Tag Archives: poetry

Musings on Following Sheep

Dreams of writing something dark and Deep slip out of consciousness when All that comes to mind are sheep. The visit to the farm, Sheep paintings on the wall. Sheep everywhere. Sheep, sheep, sheep. Ah, but we do a disservice … Continue reading

Posted in poetry | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Begging Vachel Lindsay’s Pardon

Begging Vachel Lindsay’s Pardon It’s not my fault, Vachel Lindsay. I only came to read your words And find inspiration. I tried to find you in my house But all the books in boxes Are hidden from my eyes Waiting … Continue reading

Posted in Personality, poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Musings on Pepper Grinding

My Pepper Grinder is a piece of work. I twist and I twist and I twist. My hand grows weary and cramps For a few sprinkles of black gold. So I resort to salt. Salt in large mouth jars Where … Continue reading

Posted in Food, poetry | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

An Apology to the Bees

An apology to the Bees for whom I planted the wild flowers, The barrage of colors intended to seduce you into the yard, Lure you with scents and promises of more, A pollenic paradise beyond the floral gate. Tomatoes and … Continue reading

Posted in Freedom, poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Musings on a Wooden Breakfast

No food in the house today. I stare at the wooden furniture Biscuit sitting on the desk. It doesn’t look all that inviting But it looks better all the time. Don’t worry. I won’t eat it. It’s not that big … Continue reading

Posted in poetry | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Musings in the Sauna

He lies there naked, sprawled as if just hit by a bus. Sweaty, slick and shiny. Unmoving. I see his chest move. No need to call the medic. His head nods. Perhaps he has acknowledged My entry into his world. … Continue reading

Posted in poetry | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Virtues of Digging into the Unknown

Like a curious child who must ask his mother To let him go into the world, you must give Yourself permission to go into the dark. Do not waver, do not wait for Your eyes will acclimate to the dark. … Continue reading

Posted in Freedom, poetry | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Musings on Sand Bathing

Twenty Little Sparrows Bathing in the Sand No one to call them home No one marking time They flutter and rest Flutter and rest until I approach and disturb the sunless Bathing with a schedule and a purpose They cannot … Continue reading

Posted in poetry | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Musings on Crumbs

Crumbs on the table. I see them there but do not care. A little dirt is no deterrent, Creates no desire to turn away. The world’s too clean by far. Antiseptic and bare Are not the ways of Nature. Man-made … Continue reading

Posted in Freedom, poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Musings in the Dark

There is a certain comfort in walking Purposely into the darkness. You can’t see anything in there But it can’t see you either. You can see out. Those left Behind cannot see in. In the darkness fireflies play, Flashing in … Continue reading

Posted in poetry | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments