In the interest of full disclosure, I am not a fan of too much exposure. All that light Hurts the eyes I much prefer rainy skies. My introverted heart rejoices Finding peace from opinionated voices. I understand, make no mistake, But there’s only so much anger I can take. I feel alone in my desire …
Unexpected dear companions like falling stars, however brief Gift awe and reverence Illuminating the lonely darkness of life For but a moment. Grazing hearts before they are gone into the horizon Skimming that curve of Earth before they disappear. We, too, shoot across the firmament Knowing not how we touch the lives of others Skipping …
I write. You read. Or maybe you don’t. So I suffer for my art Painting with words As others do in brush strokes. Using a medium common to all Seeking an elusive mastery No perfect equations here despite the many manuals. That which quickens the mind and touches the heart Makes friends only when it …
Apologies if anyone was expecting a football analogy, but this is my annual examination of my resolutions for the year. Feel free to come up with your own analogies if you feel disappointed. I’m sure it’s a theme with untold riches for the sports inclined. For the remaining few interested in my vague plans for …
They’ve got axes to grind, but I’ve given up mine Those edges worn brittle Thinned and whittled down with anger Both sides Chipped and Damaged Swinging not caring who they cut. Isn’t it enough already? Double-bladed exchanges full of hate Each believing they know more of love. Whet stones shedding sparks Starting fires the rest …
I can’t get off. I don’t remember anymore how I found myself here. Still, it spins and spins. The majestic mounts and the mirrors are all as familiar to me as the thoughts that plague me day after day. Why am I here? That is the question I ask myself the most, but it’s not …
Doubt That insidious thief Stealing courage from your heart. Why fear failure so when Standing again is possible, Learning more is possible, A dream to dare? Possible! No pathway exists in which there is no obstacle to overcome. Tempt fate and climb. What is there to lose? Doubt?
People Existing within an imperfect world Attempting to effectuate change in our own behavior Choosing the brighter path in ourselves Entreating with love because hate never gets us anywhere.
I go through life With it swinging there Hanging on a string, One good blow and Snap! It’s fraying from between. When the wind whistles and it starts to sway, I watch with fear-filled eyes Because sometimes hope is all I have Yet somehow, it remains. No one responsible for it Save I, alone I …
My heart is full of broken things And broken things can’t fly But like Icarus before wax-melted wings with yearning upcast eyes I must cast off my fear-bound strings If I’m to touch the sky.
