The Last Flight,May be

It was a long flight, I just stopped to quench my thirst. Trapped! I can’t fly, It’s looked just like water, but was a traitor. The container,with me diving inside,rose up, Alas! I was plunged into next container, as in a waterfall,hitting my head badly….

Coffee Break

In the quiet breathing space of now, enclosed by the dark gravitational force of entropy, I drink my java of calm At my borders, the flashbacks of blinking lights of numbers, truths, and uncertainties, flickers off the walls of selfies. The shadowed paths of my…

I Found You (Poem #6)

I look And I see you Beautiful brown eyes A smile that knocks me off my feet A voice that makes the angels sit in awe. I can’t help but smile when looking at you I can’t help but cry when I’m away from you…

36 Corn Rd (Part 3) Uncle Davey

36 CORN RD. (PART 3) – UNCLE DAVEY   U  unbelievably underrated, undoubtedly unique N  never neglected a nephew or niece C  casual, comical, character and clown L  laughing and loving all over town E  epic, endearing, engaging and more D  Davey, dear Davey A …

Saint Tony

Dear Saint Tony, Yes, I know you are annoyed At the title ‘saint’ I do this on purpose Knowing you will be annoyed It tickles me To know this will annoy you In the afterlife I do this to remember your fire To catch the…

Poem 7: “The Reflection”

“The Reflection” by Mandy Austin Cook why do i have to see that now? the You that you so masterfully hid from me lurking beneath the fake like layers of  lake muddy under clear – appearing water? why can’t I still continue to  blindly see…

Where to Start?

I want to do something meaningful But what?   I want to be happy But how?   With so many options How do I decide?   I’m tired and frustrated But why?   I want to travel But where?   All of these questions and…

Poem for “Locked Out” – Untitled

Locked out, I’ve returned with hopes of homecoming,  but have found I’ve been erased, blocked out. Empty spaces where once I played have been transformed by frocked business people with stern, gray faces which seem to ridicule and mock those childhood dreams. These are the…

Held by Hopelessness

Here I am, with all hope well gone Of ever escaping this trap; No home, no car, no money– Alone; my faith as been zapped.   How will I ever move forward? Deep fear and despair grip my heart. I only expect falling downhill, And…