Another poem on this Day 18 of National Poetry Month. Respectable Behavior Perfect manners and a starched top hat, around the park in a promenade show; a charming smile and an exquisite cravat Appearances are all, mustn’t be a prat Hold the pose with a gentleman’s hello Perfect manners and a starched... Continue Reading →
#NationalPoetryMonth Day 17: Welcome Moon
For Day 17 of National Poetry Month, I celebrate the night... Welcome Moon The waltzing night brings jasmine a perfume caress to herald sighs, the breath of breeze amongst the trees that spreads to touch the stars Quiet footsteps linger between the grasses strewn Eyes that glitter to the sky, Oh, welcome... Continue Reading →
#NationalPoetryMonth Day 16: Infinity, Divinity, Virginity
My poem for Day 16 of National Poetry Month. Take it as you will... Infinity, Divinity, Virginity Roaring against the predictable pawing at fate’s forgone affinity and heaven’s call in starry reign, from infinity, divinity, virginity Damaged by that careless cut branded with an abiding stain From infinity, divinity, virginity and heaven’s... Continue Reading →
#NationalPoetryMonth Day 15: All I Own
Today on this Day 25 of National Poetry Month, Â a little social commentary... All I Own All I own fits in a box I have no jewels or argyle socks Some faded photos, the clothes on my back Yellowing letters tied with a ribbon Mementos and memories that fit in a box ... Continue Reading →
#NationalPoetryMonth Day 14: Getting There
On this Day 14 of National Poetry Month we set out a travelling... Getting There Tread apace across worlds, stars as your guide There and back again, chant the wanderers creed to speed a nimble journey Adventure awaits, for the bold The road to the horizon beckons, calls to your nomadic heart with... Continue Reading →
