Category: Poetry

Waiting for the Roses

Here, in this place, this haphazard garden, is peace. The lavender spills into the path, breaking free of its boundaries. The bright orange Mexican sunflowers with their golden pom-pom centers, are blooming even now in late November. Bees hover around the milkweed, gathering pollen… Continue Reading “Waiting for the Roses”

Promote Yourself Monday – November 26, 2018

Hi All, It’s Promote Yourself Monday at the Go Dog Go Cafe! Stop by, have a read, and share one of your favorite pieces.

Awakening

The Chrysalis……Vivid Green Birthing Life                                                                              … Continue Reading “Awakening”

Grey

Heartbroken, she now forever resigned For alas her sorrow had come to stay No bells were tolling, no telling signs No hooting owl on that bitter cold day, When a fragile heart stopped and the world went grey She walks at night praying to… Continue Reading “Grey”

Halcyon

Recite a charming tale as we stroll the halcyon path Vivid memories come trickling forth, fall from our cold trembling lips to rest among the leaves. ©2018 Linda Lee Lyberg Author’s Note: Dedicated to my dear friend, Michael Koenig, who graciously allowed me to… Continue Reading “Halcyon”

Sweet Blessings

Sweet blessings to friends near and far I’m grateful for you all May your heart be joyous and thankful May your table always be full May your Thanksgiving be peaceful Without all the noise of the world ©2018 Linda Lee Lyberg

Fleeting Shadows

Shadows washed in blue, trees painted in grey light shrinks from the forest slips with stealth away   at the welcomed end of a steel vise cold wintery day The forest comes alive in the waning dusky light a gentle movement in music with… Continue Reading “Fleeting Shadows”