On the move Not able to settle But will write any way. A little here A little there Hope to make it To the finish. copyright 2016 Roxann A Harvey

One boy, one special boy, She peers at me over her coffee cup with a cheerful but cautious sense of evaluating some livestock not in its prime but available at a good price. Her wrinkles and fit frame, my unlined face over soft bulging tummy…

I stood before Darkness As a light from God. The God everyone knows. Yes, that God. I stood there, A talkative child Eager to share His love. But Darkness was empty. A bush full of thorns And thoughts of evil things. Yes, Darkness is as Darkness…

We lay now Where we once stood, Firmly, grounded, The pride of our birthright Draped upon us like a cape, Where we, Earth-bound,  Flightless beings, Desirous of glory, Waved our banners, Over every conquered land of our brethren, As if they were badges of honor, Erecting…

Appalachian Trails Just follow where the path lead Up and down the hill

Just getting into it My wit as just found me Nerves got the better of me Feet in the ground Trying to hold a firm grip. copyright 2016 Roxann A Harvey

I broke a rule today I didn’t know. I didn’t mean to play. I called them out, I made a shout I didn’t know that that’s not what it’s about I shouldn’t have done that, I know that now Next time I’ll just write the…

Anti-Angst Don’t sweat it. I get it. Don’t fret it, don’t fear it. I don’t want to hear it. I’d rather stay gloomy, All grumpy and doomy. Two is a crowd. I’m not sharing my cloud! ©Ardelle Hollis Ray

I don’t want your money or jewels or wind in my sails I won’t ask for the moon or the stars or shelter from either I just want to pray together for the sake of prayer we don’t have to agree on words or say anything at…

The Robot’s Lament I had waited more than a century, After the ancient ones had taken flight. Keeping a quiet vigil, patiently I stood there through bright days and starry nights. The creature came, its ship awash with lights. So small it was, and to…