Ramblin’ Man

Child of the 70’s I am probably a half-a-decade behind that musically favoring the 60’s Not much into the Allmans though lots of friends certainly were rearview-mirroring my peers I get it now because I lived it then Lord, I was born a ramblin’ man…

Wisdom of the child

I was not even one year-old When my inquisitive nature Dipped my li’l hand on fluid white Burning all the baby cell to ruin.   Pathetic was my condition With a massive dressing on And baby child have no freedom But this was the call…

The Soul’s cry

Let us go then, you and I To the mountain castle Over the east horizon.   To the mountain castle Which is explicit outside But inside is dark and dingy.   Over the east horizon Which was always calling on As if I have some…

The Signs

Tales of tea and tarot decks Voodoo priestesses and lords Precious gems and stones cut raw Oils and scents and trunks galore Witches brew and boiling potions Magic spells cast on wild shores Ouija boards that channeled spirits Cuban cigars, dark rum, folklore Genies waiting…

Living on a Prayer (prompt 30, Hour 24)

My family was never really religious. We were a mixed family, Catholic and Assembly of God. Both had strict dogmas that prevented them from marrying outside their faiths, so, of course, that is what Mom and Dad wanted to do. They succeeded. The Catholics won,…

I Want To Break Free (2019 Poem 24)

morning has broken should i stay or should i go fly like an eagle i want to break free boulevard of broken dreams with or without you killing me softly another one bites the dust how deep is your love the final countdown we didn’t…

To Find You

I look for you. A status on a timeline. I look for you and your stories. I search for you among The masses, Hoping to find you are well. I think of you when a picture comes up. I laugh and reminisce About when we…

A Certain Blue

A Certain Blue Virginia Carraway Stark It all started with the Empress Napoleon She wore a dress of a particular hue Of a very particular blue And it made a splash No one remembers the dress But if you know a thing or two And…

Home Sweet Home

Home is where you drop your mask, forge your armored disguise Doesn’t mean they’re always wrong Sometimes you’ve got to be strong Even when it feels like the world’s falling down, You can still come around Different times and different places sometimes familiar, sometimes strangers…