Tag: Poem

To Blame the Moon

Posted on February 27, 2019 by

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When the waning moon is but a sliver does it kiss the sky good-bye,and when the night is at it’s darkest, does it breath a heavy sigh and blame the moon for leaving it alone with the twinkling stars? And once the radiant orb… Continue Reading “To Blame the Moon”

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Come, Sip

Posted on February 26, 2019 by

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Come, sip with me my darling this fine sherry of Spain, I’ll regale you with my devilish stories and once again, in the prevailing shadows of dancing candlelight your eyes will meet mine and we will dine on the love in each other’s eyes.… Continue Reading “Come, Sip”

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Frozen Notes

Posted on February 26, 2019 by

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All it takes is one single tiny thought to tip the universe and move your heart to create a piece of art that sings with the voices of the ancients. An icy stage where musicians play their souls in tune with the majestic earth.… Continue Reading “Frozen Notes”

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Grieving Trees

Posted on February 25, 2019 by

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who is it that grieves, the wind blowing through his beard, for late autumn? (C) Matsuo Basho (Tr. R.H.Blyth) live oaks weep with spanish mossyearning for the cooling breeze Carpe Diem Tan Renga

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Snow on Superstitions

Posted on February 24, 2019 by

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snow on the mountainsfrost covered roofs, cold mornings-late spring arrival Author’s Note: This was taken yesterday about 10 minutes from our house. It is a highly unusual sight for us. We have had a cold, wet winter, at least for Mesa Arizona! Imaginary Garden… Continue Reading “Snow on Superstitions”

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This Poem is a Thunderstorm, a Desert Wash and Wildflowers

Posted on February 24, 2019 by

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This poem is a thunderstorm raging across the scrubby desertlightning striking mammoth saguaros, leaving behind a spectral skeleton to rot in the coming hot summer sunThis poem is the sound of cold plops of rain hitting dry earth. This poem is a flooding wash,… Continue Reading “This Poem is a Thunderstorm, a Desert Wash and Wildflowers”

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Plume Grass

Posted on February 23, 2019 by

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While you decline to cry, high on the mountainside a single stalk of plumegrass wilts. © Ō no Yasumaro (circa 711), (Tr. Michael R. Burch) drying in the golden sunbreeze spreading delicate wisps Carpe Diem Tan Renga

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