Author
Small repository
Place to tell a story
Or give rhyme to full verse
Yet remembering first
It is all about the words
Rare ones as yet unheard
Poignant typed ink to share
A larger world out there
Share your words without fear
Shout loudly so they hear
I’ll make another choice
Shout here and save my voice
100,000 Words
It is time to take a step back for a moment, once again, to celebrate and recognize a unique milestone for my blog. As with most bloggers, I always keep a keen eye to likes and followers and such. But the most recent milestone probably means more to me than any other. Within this … Continue reading
Unbroken Night
There are times when you think you will not get out alive,
When forces are plotted against your plan to survive
Silent Siren
Another talented writer who creates a sensual and sexual world, dripping with the want and playfulness of a mischievous Harlequin doll. She writes from a place of no shame in who she is and does so in a world full of stigmas. How brave is that?
Jupiter
I have endeavored to return her kindness in poetic form. The poem below is dedicated to her and is a poor representation of what it must feel like to be drawn to this other-worldly beautiful woman and be snared in her practiced charms. Thank you, dearest Jupiter, and know I will always be your moon!
New Adages Volume III
This is yet another in the series of adages that resisted form. You can read of my lament in my original post ‘New World Adages’. A long dissertation on the differences between quotes, proverbs, and adages, finishing with a few hopeful additions to the book of words to live by. I added to this … Continue reading
Whittled Words – Shadorma Poem
Shadorma is a Spanish poetic form composed of any number of 6-line stanzas. No required rhyme schemes. A great way to hone syllabic meter. Simple as that!
Totem
Of their cherished ancestry,
Cursed oppression through history,
Colored and grained tapestry
Lunch Break
The cool breeze of river air,
Mattes canvas in primer white,
Broad strokes with brush bristle fair,
Paints din of cars turning right
Greatest Moments
The greatest moments in life,
Are as fine gems in the earth
The Abyss
Each small step we take in life,
Leads to an unseen abyss
