Poem 21 — Letter to Shaunton the Poet

Dear LadyOfPoetry, I know you are well. Sometimes when I observe you in privacy, I notice many things and you can probably tell. Like you didn’t smile and make eye contact with the gentleman who held the door for you. I noticed you waved and…

Woodland Getaway

I’ve found a little hideaway Nestled in the trees A wayward, working Western ranch Where one can feel at ease From the second that I first arrive I know my soul is home As I stroll past the cows that come To visit as I…

Home/less

Roaming Round and round Confounded by The fruition of good things That comes to those who wait patiently, But he waited and waited more, As he explored And slept on floors Never to find The hidden warmth inside Of a family or a home So…

Cinquain #23

There’s a room in my house I’ve never been in before I am not afraid of it And to prove this I write a cinquain.

Lessons From the Muppet Show

Pluck Tweeze Trim I vow to never emulate the facial hair of the best drummer in the world Animal Due diligence is required These brows must be kept in check 24 hours of avoidance may require emergency maintenance

6am

As I try to stay awake through the last hour I glance at the window behind Rip open the curtains Who knew sunrise was so soon? Glancing behind The whole sky changes hue With each look. Pale pink to pale gray To stormy blue Until…

24 Poems in 24 Hours

I did it They said it could not be done I did it Although it was not all fun Words didn’t come easy I stumbled and fell Sleep dragged me into an overwhelming hell But I did it Although I too doubted it But now…

The Way He Loves (Me)

You astound me To be speechless, While bearing witness of brilliance, An understatement of your truth. How did God create you, Molded and shaped you, so perfectly Could it be, meant for me? Fingers laced, my heart raced When you pulled me in to kiss When…

Special Birthday Wish

Go ahead and make a wish Today is your day to shine You deserve all the best in life The world is yours to behold You are a good person With a heart made of gold Worthy of all the dreams You long to achieve…