Not sure where recess of mind this poem came from today, but it's part chant, part free verse from the prompt, Last Refrain. Enjoy. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Last Refrain Warm sunlight fading past the windowat the end of dayhaunting notes of yesteryear playingon the violinA last refrain of memories Morning dawn streaming in... Continue Reading →
National Poetry Month Day 24: Syncopated
Today I had a musical prompt (so apologies to musicians if I totally screwed up the meaning). Image by Gerhard Bögner from Pixabay Syncopated Shorten the beatDisruption in the strong rhythmShorten the beatSpeed up the pace, and slow it downSwing the tempo around and roundLet the quiet notes have their dayShorten the beat
#NationalPoetryMonth Day 5: Lilac Cadillac
Welcome to Day Five of my National Poetry Month participation. Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay Lilac Cadillac Violet light reflecting on the chrome The flashy neon lighting up the night Strains of jazz and a little R&B From would-be stars eager to play Laughter and beer, and cigarette smoke A packed house, a... Continue Reading →
National Poetry Month: Poison
Poison Predicating grievances Oscillating resentment Indulging antagonism Stratagem execution Obliterate obstacles Nullify the problem © A. F. Stewart 2017 All Rights Reserved
National Poetry Month: Soul’s Revelry
Soul’s Revelry Past the knoll, music soothes a yearning soul Bring your mirth, and wine to sup Raise your cup and fill your bowl Glimpse the Fae, come to dance the gloaming grey Join the step, be swept along Heed the song, do come and play Dawn will toll, remember not, time they stole Their... Continue Reading →