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What dreams belie?
Posted on December 12, 2022 2 Comments
Skyward I fly above deep waters and scorching deserts. and fantasy realms. And upon dreams I sigh – For the lost. the treasured. Such things as my dreams belie. What are these dreams of a soul so kind beyond all hope to find?
Wise Master
Posted on August 31, 2022 2 Comments
Through blistering desertand shifting sandsO’er mountains grandinto valleys lowI travailed I come unto you, wise masterto ask of your mindwhat pray thee am I to dowith this pain?Of this disappointment? With deep eyes andholy countenance, the mastersmiled upon the manin his futility and spoke: When a child is bornwhat of that pain?When a fire blazes […]
No Man is an Island
Posted on January 14, 2022 1 Comment
Perhaps it is a sign of the times in which we live, that people boast and toast that they love themselves the most. Smiling and posing in front of the mirror they stand alone, with proud demeanor. And what of this? I agree, it is true: “Before you can love others, you must love you.” […]
Superpower
Posted on October 31, 2021 2 Comments
My escape pod crashed, Into a world of abusers, Takers and users. But I see, some superheroes like me: Lovers and healers. Givers and feelers. People with arms opened wide, who don’t keep their hearts hidden inside. My fellow heroes with hearts on their sleeves: Don’t believe them when they say, “Your heart must be […]
Red Poppy
Posted on August 22, 2021 3 Comments
Forever embalmed in the corner of my mind is a red poppy flower, bending with the breeze. It was your favorite flower. I remember how happy you were when they were in your garden, and you would point them out to me often. But the poppies began to disappear year after year, until they weren’t […]
Companion
Posted on April 20, 2021 2 Comments
What is a companion? Is it a man, woman, or simply the one, or someone who always makes things fun? Or is it a person who’s feet touch the ground, who’s wisdom and insight joyously abound? Or the one who has a tender smile, a glance and grin that makes us stay awhile? For me, […]
Who?
Posted on April 6, 2021 Leave a Comment
Mere babe, so tender and unknowing. who were you? Before thoughts were taught, and curses and blows bound your heart in rigid fiber, Were you trusting? Before the door was empty, and disappointment stole the hopeful breath within, Were you innocent? Before the love was lost, and all your goodness was thrown and broken like […]
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