Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·PinnedMember-onlyI Came to a Bridge While Out WalkingIn the midst and turmoil of daily life where do we cross to find ourself? A Bridge to Our Self Once Taken — a free verse poem I came across a bridge and lingered before crossing Stone and mosaic moss, it slept before me Paths worn and tired, it tempted…Poetry On Medium2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·PinnedMember-only12 Thoughts When Spooning at DawnHow to know if the choice was right, a review when cuddling after 40 years. The Disclaimer : I am not boasting the years I have accumulated, that is not my intent, I was fortunate and I recognize everyone has their own road to walk. …Advice On Love4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe PostStanding in No Man´s land, a charred post views our heroes. The post stood alone, brittle, bereft of kindness, a peering eye. Between the trenches it watched as man´s hubris sputtered by. Raging courage, to quell the fears, it saw men blindly race to the fore, Soon to be slaughtered…Remembrance Day2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Aug 1Member-onlyOnceThe love we shared, where has it gone? — Once pillowy, I leaned in, drifting welcomed and assured Now boned, jagged, jarring your shoulders bark brutal dismissal Once a watery welcome, an enchantment the precocious play of possibility Now cold, callous and crippling your eyes see me not Once a floating dream with tones echoing soothing, subtle, silences in…Poetry On Medium2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Jul 29Member-onlyFalsehood is the Whore of My DreamsThe truth will set me free, really? Then why the pain? You cut me though no blood pours forth You belittle me though shame is excused from me You tempt to free me though I cower at commitment Who are you within me? I rattle words and images chasing, stumbling down the…2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Jul 26Member-onlyThe Dignity of the Ukraine Humbles the Hubris of PutinOur screens remain inundated with shattered buildings, broken souls, and the desperate violence that humanity inflicts on itself. Across the globe the questions stumble through shattered walls and destroyed homes, through the blackened husks of burnt cars and the littered remains of love-filled dreams, why is this necessary? What hubris…Ukraine3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Jul 23Member-onlyWhere am I? Where Have I Gone?I looked in the mirror, but no image did I see — I stood on the doorstep and watched myself go What was the destination, an empty road, I did not know Glancing back I see the multitude of mistakes of who I came to be By running, escaping, I shed them, castrate them and set my soul free So much thoughtless…Poetry On Life2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Jul 19Member-onlyMy Eyes Float on a Sea of DesperationDo we see the madness of the world in which we swim? Where must we look when gun-toting angst and the acidic burn of judgement is our only view? What do we hope to glimpse when truth is as distracted and flighty as the wings of a startled bird? How can we…Poetry On Medium2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Jul 17Member-onlyWhat Innocence in a Baby Sleeps?Gazing upon a newborn comprehending their world is a gift unending Your roly-poly cheek glows with the joy of sunrise never may it be graced with tragedy’s tears strewn with your heart’s disappointment Your brow glances entranced and free like the wind ruffles and glides silently through a soaring eagle’s…Poetry On Medium1 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Jul 13Member-onlyShe Faded in a Weeping MistI saw her alone, my muse drifting, spurned by my fear — Time burns me it scorches my hope the blister of truth, it stings my searching eyes. Where has she gone? Why did she leave? Questions are shallow, meaningless tactics to avoid the depravity that rages Why spurn her, why cast away? Is fear so crippling? Will my mind addle and decay? Will shame…Poetry On Medium2 min read
