How could it be that talent lost to us in moments of such thoughtlessness beseeched How could it be that we, as humankind naysayers all – yet all of nascent kind Turn one’s head until the dark cloud passes in brightest sky alone is when we shine Forget one’s stance against ignominy and bile and […]
Month: February 2021
it had been a cold and lonely winter
It had been a cold and lonely winter yet the sunlight followed her like a spotlight – and her face spread joy like an infant child Racing between thoughts of yesteryear and the here and now – she pondered over the love she knew (once – and long ago) And the happiness that traced her […]
sipping ouzo at sunset
Lazily staring Into the sun He sits and he sits Sipping ouzo at dawn Under the shade Of a tree bearing gifts On the hill near the house Where his Grandpa was born He wants for nothing but time Spent on the hill Remembering love-songs Sung to his wife Now he picks olives Strumming her […]
as blonde as a golden summer
We make decisions every day That impact people’s lives – Yet how liable are we For the outcome Get the camera; someone shouts From too close for safety’s sake Hold the children – run, run, run And shy away from danger He fell to ground – she looked behind And saw him die (but in […]