Fear is a faceless mask a deity relishing misplaced power the precipice of success viewed from dizzying heights can make knees buckle if one is bent on looking down a true masterpiece ruined viewed as random brushstrokes slightly askew off center if one is trapped in perceptions of perfection Ah, but the sculptor molds beauty as viewed from a place of expression personal interpretation evolving … Continue reading Perspectives
Birds on a wire wait for a day that may never come Still, it’s with deep conviction I hum along with the song they joyfully sing about promises only faith can bring A challenge I won’t shy away from Might be too bitter a proposal for some Clipped wings have made them numb Older than the hills, this thing that may never come Raising our … Continue reading Faith’s Song
Saw him pushing that cart, his home base Bottles and cans shifted as he struggled with one wheel spinning in the wrong direction Was this the life he imagined? Followed her down the aisles as she carefully chose a bouquet of flowers Something in her smile, the one that never reached her eyes, made me wonder about her journey Was this the life she imagined? … Continue reading Imagined Lives
Back when we spent days chasing raindrops and ink seeking warmth in each other’s arms summer passed in just a blink playing dive bars, writing our own memoirs you told a story with just one wink We lived in the moment together we were strong your words, so sincere perfect harmony in every song With you, I finally found solid ground With you, I was … Continue reading November Rain
So I let go and soar to the new heights I crave My appetite for precision voracious, anticipatory, relentless and true Honor those that came before to learn the lessons they gave I question each decision with words and allegory sometimes painted blue I will continue to explore to find a way to be brave Mine is my own vision adding pages to this story … Continue reading Channeling Spirits
Stop don’t run away We can move mountains if you just stay Don’t run away we can find our way back believe and meet me midway We can move mountains with hope and whispered prayers we’ll throw coins in all the fountains If you stay the world can turn around we’ll right every promise betrayed Stay photo: Pixabay prompt: 2016 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day … Continue reading Stay
