And we go to the darker side with Day Eight. Image by Peter Fischer from Pixabay Ferry Ride One coin for a passage laid against the tongue in the silence of mourning The rhythm of the dirge, an echo of the River Styx One coin for a passage A glint... Continue Reading →
#NationalPoetryMonth Day 7: Glass Bottles
And we come to the poem for Day Seven... Image by Mabel Amber, still incognito... from Pixabay Glass Bottles She places them on the window ledge, in a row against the red curtain faded by the sun hollow glass remnants of her past, and others she never knew a comfort A hint... Continue Reading →
#NationalPoetryMonth Day 6: In Bruges
And here we are on day six with another poem. Image by pixel2013 from Pixabay In Bruges A slice of time frozen in stone, along the canals Flemish spires reaching ever towards an open sky, a belfry tower standing guard Hear the echoes of eras past along the cobblestone lanes ... Continue Reading →
#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 →
#NationalPoetryMonth Day 4: Life
The poem for Day Four. Image by Pexels from Pixabay Life A sturdy bicycle, waiting Against the wrought-iron fence, the early morning abating A sturdy bicycle, waiting Over coffee and croissants, debating inconsequential offence A sturdy bicycle, waiting Against the wrought-iron fence © A. F. Stewart 2019 All Rights Reserved
