The quest is long. Years that stretch Into decades, bones that feel every mile. You ride metal, and flesh, the sea and sky. At the end your body no longer cares To see what is at the edge of the world. Your heart drinks in…

In my young days, my new days All is simple and clear. Sunrise is proclaimed by the sun moving up in the sky. Moving so carefully to just touch my pillow. My toy bear falls to the floor because that is the way. When things…

Mom passed in July. Her apartment is now bare, And she is at peace.

I am quivering in fear I am close to the end of the earth and I do not know what lays ahead The arid desert land is flat There is nothing beyond the tan sand that stretches across the horizon I walk closer and closer…

Once upon a smooth night sailing, the edge was found of the world. Where moon had the sun suspended and light fell deep and fathomless dark. Spinning on a disk with no ending, all planetoids much the same. Like plates, twirling, whirling, the oceans sloshed…

Just wanted to say goodluck and hope everyone finishes on a good note. I’ll be starting at 9pm tonight and go till 9am. Gotta finishe gathering my stuff so I am ready. See you all on the otherside, can’t wait to read everyone’s poetry.

On Thin Ice sleep deprived body drained agenda full   only choice crystal clear this she nose   she inhales living life on thin ice (A tricube is composed of three stanzas of three lines each, where each line is made up of three syllables.)

for Lauri Carleton Mag.pi is the name of her boutique in Cedar Glen, California, small business outside San Bernardino. This fashionista studied Fashion in Pasadena and worked fifteen years for Kenneth Cole.   Because she hung rainbows vibrant colors like the plush toys. I played…

You tell me my aspiration is dead so I search for the murderer:    It was the supervisor at the office Christmas party with the sixth whiskey glass    It was the employee of the month on the commuter train with the third rail  …

A mosaic of moors in tranquil twists Blankets of butterflies brushing moss filled rocks Streams temptingly trickle past pastel painted flowers Stars falling in droplets of lush light Nature serenading a serenity as it composes a melody of bliss