Romeo and Juliet, star crossed lovers of yore, Destined to a heartless end by familial animus Forever doomed forever more, Succumbing to the patriarchal rivalries How so this adolescent aspiration Saw through this acrimony, And dreamed of bliss and celebration, and matrimonial ceremony. The treachery…

Dear Doctor Here you are again, On our TV screens again. Showing us that it’s what’s inside That matters, no matter the face. One person can make a difference, Fixing things with a screwdriver – One thing at a time. Call you, in your little…

Strange shadows reside in my path Unseen arms encircling me around Don’t know my future Don’t know my past Whatever it is it is THIS moment Heat of this moment accentuates My heart beat This very moment is All lit-up, Rest is dark Why would…

Black cat, haughty, proud. Staring through me, seems to know. Tell me who you are?

I passed the flower seller’s White van Parked on the side of a Six-lane road Like it always is On the weekend. But today Instead of sheltering in the shade Of her blue awning, She danced around the nearest light pole. “Now that ought to…

Be careful, Rapunzel I ask this of thee; Let not down your guard For your own safety. With so many missing I shall go Mama Bear; If someone ever hurts you Their death I declare! You may think I’m bossy Some day you’ll understand; When…

Dear Emily- Poem #7 for Poetry Half Marathon   Dear Emily-   Thank you for your words today written centuries ago. Their wisdom has more meaning Than ever you would know.   Wise words you provide Take flight from my page, Resting in imagination they…

In the early morning Before the dawn The stillness surrounds until The sun slowly rises over the hill   Then the shrill noise Heralding the beginning of a new day   One lonely Lorikeet Flies directly to the bird feeder In haste and heightened expectation…

  Some Lessons in life are best learned through pain Some times we must lose In order to gain Some times we must fail In order to know Some times we must be hurt In order to grow Pain is temporary you know You have…

Dear my heart All this worldly fanfare is not for me I am all alone in this festivity I don not want to stay where I feel restless No one understands my pain Every one is obsessed with self interest There is no point sharing…