<text of above poem> “Our Art” defines /circuitous pathways to find a place of one’s own journeys through time and place in images and words that give voice to /realities adapting to a new world from where /stories began draw upon /memories and /narratives research /meaning books /will illuminate each /story the space that images … Continue reading FOUND POETRY: “Our Art”
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POEM: “Mona Lisa Survives”
Photo by Christie Photography on Pexels.com “Mona Lisa Survives” lovely lady, beneath your midnight veil, no one suspects the trials you have endured doused in acid, stoned by man, you withstood the brandished blade without a single scratch though those attacks prompted the glass that parts you from us now. still, ugly souls assault you … Continue reading POEM: “Mona Lisa Survives”
POEM: “sunflowers and soup”
Sunflower in the dark shade by eberhard grossgasteiger is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0 “sunflowers and soup” rain does not touch these blooms dried brightly, yet somehow sad deprived of sun within hallowed walls beneath thin glass that sunless shines only with the flash of a bulb their Warhol-esque protest a mockery of his work to … Continue reading POEM: “sunflowers and soup”
POEM: “a shared cup”
Photo by lilartsy on Pexels.com “a shared cup” first we sit place coats on backs of chairs make ourselves comfortable as we ease into place talking of nothing we let the tea steep boiling water unfurls dried leaves full green tips unfold their agony within their porcelain prison unleashing hidden flavors they release the scent … Continue reading POEM: “a shared cup”
POEM: “shield”
“shield” during months or years of peace his wife has been polishing--the shield blackened as it hung in the chimney corner respond to the call to fight plain duty admits no hesitation. a hard interruption of their happy lives, the risk of passing from the warm company of men to the chill shades of death. … Continue reading POEM: “shield”
POEM: “last year’s revels”
Photo by Charles Parker on Pexels.com “last year’s revels” the toddler rolls from bed, a ballerina princess excited for the special day ahead, anticipates her long-awaited party. strawberry-topped chocolate cake with a grape soda chaser, she’s fueled for festivity: rainbowed streamers wave above a table piled with gifts, sunshine yellow ribbon seals each shining gold … Continue reading POEM: “last year’s revels”
POEM: “A Short Series of Haikus Falling Like Autumn Leaves through Fading Sun”
“A Short Series of Haikus Falling Like Autumn Leaves through Fading Sun” . Not the burning bush but a flaming tree ignited by God’s dying breath . Golden leaves outstretched to capture sunlight within this darkened tunnel . Trio of vultures survey sunken waters from their damned concrete perch . Deer peer from wooded shadows, … Continue reading POEM: “A Short Series of Haikus Falling Like Autumn Leaves through Fading Sun”
POEM: “Diana Prince for President”
Photo by Roy Reyna on Pexels.com "Diana Prince for President" No Blue No Matter Who but someone brave and true an Independent candidate her only mandate: to heal the world. . Instead of quick fixes, cures Instead of ignorance,truth Instead of violence, peace Instead of hatred, love . No need of accoutrements: lasso, bracelet, or … Continue reading POEM: “Diana Prince for President”
POEM: “Autumnal Love”
Photo of a brilliantly backlit autumn tree with golden orange leaves. “Autumnal Love”. evening songs tattoed across an autumn breeze . a golden sky's nutbrown breath leaves pepper the air . birds prepare to flee the coming freeze frost's first exhale boldens the winds . the burgundy and orange world crunches beneath our feet . … Continue reading POEM: “Autumnal Love”
POEM: “Original”
"Original" . I sip poetry with my tea, it seeps out like sun through a window, it leaks through my fingertips. I breathe in each page, I live in these words. . Can I claim my voice as my own when nothing comes of nothing? There is no sound in a vacuum. . Can my … Continue reading POEM: “Original”
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