It came but in a whisper like a gentle moonlight swim It left behind epiphany a spring-tide seen within Outside a stranger world berates with anger in its veins Inside a softer world creates and cherishes the same A lived-in warmth of feelings leaves strength with those who share The summer's sense of malcontent replaced … Continue reading In a whisper
Tag: writing
No matter where the sunset falls
Whenever fools may run amok A thought-provoking tune Comes to mind under the sun That blends into the moon What matters if not love my dear Enigmatically we seek Can there be doubt that enmity Creates a challenge to beseech Through all the years I live this earth And rustle and resile Me – myself … Continue reading No matter where the sunset falls
Haiku poetry XI
Waterfall - Cascading From the mountain in my mind
Waterfall
A waterfall is falling from the mountain in my mind It is glowing it is glistening sharing with a kind Of miracle that’s mending a life with fearless cheer Led by the richest – by the poorest both afar and near Near to what I wonder – where does the water … Continue reading Waterfall
the funnel in the cosmo
Well, I've come out from under the shade of the tree. Now for Christmas, and my shopping basket is empty. Where to find those presents of value with a tad of gimmickry attached that friends and family will enjoy? Perhaps a book of poetry would do the trick, like Prism - an anthology - hmmm, now … Continue reading the funnel in the cosmo
Cosmofunnel III – somewhat wobbly
Well hello again, Been a little busy of late, what, with one thing and another, so haven't had much spare time to visit my neglected blog. Cosmofunnel have seen me knock on their door occasionally, however, and some of the poems that follow are the result of that investment. Check them out, then sign up … Continue reading Cosmofunnel III – somewhat wobbly
The Cotton Dress
He slunked down to the ground He saw a shadow, not his own “Where have you been?” She asked him with surprise. “I’ve been here getting shade From the baking morning sun.” The park was empty But for their huon cries. “You left me,” she said, scolding him. “You wanted time alone. Besides, … Continue reading The Cotton Dress
Times they are a changin’
Well, well, well. I was going to make this blog about emerging authors and how to make the most of your opportunities as a writer but I've erred in my mission. I posted a couple of poems of late and you guys seem to have enjoyed reading them so I thought, why not? Why not … Continue reading Times they are a changin’
Eumundi
I felt relieved I was no longer On the freeway. Happy, too, that I’d left Traffic lights behind. In two hours I’d gone from a gold coast To adventure. The sunshine was my GPS – I’d peeled away life’s rind. ‘We love our kids, we love our town, please slow down’ Read the sign. … Continue reading Eumundi
I built a home
in honour of those who have... I achieved where many others failed – I’m satisfied though many others aren’t. My path told me to walk the path I could And led me away from the path I can’t. And sacrifice instructed me to stay As loss, oh loss, would lead me to succeed. Certainty would … Continue reading I built a home