skirt the pavementUnder…
Ticking

I hate the eternal ticking of the iron clock over my left shoulderIt fills the silence…
Waisting

Maybe tomorrow I’ll start looking for dreams.I’ll live today in forevers and inevitabilities.Locked into this ever…
Aphrodite Musings

Midnight walks on the beach Barefoot on the sand Smiling wide with sparkling eyes Laughing over…
Aphrodite

Distant seashells and sand scapesSaturated my salty perception of you.Shrouded in love, desire, steadfast will,Waited a…
Poise

Ocean’s mist clings to your selfless smileRefracting strength and charmPearls and perfumeAdorn perfectionYour bravery of warmth…
Wildflower

August’s raging heat dried my wildflowers out,Fire bloomed beneath the mountain of clouds.Desperation drained my blood…
Come September

Wake the windAnd toast the leavesEcho the sparrowsAnd dance with the beesRipen the grapesAnd drop apples…
Can’t

Can’t cryCan’t laughCan’t breathCan’t danceCan’t waitCan’t leaveCan’t runCan’t moveCan’t grieveCan’t giveCan’t hopeYou’ll see
Grayscale

A flare up of defiance for lost rebellion of youth,Loving and fighting were mind numbing proofThrough…
i’m fine.

“I feel bad” or “like sad”, all the words you just saybecome “I’m fine” and “I’m…