The bright moon, shining in all its glory Hovers over the pristine lake I sit beneath a canopy of stars The atmosphere still as can be Normally, at this hour, I hear the wolves But this night, all is still They’re never a threat, always…
Category: Half Marathon Poem
(#6/12): “Weather”
As I perspire I reflect that this myth of Climate change is, not. © 2016 SP
(#5/12): “Pokemon Gone”
These mindless hordes Have descended everywhere. Roaming recklessly Night and day. In a craze to capture, What, exactly? © 2016 SP
(#4/12): “Uictoria” (“Victory”)
An interest kindled. In childhood, inspired. Those early stumbles. Uncertain despair. Those cold mornings and long days. All sacrifices made. Surmounting obstacles and conquering all challenges. In a quest for perfection. One precise goal. One luminous victory. One shining gold. All the years of sacrifice…
No More Cruising – PROMPT 12
Jumping in the jeep Cruising by the lake Everybody panics When I pull up on the brake “I stopped to see the moon,” I say “Sit back Enjoy the view.” My girl shouts “Oh, Phooey!” When she figures what I want to do The moon…
Never
Have u ever never been held by loving arms Heard I love you from your mom Been in trouble with your dad Lived with strangers who claim they’re fam. Have you ever Never been kissed caring hands caress your face A spirit to fix your…
(#3/12): “Before Darkness”
Before I rage impotently against the dying light. Before I scream incoherently as my gaolers drag me away. Before my vision narrows inexorably to nothingness. Before the last vestiges of acuity, clarity, and dignity disappear. Before I kneel to the inevitable. And shamble off into…
(#2/12): “Red Ire”
I’ve been wondering. What you have been doing. Where you have been. And who have you been seeing? So when did we start to unravel? How could you just walk away? And why did you? I am so perplexed Greatly vexed. …
(#1/12): “The End”
Rosewood. A baby is born. We see the Statue of Liberty, buried in the sand. John Wayne takes his last breath against the setting sun. Jump cut to Freddy’s talons – he is alive! Zoom out on city bathed in the first light of a…
If you lose sight of the moon
If you lose sight of the moon There’s a spare In the lake If you lose sight of yourself There are stars In the canopy If you lose sight of me Feel beneath your breastbone I’m in there