The Search

Through the darkness wandering,

silent footfalls upon the ground, guided

by lantern glow and the ambient light

of a thousand-thousand stars piercing

the blue-black dome overhead,

a solitary tree as companion, listening

to the hush-sounds surrounding,

and discovering the quiet voice within.


(This poem was inspired by a wonderful photograph I found on 500 px by Walter Patrial entitled "In Search of the Unknown", http://500px.com/photo/41673492.  Thank you Walter for the beautiful imagery!)

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A Couple of Items

I read a poem today that I found powerful and heart-wrenching, a sad commentary of life that I wish everyone would check out.   It's a poem by Patricia Lockwood entitled "Rape Joke" found on The Awl (www.theawl.com)

The link is here:  http://www.theawl.com/2013/07/rape-joke-patricia-lockwood




Additionally, I have new quotes up at The Foolish and the Dead - -

http://thefoolishandthedead.blogspot.com/

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Clouds in Your Eyes

I see the clouds
in your eyes,
amassing like thunderheads
on a not-so-distant horizon,
the blue deepening
to storm-tossed grey,
brows compressing

you cut your eyes to me
striking lightening -
my heart quivers, but
I remain unyielding;
It’s not in your best interest
to give way.

Then comes the rains –
solid sheets of tears
streaming down your face,
and like unswerving water
it dissolves my steadfastness.
I am no rock to remain
solid, unmoved by this natural storm.

Your smile breaks,
sunlight through clouds,
a wondrous light, my child,
wrapping tenaciously around
my heart. What miraculous defeat,
routed by the love of a child.

And after all, it’s only a puppy.

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New Posting on the Foolish and the Dead

I have a new posting up at The Foolish and the Dead for Independence Day.

Please join me at:  http://thefoolishandthedead.blogspot.com/

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Hiatus

Due to family circumstances, I took some time off from writing and blogging.  I am now trying to get my writing practice on track as well as my blogging.

I have a new post today which I hope you enjoy.  Thank you for all your support in the past, and hopefully once again.

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My New Life

You abandoned me to sit alone
as darkness fell once more,
wondering for what I should atone
when you walked out the door.

My life is full of tattered dreams,
and my body’s feeling blue;
you’re gone for good it seems
leaving me to brood and stew.

Telling me there’s someone new,
that nearly broke my heart;
I didn’t even have a clue
until we fell apart.

You left our world in a mess,
there was nothing I could do;
I always thought we’d pass the test
until this day was through.

But now that I’ve had some time to think,
about you loving another’s wife,
all I want is to have a drink,
and celebrate my new life.

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Procrastination

The blank page
broods,
waiting for creation
of word-song,
fear trembles
the soul caging
the muse,
time spins
uncontrolled,
brain wonders:
Will I lose
today’s song
to foggy tomorrow?

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