Category: Poetry

Radiant Light

  Counting the days we’ve loved is like counting grains of sandFor my darling I dare not know where one ends and the other begins Our golden days are as endless as twinkling stars in midnight sky And the moments are as precious as… Continue Reading “Radiant Light”

#Haiku: Crows

black crows on stone crossgazing up at pebble grey skylooking for raindrops

The Rainbow Child, 2020

Where does the rainbow end, in your soul or on the horizon?”  ― Pablo Neruda, The Book of Questions The colors of her changeable soul spill into the world Wherever she wanders and roams with wings unfurled Like satin ribbons streaming in cool zephyr’s arms, Far and wide… Continue Reading “The Rainbow Child, 2020”

Ridin’ Low Under a Starry, Starry Sky

Ridin’ low under a starry, starry sky Where a yellow crescent moon hangs low Vincent, Dali, and Frida out for an evening driveWith no particular place to go. While Frida smokes wearin’ red cowboy boots, The boy-men discuss all aspects of lifeDali says ‘I’ve lived before, a… Continue Reading “Ridin’ Low Under a Starry, Starry Sky”

Autumn’s Hum

“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!”  ― Humbert Wolfe Autumn’s color now magnified by the melodic hum of nesting birds and honeybees preparing their winter homes. And when exquisite… Continue Reading “Autumn’s Hum”

Whatever It Brings

As light spills upon white paperWe contemplate life’s fickle fateCaught up in this capricious state Pawns in play for our creator. Though there’s no point to belaborWhat riddled perils day may bringTo our past we should never clingFor mystery awaits in hasteWith few precious… Continue Reading “Whatever It Brings”

#Haiku: Autumn Swans

burnished copper leaves-swans pause in meditationplacid reflection Author’s Note: Written for Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge No.199#Photo Challenge.