Weightless and Free

Land and sea, I traveled. Three lifetimes of laying foundations among the clay, with clay covered hands, far from shifting sands and tidal waves. My hand to the plow, my heart intent to see the bloom of change among the walking dead. But all efforts…

The Book Journey

Romance, fantasy and mysteries. The journey of a lifetime waits before our eyes But only when we take the time to dive deep We will be better than we were before. The journey of a lifetime waits before our eyes When we read adventure stories…

To Where the Fairies Dance (Pantou)

The bird just flew to where theĀ  fairies dance A dance of merriment and a dance from the heart She saw some few who sang in glee Together nonstop the morning came so free   A dance of merriment a dance from the heart Can…

Hour Eight: O. De to The Last Leaf

O. De to The Last Leaf   Through my window spy the tree Downstairs I hear my family The trunk is withered much like me With brittle branches and no green   But downstairs I hear my family’s cheer My window-tree now whispers clear, with…

dawn

A cool moon keeps watch in the warm night. Her shift is soon over, ready to pass the baton. The golden god of the sky is starting his fiery climb. The circles turn, a day begins, the heat is on. Her shift is soon over,…

#8 Colorado Garden

To have a successful garden in Colorado You must repeat a series of actions First, there will be enough sun, so cross your fingers and hope for rain You must repeat a series of actions to grow and harvest vegetables in the dry sunshine After…

How Not To Please You

If washing dishes could be the best way to show love Then how would you show hate? I thought not saying I love you Or touching you while in bed.   Then how would you show some hate? Should I stop before I’m done? Or…

8

Note: between basketball and other sports I didn’t really have time to do this properly, so I just winged it. Looking forward to revisiting the form when I do have the time! Most importantly, breathe in and out. Don’t panic, write down a few words,…